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DEMI-PARURE, 'DAWN OF ART', ILIAS LALAOUNIS, CIRCA 1970
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
comprising: a necklace of hinged design, modelled as a pair of stylised bison's horns, inner circumference approximately 345mm, maker's mark, numbered, gross weight approximately 207 grams; and a pair of ear clips of similar design, clip fittings, unsigned, numbered, gross weight approximately 27 grams, case stamped Ilias Lalaounis.
Condition
Necklace stamped 750 for 18 carat gold, maker's mark for Lalaounis, stamped Greece, numbered A21. Ear clips unsigned, clip fittings stamped 750 for 18 carat gold, numbered M83. Weight of necklace approximately 207 grams, combined weight of ear clips approximately 27 grams. Hinge of necklace in good working order. Clip fittings of ear clips in good working order, closing with good tension. Light scratches to metal surfaces consistent with occasional wear, some very small dents to areas of surfaces. In good condition. Ear clips each measuring approximately 54 x 35mm. Fitted case stamped Ilias Lalaounis.
"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
The sinuous design of the present demi-parure is inspired by the use of animal horns in Neolithic jewellery. As part of the 'Dawn of Art' collection, they were unveiled at an international jewellery exhibition in Athens in 1971.
Cf.: Ilias Lalaounis, Metamorphoses, Ilias Lalaounis, 1984, pg. 30, 31, for an identical necklace and pair of ear clips.
Cf.: Ilias Lalaounis, Metamorphoses, Ilias Lalaounis, 1984, pg. 30, 31, for an identical necklace and pair of ear clips.