Lot 228
- 228
18 karat gold, moonstone, sapphire and diamond 'La Meduse' brooch, Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., France
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
The stylized jellyfish decorated with a domed cluster of round cabochon moonstones interspersed with small round diamonds, above curling tentacles of textured gold set with baguette sapphires and articulated tentacles of polished gold, signed Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger, France, French assay marks and maker's mark.
This is the fourth jellyfish brooch to be made.
This is the fourth jellyfish brooch to be made.
Condition
The moonstones are a pale violet-blue color with very nice adularescence. The diamonds are approximately G-H color and VS clarity, and the sapphires are medium blue and well matched. Beautifully executed and in good condition. Signed Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger France on the pin bridge.
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
An identical jellyfish brooch, from the collection of Mrs. Paul Mellon, appears on page 26 and on the back cover of The Jewels of Jean Schlumberger, translated from the French by Alexandra Bonfante-Warren, published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
See also the exhibition catalogue Un Diamant Dans La Ville, Jean Schlumberger 1907-1987: Bijoux-Objects, p. 26., Musée des Arts Décoratifs.
The first jellyfish brooch made by Tiffany & Co. appears in the exhibition Bejewelled by Tiffany: 1837-1987, Seoul Arts Center, Hangaram Art Museum, March 28-June 8, 2008 and Busan Museum of Korea, June 28-August 31, 2008.