Featuring a faience bust of the Egyptian goddess Isis, her right hand covering her left breast, the left arm truncated at the wrist and covered with rose-cut diamonds; the bust resting on a platinum and rose-cut diamond base atop a trapezoidal coral plaque, bracketed at both ends with rectangular box-shaped coral and pearls, the pin stem numbered S.L 7201; circa 1923.

In fair to good condition, commensurate with the age of the piece as a whole. According to our Antiquities department, the faience fragment of Isis can be dated as being from the Ptolemaic period; approximately 305-30 BC. The faience is a medium light, opaque slightly bluish green with some slight discoloration present at the spots where the carving is in high relief. There is a fracture in the faience at the right shoulder, which may have been repaired. The coral is medium orangy red, the coral block at the clutch has a small fracture only visible under magnification. The 42 small rose-cut diamonds are near colorless and decorative in quality. The two pearls are creamy white, with good luster and soft rose overtones, they have not been tested for natural origin. The SL before the numbering on the pinstem stands for "sold in London". Dimensions approximately 3 3/8 inches by 5/8 inches.
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.

This pin is strikingly similar to the one in a Cartier London illustration titled ''The 'Tutankhamen' Influence in Modern Jewellery," featured in the Illustrated London News, January 26, 1924. This illustration is reproduced and discussed in Cartier 1900-1939 by Judy Rudoe, pages 136-137. Similarly, the pin stem is numbered S.L, as are lots 407 and 410; these letters typically appear on pieces by Cartier which were sold in London.

Potential bidders who intend to export this lot are advised that certain permits are required for export. If you are interested in this lot, please contact the Jewelry Department before bidding.

Please note that the pearls have not been tested for natural origin.