Lot 276
  • 276

Emerald, onyx and diamond bangle, 'Panthère', Cartier

Estimate
200,000 - 400,000 CHF
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Description

  • Emeralds, onyx, diamonds, gold
Designed as two panthers pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds highlighted with polished onyx, the eyes embellished with pear-shaped emeralds, supporting a brilliant-cut diamond of black tint, signed Cartier, numbered, French assay and maker's marks.

Condition

Please note that the diamond of black tint has not been tested for natural colour. Signed Cartier, numbered 602730, French maker's mark. French assay marks and stamped 750 for 18 carat gold, mounted in yellow gold. Diamond of black tint measuring approximately 13.19 x 13.15 x 8.77mm, calculated to weigh approximately 10.50 carats, with minor abrasions. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 18.00 - 20.00 carats, on average F-H colour, VS clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Signs of wear to the metal, evidence of tarnish. In good condition. Clasp secure. Gross weight approximately 83 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."

Catalogue Note

"Silently stalking its way through Cartier iconography for one hundred years, the panther is the proud leader of the pack of precious animals that make up the famous Cartier menagerie. No other creature has achieved such iconic status at Cartier, or indeed in the entire lexicon of twentieth-century jewellery design. No other jewel is quite so indissolubly and emotively connected to the great twentieth-century women of style, to ideals of twentieth-century femininity, to the admirable Cartier legend".

Vivienne Becker, in Cartier Panthère, Paris, 2014, pg. 68.