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Turquoise brooch, Vourakis, and a turquoise parure
Estimate
3,100 - 4,100 GBP
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Description
- Yellow gold and turquoise
Comprising: a brooch designed as a turtle, set with polished turquoises and pink sapphire eyes, signed Vourakis; two necklaces designed as serpents, similarly set with rose diamonds and pink sapphires, one applied with enamel, lengths approximately 390 and 420mm; and a bracelet, length approximately 170mm.
Condition
Brooch: Signed Vourakis. Turquoises of light blue/greenish, slight abrasions consistent with wear. Pink sapphires of dark pink, translucent, one significantly damaged with fracture. Secure clip. Scratches to metal consistent with wear. In good condition.
Snake bracelet/necklaces: All well articulated. Turquoises of mixed light blue to greenish/blue, slight abrasions consistent with wear. Pink sapphires of dark pink, transparent. Slight damage to the enamelled tongue on the one necklace applied with red enamel. Diamonds bright and lively. Secure clip. Scratches to metal consistent with wear. In good condition.
Snake necklaces:
"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."