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Opal, sapphire, ruby and diamond pendent necklace, 'Elephant', René Boivin, 1939
Estimate
33,000 - 38,000 GBP
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Description
- René Boivin
- Gold, silver opale, diamonds, sapphires and rubies
Depicting an elephant, decorated to the front with cabochon opals, sapphires and circular-cut rubies, marquise-shaped, baguette and circular-cut diamonds, to a fancy link chain, length approximately 790mm, French assay and maker's marks.
Literature
Cf: Françoise Cailles, René Boivin Joaillier, Les Éditions de l'Amateur, Paris, 1994, page 305 and 306 for illustrations of this pendant and page 356 for illustrations of similar pendants and Cf: Suzanne Tennenbaum and Janet Zapata, The Jeweled Menagerie, London, 2001, page 190, for illustrations and drawings of a similar pendant.
Condition
Elephant stamped with French assay marks for 18 carat gold to rear suspension loop. Total weight of elephant approximately 110 grams. Chain stamped with French assay marks for 18 carat gold to end link. Total weight of chain approximately 65 grams. Minor abrasions consistent with wear. Larger opal with blue green colour, minor abrasions with some crazing near base of opal. Smaller opal with blue green colour, minor abrasions to one side of opal. Sapphires dark blue. Diamonds bright and lively with mixed colours and clarities, total weight estimated approximately 7.00-9.00 carats.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by a certificate from Françoise Cailles.