Lot 137
- 137
Diamond double-clip brooch, Cartier, circa 1930
Estimate
50,000 - 80,000 CHF
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Description
- signed Cartier London and numbered, case by Cartier Paris.
Designed as an openwork stylised butterfly within a geometric border set with circular-cut, baguette, marquise-shaped and step-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum,
Literature
For similar examples of double-clip brooches from the 1930s, please refer to Judy Rudoe, Cartier 1900-1939, British Museum, 1997, page 279.
Condition
Metal tests for platinum. Numbered 6943 to each clip. Estimated total diamond weight per clip approximately 7.00 - 7.50 carats, estimated colour G-J, estimated clarity VS-SI. Three sliding safety catches to reverse. Each clip detaches from frame and can be worn individually. Minor scratches to reverse of each clip consistent with age and wear. In good condition.
"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 and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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"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 and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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."