Lot 94
- 94
Two diamond tree brooches, mounted by Hemmerle, circa 1965
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description
The larger tree decorated with 18 round and fancy-shaped diamonds, several stones of yellow and brown hue, weighing a total of 16.24 carats, the branches and trunk pavé-set with 83 round brown diamonds weighing a total of 4.20 carats, the smaller tree decorated with 15 round and fancy-shaped diamonds weighing 9.23 carats, the trunk pavé-set with 91 small round gray diamonds weighing 2.15 carats, both mounted in 18 karat white gold, signed Hemmerle.
Condition
There are 5 small brown-colored diamonds missing from the larger brooch. Otherwise, both pieces are in good condition. The diamonds on the smaller brooch range from near colorless to faint shades of yellow, gray and green. The larger stones on the larger tree range from near colorless to pale yellow, gray, gray-green and pink. The diamonds are approximately VS-SI clarity overall. Signed Hemmerle on the reverse of each brooch.
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.
Catalogue Note
The branches of the present tree brooches were originally created by Hemmerle to accomodate a collection of colored diamonds; the current stones were not part of the original design.