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Gold and gem set brooch, 'Chat malicieux', and a gold, sapphire and diamond brooch, 'Bélier', Van Cleef & Arpels, 1960s
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 CHF
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Description
- Van Cleef & Arpels
- Gold, onyx, enamel, diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, ruby
One brooch of cat design, set with a cabochon onyx, a ruby, a cabochon emerald and single-cut diamonds, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, French assay and maker's marks; the other designed as a ram, the horns set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the eyes highlighted with circular-cut sapphires, the nose and hoofs applied with black enamel, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, French assay and maker's marks.
Condition
Cat brooch signed VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, numbered 97066, French maker's mark, French assay marks and stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Onyx with minor scratches and nicks. Ram brooch signed VAN CLEEF ARPELS, numbered B634, inscribed 63, French maker's mark, French assay marks and stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Black enamel with some scratches and chips. Signs of normal wear to the metal. In very good condition. Total gross weight approximately 36 grams.
"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."