Lot 154
- 154
Platinum, Carved Colored Stone and Diamond Bracelet
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- platinum, diamond, colored stone
The three panels of foliate design centered by fluted emeralds, further set with carved ruby and sapphire leaves, accented by numerous baguette, old European and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 14.80 carats, length 7½ inches; circa 1930.
Condition
In good condition overall. The carved emeralds are medium slightly bluish green, moderately included and ranging from semi-transparent to translucent. The carved rubies are medium-deep slightly pinkish red, moderately included and transparent to semi-transparent. The carved sapphires are medium violetish blue and lightly included, transparent to semi-transparent. The diamonds are approximately H-J color, predominantly VVS-VS clarity. Fitted with a safety closure and safety catch. Although unsigned, a design for the bracelets mirror image has been found in the archives of Oscar Heyman.
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
Although unsigned, bracelets of similar design have been found in the archives at Oscar Heyman & Brothers.
The tutti frutti style, incorporating carved colored stones into geometric diamond-set mountings, was made famous by Cartier in the 1920s. Other esteemed French houses—Mauboussin and Van Cleef & Arpels included—followed suit, creating pieces that married the vibrancy and exoticism of the East with contemporary Western jewelry-making techniques. Fewer attempts at the style were made in America, with the brooch offered as lot 152 being the only known example by Tiffany & Co. The present bracelet is of similar rarity and importance.