Lot 148
- 148
Renaissance-revival gold, enamel and hardstone cameo gem-set pendant-necklace, circa 1870
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
The pendant-brooch centering a sardonyx cameo carved with the profile of a woman in Renaissance costume, within a frame of foliate scrolls decorated at the sides with a pair of gold winged busts, anchored by a pearl of approximately 7.3 mm., supported on a necklace of openwork scroll and beadwork links, decorated throughout with green, white, black and pink enamel, seed pearls, French-cut rubies, emeralds and sapphires, and small rose-cut diamonds, length 18½ inches, French import marks, segment detaches at back to shorten, pendant may be worn separately as a brooch.
Condition
Colored stones of lively hues. Pearl has not been tested. Some losses to enamel. >French import marks on tongues of clasp and on brooch pin. Overall condition good.
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.
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.