Lot 277
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Gold, Enamel and Pearl Stylized Leaf Longchain Necklace, René Lalique, Circa 1900
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- René Lalique
Composed of green enamel rod links interspersed with four oval links decorated with stylized green enamel leaves accented on either side with half-pearls, length 35½ inches, signed Lalique.
Provenance
Fine Art Nouveau and Symbolist Jewellery: The Ritman Collection, Sotheby's Geneva, November 16, 1995, GE0182, lot 87.
Condition
Piece has partial French assay marks (obscured) and is signed Lalique on the pearl link closest to clasp. Pearls slightly button shaped of silvery bodycolor with slight greenish and rose overtones, heavily wrinkledskin, good luster. Minor losses to enamel are not easy to detect. 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.