CORAL AND DIAMOND BROOCH, CARTIER, LATE 1930S

Of leaf design, accented with circular-cut diamonds surmounting a carved coral base of cornucopia design, signed Cartier, French import assay mark for 18 carat gold (750°/00) and platinum (950°/00), gross weight approximately 28.92 grams.

Please note that the present lot contains coral japonicum, an endangered species, contrary to what was stated in the printed catalogue. Please note that Sotheby's is not able to assist buyers with the shipment of any lots containing restricted materials into the US. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or a sale's cancellation. Veuillez noter que ce lot contient du corail japonicum, une espèce protégée, contrairement à ce qui a été indiqué dans le catalogue imprimé. Veuillez noter que Sotheby's n'est pas en mesure d'assister les acheteurs avec le transport de lots contenant des espèces protégées vers les Etats-Unis. L'impossibilité par l'acheteur d'exporter ou d'importer ces lots ne justifie pas un retard de paiement ou l'annulation de la vente. Please note that Sotheby's is not able to assist buyers with the shipment of any lots containing restricted materials into the US. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or a sale's cancellation. Veuillez noter que Sotheby's n'est pas en mesure d'assister les acheteurs avec le transport de lots contenant des espèces protégées vers les Etats-Unis. L'impossibilité par l'acheteur d'exporter ou d'importer ces lots ne justifie pas un retard de paiement ou l'annulation de la vente. Signed Cartier, French import assay mark for 18 carat gold (750°/00) and platinum (950°/00). Diamonds bright and lively, estimated to weigh a total of approximately 1.00 - 1.20 carats, as gaguged in the mount. Brooch measuring approximately 45 x 40 x 24mm. Overall in very good condition. Gross weight approximately 28.92 grams.
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