Lot 380
- 380
Diamond and ruby 'phoenix' brooch, Schlumberger, France, 1953
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
Designed as the mythical phoenix bird rising from the ashes, the feathers radiating in a flame-like pattern, set in the center with an oval ruby of approximately 2.00 carats, pavé-set throughout with numerous round and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 9.50 carats, the eye accented with a small round yellow diamond, mounted in platinum and gold, signed Schlumberger, made in France.
Exhibited
Jean Schlumberger: 20 Years of Jewels & Object d'Art, WIldenstein Gallery, New York, Nov✨ember 1-11, 1961, no. 19.
Un Diamant dans la Ville, Jean Schlumberger: 1907-1987, Bijoux-Objects, Musée des Arts Decoratifs, Palais du Louvre, Paris, October 1🀅9, 1995-February 25, 1996, no. 95.
Literature
The Jewels of Jean Schlumberger, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., p. 141, no. 95.
Condition
Very good condition. The ruby is a deep, slightly purplish red and eye clean; fine rutile needles (i.e. "silk") can be seen under magnification. The diamonds are G-H-I color and predominantly VS clarity. With applied plaque on pinbridge signed Schlumberger. Also bearing French guarantee and export marks.
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.