Lot 443
  • 443

Gold, Colored Stone and Diamond Necklace, Carlo and Arthur Giuliano

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description

  • gold, colored stone, diamond
The openwork gold design composed of scrollwork flourishes, set with variously-cut colored stones including tourmaline, aquamarine, peridot and spessartite garnet, accented by old mine-cut diamonds weighing approximately .70 carat, length 15 inches, signed C & AG; 1895-1914.

Provenance

Sotheby's New York, Castellani & Giuliano: The Judith H. Siegel Collection, December 6, 2006, lot 114.

Condition

In good condition, with slight abrasions to the gold. Colored stones are bright and lively and are for the most part eye-clean. Diamonds are approximately H-J color and VS-SI clarity. With maker's mark the reverse of both shoulders of the center swag.
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.