Lot 189
- 189
18 Karat Gold, Colored Stone and Enamel Pendant, Georges Fouquet, France, Circa 1910
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Georges Fouquet
- gold, topaz, turquoise, enamel
The triangle-shaped pendant centered by an oval-shaped turquoise cabochon, with nine step-cut topazes, within geometric surrounds applied with white enamel and surmounted by a smaller turquoise cabochon, signed G. Fouquet, numbered 2577.
Condition
In good condition overall with some minor scratching to the gold and surface cracks to the enamel. Evidence of solder to the connection points. The central oval-shaped turquoise cabochon is medium-light, slightly greenish blue with a small patch of yellow discoloration towards the top of the stone. Evidence of matrix in the center of the stone used to decorative effect; more apparent on the reverse. The 9 step-cut topazes range from a light slightly pinkish orange to purplish pink; three examples are chipped but not immediately apparent, otherwise eye-clean. The smaller turquoise cabochon is medium-light slightly bluish green with significant matrix used to decorative effect. Total gross weight approximately 17 dwts.
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.