Lot 260
- 260
18 Karat Gold, Platinum and Diamond Feather Brooch, Paul Flato, Circa 1940
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Paul Flato
- 18 karat gold, diamond, brooch
Designed as an articulated curling feather of polished gold, the stem set with round and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.15 carats, signed Flato.
Condition
Set with 72 round and single-cut diamonds approximately H-I color and VS clarity. The individual barbs of the feather are nicely articulated as is the center rachis (quill). 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.
Catalogue Note
Born and raised in Flatonia, a town named after his family, Paul Flato dreamed of a life and career beyond the hardscrabble of southeast Texas. The American Dream personified, Flato traveled eastward and at the age of 28, opening his first jewelry salon in New York. Within 10 years a salon bearing his name opened in Beverly Hills, the newly formed epicenter of popular culture, style and design. Flato's beautifully designed and deftly executed pieces, at times exhibiting whimsy and irreverence, gained favored status among Hollywood's elite as an accessory to the West Coast's embrace of fashion and optimism. Paul Flato reached what some call his zenith in the late 1930s when films were a form of escapism and fantasy for the masses. His designs could be seen on the big screen adorning many of Hollywood's legendary actresses including Joan Crawford, Great Garbo and Marlene Dietrich.