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CITRINE, TOPAZ AND DIAMOND BROOCH, CARTIER, 1940S
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
Designed as two flowers, set with variously cut citrines and topazes and cushion-shaped diamonds, signed Cartier, numbered.
Condition
Signed Cartier London to clip fitting, base of one stem numbered 8257. Citrines and topazes pale yellow through to deep orange, all transparent, some with very minor inclusions visible under magnification, some with areas of light wear to facet edges. Diamonds bright and lively. Brooch fitting secure. Light scratches to stone and metal surfaces consistent with wear. Overall dimensions approximately 57 x 45mm, gross weight approximately 22.6 grams. In good condition.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Cf.: Nadine Coleno, Amazing Carter: Jewelry Design since 1937, Flammarion, Paris, 2009, pg. 121, for two comparable brooches by Cartier London, dated 1942 and 1943 respectively.