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Gold, Silver, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire and Colorless Sapphire Brooch and Bangle-Bracelet, Chanel, France
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Chanel
- gold, silver, sapphire, pink sapphire, colorless sapphire
Comprising a fan-shaped brooch and bangle-bracelet set throughout with numerous calibré-cut sapphires, pink sapphires and colorless sapphires, the brooch centering an additional round sapphire, bracelet internal circumference 7 inches, both pieces signed Chanel, both with French assay marks; circa 1930.
Condition
Both pieces in overall good condition. BROOCH: Some evidence of discoloration and tarnish to the gold and silver respectively, along with some wear, including a small dent noticeable under close inspection. The center sapphire is a deep slightly greenish blue and very slightly included. The medium to medium-deep blue sapphires are moderately to heavily included, with examples of surface-reaching inclusions, chips to the pavilions and minor wear to the facet junctions only visible under close inspection; one sapphire missing. The white sapphires are eye-clean and display no visible color with the exception of one which has a slight yellow hue. The pink sapphires are medium to medium-deep slightly purplish pink, slightly to moderately included. Displaying an assay mark indicating both silver and gold content. Diameter approximately 2 1/3 inches. BRACELET: Evidence of solder repair and wear throughout, commensurate with age. Several assay marks indicating silver and gold content, as well a partial French maker's mark. The sapphires range from medium-light to medium-deep slightly violetish blue and are moderately included. The white sapphires are eye-clean and display no visible color, heavily included with several significant chips to the tables, not readily apparent when worn. The pink sapphires are medium to medium-deep purplish pink, slightly to moderately included.
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.
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.