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Gem-set and yellow gold necklace, 'Naturalia', Bulgari, 1990s
Estimate
24,000 - 32,000 CHF
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Description
- Bulgari
- signed Bulgari, case by Bulgari.
- length approximately 420mm,
Designed as a wide band of three gold chains set at intervals with gold beads, the front supporting a graduated fringe of stylised fish, their heads pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, their bodies carved in amethyst, peridot and pink tourmaline,
Literature
Cf: Bulgari, Daniela Mascetti and Amanda Triossi, Leonardo, 1996, pages 102-104, for further examples of jewels within the Naturalia collection .
Condition
Stamped 750 for gold and signed Bulgari. Stones with typical crystal inclusions, some surface reaching and minor abrasions due to wear (but not noticeable when worn). Gemstones well matched in colour and colourfull. Gold with signs of normal wear, scratches consistent with use, 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. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
In Geneva on 20th November 1991, Sotheby's offered fourteen jewels especially created by Bulgari to be sold at auction for the benefit of WWF International. Paolo Bulgari, in the introduction to the catalogue said, " Finally, I have found the inspiration in Nature. The results is a line of Jewellery called Naturalia, which seeks to represent a tribute to Natures' beauty an♊d richness with a metaphorical representation of natural objects."