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SHELL CAMEO, EMERALD AND DIAMOND PENDANT/BROOCH, 1860S
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
Set with a shell cameo depicting the Archangel Michael triumphing over Lucifer, to a mount and pendant fitting of knifewire construction set with cushion-shaped diamonds and step-cut emeralds.
Condition
Carving overall in good condition, with a small break to the end of the sword and slight wear to the archangel's nose. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 0.90 - 1.10 carats. Emeralds light green, some with chips to facet edges. Detachable pendant fitting. Collapsible brooch fitting glue upright. Overall dimensions approximately 91 x 80mm. Gross weight approximately 43.3 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."
Catalogue Note
The source image of this carved cameo is The Archangel Michael defeating Satan, by Guido Reni, 1635, in the collection of Santa Maria della Concezione de Cappuccini in Rome.