Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Cultured Pearl and Diamond Necklace

Lot closes

October 28, 02:50 PM GMT

Estimate

5,500 - 8,500 EUR

Starting Bid

3,500 EUR

Lot Details

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Description

Long necklace designed a row of emerald, ruby and sapphire tumbled beads alternating with cultured pearls, suspending a detachable emerald pendant decorated with rose-cut diamonds.

Length approximately 500mm
Partial French assay mark
18 karat gold
Gross weight approximately 85,87 grams

Please contact the department for the export of this property.

The present necklace was in Baroness Myriam Blanc in Sanseverino's collection. Born in an Italian aristocrat family She became a sculptor and later a photographer. Daughter of Italian Ambassador and Senator Baron Alberto Blanc, in 1932, She married Count Ottaviano Vimercati Sanseverino, whose family was associated with the ownership of Michelangelo's Pietà Rondanini. Beyond her aristocratic background, Countess Sanseverino developed an active artistic practice and maintained connections with avant-garde intellectual and artistic circles, including those at Monte Verità. Her estate and personal archives, comprising artworks, photographs, and documents from her creative and social life, have continued to attract collector's interest within the European art market.

Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers is not applicable to this lot.

The export of this property from Italy, whether to other European Union Member States or to non-EU countries, is subject to the issuance of specific documents and/or licenses by the competent Italian authorities. Such authorizations may be denied or may require longer processing times than expected. For detailed information regarding the procedures and timing for export, please contact the relevant sales department or our customer service at the following addresses: it.cx@sothebys.com.

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