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Enamel, onyx, emerald, ruby and diamond evening bag, Cartier, circa 1929
Estimate
16,000 - 26,000 CHF
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Description
Depicting hunting scenes, the frame set with single-cut and baguette diamonds, and decorated with floral motifs set with carved rubies, emeralds and onyx, the thumbpiece collet-set with a carved ruby, measurements approximately 153 x 165 x 65mm, signed Cartier, numbered, French assay marks.
Literature
Cf.: Hans Nadelhoffer, Cartier, 2007, pg. 215 for an illustration of an evening bag of similar design.
Condition
Signed Cartier Paris, Londres, New York, numbered 70092. French assay marks for 18 carat gold. Inscribed Made in France. Emeralds and rubies well matched in colour, green and red of medium strong saturation, with scratches, abrasions, nicks and chips. Black enamel with scratches and areas of loss. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 5.00 - 6.00 carats, on average F-H colour, VS clarity, with small nicks and chips, as gauged and graded in the mount. Signs of normal wear to the metal consistent with use. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 275 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.
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.
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."