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Diamond and seed pearl lapel watch, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1925
Estimate
20,000 - 29,000 CHF
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Description
- Van Cleef & Arpels
- Platinum, diamonds, seed pearl, glass
Of geometric design, set with French-, circular-, step-cut and baguette diamonds, suspending a watch composed of a square dial and Arabic numerals, the winder set with a seed pearl, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, French assay mark, mechanical movement by Audemars Piguet, numbered.
Literature
Cf: Evelyne Possémé (dir.), Van Cleef & Arpels: the Art of High Jewelry, Paris, 2012, pgs. 63, 66 and 67 for other examples of lapel watches.
Condition
Please note we do not guarantee watch movements. Mechanical movement not in running condition at time of cataloguing. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and therefore a service should be carried out in the near future at the buyer's expense.
Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered 27690. French assay mark for platinum. Movement is signed with a bi-metallic compensation balance, by Audemars Piguet, number 32692. Diamonds bright and lively, estimated to weigh a total of approximately 4.50 - 5.50 carats. Signs of wear to the metal consistent with age and light use. Silver dial with Arabic numerals and outer minute track filled with dark blue enamel. Please note that the summit of the minute hand is broken. Gross weight approximately 25 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."