Group of Jewellery, Van Cleef & Arpels

The textured gold brooch modelled as a lion, embellished by brilliant-cut diamonds, accented by emerald-set eyes and enamel-set nose, mounted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold; and pair of broochs designed as feathers, set with circular-cut rubies and diamonds, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold; signed and numbered B5698, 69991 and B69054 respectively.(3)

Colour and Clarity: The emerald eyes of the lion brooch are about medium light green and moderately included. The nose on has some chipping and a small spot of enamel loss. The diamonds are about G-H colours, VS clarity. The rubies on the feather brooch is of intense to deep purplish red colour. Under 10x loupe, there are some chips and dark inclusions, not noticeable to the naked eyes. The diamonds on the other feather brooch are about G-H colours, VS clarity. Condition: Some light scratching due to wear on the brooches. Otherwise, in very 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.