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Mother-of-pearl, turquoise and diamond brooch and a cultured pearl and diamond ring, Sterlé, 1960s
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 CHF
bidding is closed
Description
- Sterlé
The brooch designed as a bird, the head set with a cabochon turquoise, the beak and eyes set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the body composed of mother-of-pearl, the tail and wings of worked gold highlighted with brilliant-cut diamonds, signed Sterlé, numbered, French assay and maker's marks, two small diamonds deficient; the ring set with a baroque shaped cultured pearl within a worked two tone gold mount set with brilliant-cut diamonds, size 44, signed Sterlé, French assay mark.
Literature
Cf.: Viviane Jutheau, Sterlé Joaillier, Paris, 1990, for an illustration of a brooch of similar design.
Condition
Brooch signed Sterlé Paris, numbered 7.956. French maker's marks for Sterlé et Cie. French assay marks and stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Turquoise with minor nicks and matrix inclusions. Mother-of-pearl in good condition. Diamonds bright and lively, two small diamonds deficient. Collapsible safety catch.
Ring signed Sterlé Paris, dated 1990. French assay mark for gold. Cultured-pearl of white body colour, good skin and lustre. Diamonds bright and lively. Signs of normal wear to the metal consistent with use. In very good condition. Total gross weight approximately 46 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."