拍品 2791
  • 2791

CARVED EMERALD, RUBY AND DIAMOND 'BIRD' BROOCH, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS NEW YORK, CIRCA 1964

估價
350,000 - 400,000 HKD
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描述

  • diamond, ruby, emearld,
Modelled as a whimsical bird perching on a branch, the body set with eight finely carved emeralds, highlighted by circular-cut rubies, the head and feathers decorated by brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 3.60 carats, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, signed and numbered 35063.


來源

Brooch illustrated in the following literature:
The Spirit of Beauty, Van Cleef & Arpels, Editions Xavier Barral; First Edition edition (February 28, 2010), p. 67

Condition

Colour and Clarity: In our opinoin, the carved emeralds are of medium light to medium green colour, slightly included to naked eyes. Upon 10x loupe, there are natural inclusions and surface abrasions, not noticeable to naked eyes. Rubies are medium dark purplish red colour, eye clean. Diamonds are about H to I colours, VS clarity. Signed VCA NY and numbered to the back. Condition: Vintage karat gold mount has signs of normal wear to the metal, otherwise in good condition. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that jadeite and rubies of Burmese origin and articles of jewellery containing jadeite or rubies of Burmese origin all less than 100 years old may not be imported into the US. The purchaser's inability to import any item into the U.S. or any other country as a result of these or other restrictions shall not justify cancellation or rescission of the sale or any delay in payment. Please check with the specialist department if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these import restrictions, or any other restrictions on importation or exportation.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.