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Sapphire and diamond demi-parure, Boucheron, circa 1945
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 CHF
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Description
- Boucheron
The necklace decorated to the centre with a bombé motif of stylised bow design, set with single-, circular- and brilliant-cut diamonds, within radiating lines tipped with circular-cut sapphires, on two chains of snake linking, length approximately 395mm, the central motif can be detached and worn as a pair of clips, each signed Boucheron Paris, necklace signed Boucheron Paris, French assay and maker's marks, together with a bracelet of matching design, concealing a watch, length approximately 155 or 160mm, signed Boucheron Paris, French assay and maker's marks, dial and case signed Boucheron, case numbered, cased.
Condition
Bracelet/watch numbered 4.576 at the back of the case. Sapphires bright and lively stones, well matched. Diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 3.20 carats in total, generally G-H colour, VS-SI clarity. Watch with mechanical movement in running condition at the time of cataloguing, but please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee future working condition of watches. Minor scratches to metal, some minor tarnish, signs of normal wear commensurate with the age of the piece, overall well preserved. 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."