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18 Karat Two-Color Gold and Colored Stone Necklace, Gianmaria Buccellati
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Gianmaria Buccellati
- gold, emerald, sapphire, ruby
Composed of textured gold links of winged form, suspending 17 carved sapphires, further accented by cabochon rubies and emeralds, length 16ΒΌ inches, signed Gianmaria Buccellati, Italy, numbered D2102; circa 1970.
Condition
In good condition overall, with some discoloration to the texturing of the gold in places. The sapphires are a medium slightly grayish blue color and are semi-opaque, the rubies are a deep brownish red hue and are translucent, and the emeralds are a medium green color, heavily included. Signed and with scratch number 26519 on the clasp. Italian assay and registry mark on clasp tongue. Very flexible, of nice heft and comfortable to wear.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.