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Coral, emerald, diamond and gold brooch, 'Ecureuil', and a gold demi-parure, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1960
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 CHF
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Description
- Van Cleef & Arpels
- Coral, diamond, emerald, gold
The brooch designed as a squirrel, the body composed of carved coral further highlighted with a single-cut diamond and a carved emerald, the tail in yellow gold, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, French assay marks; the gold demi-parure of fur pattern comprising a ring and a pair of ear clips, ring size 511/2, each signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, French assay and maker's marks, cases stamped Van Cleef & Arpels.
Literature
Cf.: Evelyne Possémé, Van Cleef & Arpels. The Art of High Jewelry, Paris, 2012, pg. 194 for an illustration of a similar squirrel clip dated circa 1965.
Condition
Potential bidders who intend to export this lot are advised that certain permits may be required for export. If you are interested in this lot, please contact the Jewellery Department before bidding.
Brooch signed VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, numbered 91643, French assay marks for 18 carat gold. Coral in good condition. Ring signed VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, numbered 91153, French assay mark and stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Each ear clip signed VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, numbered 94723, French maker's mark, French assay mark and stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Signs of normal wear to the metal consistent with use. In very good condition. Total gross weight approximately 71 grams. Cases stamped Van Cleef & Arpels Inc. 744 Fifth Avenue, New York, Palm Beach.
"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."