Lot 1602
  • 1602

Cultured Pearl, Coloured Stone and Diamond 'Butterfly' Brooch, Buccellati

Estimate
50,000 - 80,000 HKD
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Description

  • Buccellati
  • ruby, sapphire, emerald, gold, diamond, cultured pearl
Modelled as a butterfly, the body set with two baroque cultured pearls, with wings set with circular-cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds, embellished by rose-cut diamonds and eyes set with button-shaped cultured pearls, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, signed.

Condition

Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the two cultured pearls set as the body are of baroque shape, white colour fair to good surface lustre, with slightly irregular surface, but not distracting the overall visual beauty. Rubies, sapphires and emeralds are of medium saturation, slightly included to naked eyes with surface abrasions upon loupe check. Rose-cut diamonds are tinted hue, SI clarity. Signed to the back. Condition: Signs of wear to the mount, overall in good condition. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that jadeite and rubies of Burmese origin and articles of jewellery containing jadeite or rubies of Burmese origin all less than 100 years old may not be imported into the US. The purchaser's inability to import any item into the U.S. or any other country as a result of these or other restrictions shall not justify cancellation or rescission of the sale or any delay in payment. Please check with the specialist department if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these import restrictions, or any other restrictions on importation or exportation.
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.