Lot 188
- 188
18 Karat Gold Necklace, France, circa 1870
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- gold
Of foliate design with articulated leaves which graduate in size, each leaf suspended from gold beads or coils, gross weight approximately 31 dwts, length 16 inches, with French assay and partial maker's marks. With signed and fitted presentation box signed Boucheron.
Condition
In good condition with light scratching and minor denting commensurate with age; evidence of tarnish on some of the articulated leaves which can be seen in the printed catalogue illustration. Lightweight and flexible, making it comfortable to wear.
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
A similarly styled necklace and presentation box are a part of the Hull Grundy gift to the British Museum, illustrated in The Art of the Jeweler, Hugh Tait, ed., Plate 982.
Necklaces of similar design by Eugène Fontenay are illustrated in French Jewelry of the Nineteenth Century, Henri Vever, page 639.
Acquired by the Louvre in 1861, the famed archaeological collection of Giampietro Campana provided inspiration to countless jewelers in the late 19th century, including the Parisian jeweler Eugène Fontenay. By the 1870s, Fontenay had become celebrated for his intricate gold necklaces, particularly with leaf motifs similar to the above offered lot. During this time, Fontenay created many pieces for Boucheron to be sold in their boutique in the Palais Royal.
Necklaces of similar design by Eugène Fontenay are illustrated in French Jewelry of the Nineteenth Century, Henri Vever, page 639.
Acquired by the Louvre in 1861, the famed archaeological collection of Giampietro Campana provided inspiration to countless jewelers in the late 19th century, including the Parisian jeweler Eugène Fontenay. By the 1870s, Fontenay had become celebrated for his intricate gold necklaces, particularly with leaf motifs similar to the above offered lot. During this time, Fontenay created many pieces for Boucheron to be sold in their boutique in the Palais Royal.