Lot 93
- 93
Gold, colored stone and enamel brooch, American,1940s
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
Designed as a pair of hands enamelled in black, each wearing a diamond bracelet, surmounted by a stylized floral spray centering a carved moonstone blossom decorated with a cabochon emerald and small cabochon rubies, framed by a spray of gold rays studded with round diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires, mounted in gold and platinum.
Literature
American Jewelry: Glamour and Tradition, Penny Proddow and Debra Healy, p. 127, no. 101.
Condition
Numbered 9361 to reverse. Estimated colour of diamonds G-I, estimated clarity VS. Coloured stones well matched in colour and with good depth of colour, light to modrate inclusions. Two small sapphires and one small ruby with moderate chips. Moonstones exhibiting good adularescence. 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. 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.