Lot 228
- 228
Pair of 14 Karat Gold Earclips and Matching Brooch, Cartier, Circa 1960
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
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The sculpted earclips projecting three dimensional gold rays, gross weight approximately 19 dwts, signed Cartier; the brooch of similar design, gross weight approximately 19 dwts, signed Cartier.
Condition
In good condition. Slight discoloration to gold and some spikes are slightly bent. All three pieces signed Cartier. The brooch is indistinctly numbered 110C9(?)3 and 11465.
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
As October 4th marked the 55th anniversary of the launch of Sputnik 1, we recall the broad cultural influence of the Space Age. Although playful in nature, these ‘Sputnik’ creations by Cartier are one of many instances in which pop culture, art and design interpreted the tension caused by the launch of the Soviet satellite. Triggering the Space Race and playing a role in the greater Cold War, the impact of the Sputnik 1 launch can be seen in an expansive spectrum of cultural entities ranging from the premiere of The Jetsons in 1962 to works from artists such as Robert Rauschenberg from the same period. The Cartier ‘Sputnik’ designs illustrate the far-reaching influence of the Space Age, in addition to the more audacious jewelry designs which appeared in the 1960s.