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Citrine brooch, Chaumet, and a gem set and diamond brooch, 'Lion ébouriffé', Van Cleef & Arpels
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 CHF
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Description
- Van Cleef & Arpels
- gold, diamond, enamel, emerald, citrine
One brooch set with a step-cut citrine within a gold scroll frame, signed Chaumet, French assay and maker's marks; the other designed as a tousled gold lion, decorated with single-cut diamonds, black enamel and circular-cut emerald eyes, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, French assay and maker's marks.
Literature
Cf: Sara D. Coffin et al., Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels, New York, 2011, pg. 272 for a similar 'Lion ébouriffé'.
Condition
Citrine brooch: Signed Chaumet, French maker's mark. French assay marks for 18 carat gold. Citrine measuring approximately 19.15 x 15.30 x 11.17mm and calculated to weigh approximately 21.50 carats, clean to the naked eye. Sign of wear to the metal consistent with normal use. In good condition.
Lion brooch : Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered 13758 62, French maker's mark. French assay mark and stamped 750 for 18 carat gold, mounted in yellow gold. Enamel in good condition. Emeralds with some chips and abrasions visible under magnification. Diamonds bright and lively. Little signs of wear to the metal. Clasp secure. In good condition. Total gross weight approximately 37 grams.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."