Live Auction: 21 March 2023•14:00 CET
•Paris
Sotheby's is pleased to announce the next Paris Fine Jewels Live sale which will be held on the 21 March. We are currently open for consignment. Please contact our specialists to receive a free and confidential valuation.
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Magali Teisseire
Head of Department Jewellery
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Tifenn Bouric
Associate Specialist
Jewellery & Watches
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Pauline Duval
Junior Specialist
Jewellery & Watches
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Sale number
PF2310
Please note that the present lot contains mother of pearl. 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 de la nacre. 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 the present lot contains alligator, an endangered species. 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. Please be advised that straps made of material derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (ie. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these straps prior to shipping.
Please note that the present lot contains alligator, an endangered species. 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. Please be advised that straps made of material derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (ie. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these straps prior to shipping.
"Among the most inventive of the company's wood jewelry at present are the chessman brooches, which draw their inspiration from the ivory and neo-gemstone examples from the 1950s. Each knight on horseback is carved either from rosewood or cocobolo and then "dressed" with jewels in a similar manner as the earlier pieces. Each wears an exotic hat set with pearls or colored gemstones, and a floral-type embellishment over his left shoulder. In addition, a jewel is held in the left hand of each chessman and gemstones or pearls line the base. These figures are as sought after today as were they were in the 1950s. Each one is different and has its own personality. They are one-of-a-kind sculptures that also function as jewelry." Cf.: Seaman Schepps, A century of New York Jewelry design, The Vendome Press, 2004, pg. 196, for a illustration of similar brooches.
Please note that the present lot contains mother of pearl. 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 de la nacre. 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 the present lot contains mother of pearl. 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 de la nacre. 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.
Exhibitions
Fri, 10 Mar 23 • 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM CET
Sat, 11 Mar 23 • 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM CET
Sun, 12 Mar 23 • 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM CET
Mon, 13 Mar 23 • 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM CET
Tue, 14 Mar 23 • 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM CET
Wed, 15 Mar 23 • 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM CET