Lot 49
- 49
Collection of three gem-set and diamond brooches, Cartier, 1960s
Estimate
11,000 - 14,000 CHF
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Description
- Ruby
Each modelled as a turtle, the shell of twist rope and lace design respectively set with circular-cut rubies, sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds, the eyes with sapphires cut en cabochon, each signed Cartier, French assay and maker's marks, two are numbered.
Literature
Cf: The Art of Cartier, The World of French Jewelry Art, catal🥀ogue of the exhibition held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Mus𒅌eum, 1995, p. 290, nos. 304, 305, 316 and 320.
Cf: Nadine Coleno, Amazing Cartier, pages 50-51 for a variety of turtle🅘 brooches from Cartier.
Condition
Ruby of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US. This piece may contain ruby of Burmese origin and therefore may not be able to be imported into the US. Certification of non-Burmese origin will be required before import of rubies into the US. Please see our Important Notices and contact the jewellery department for further information.
Each turtle with French assay marks for gold and make's marks. The turtle set with rubies indistinctly signed Cartier, numbered 015860. The turtle set with sapphires signed Cartier Paris and numbered 017754. The turtle set with diamonds signed Cartier France, not numbered. Coloured stones well matched in colour. Diamonds bright and lively. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with age. 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."