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Gold and diamond parure, 'Alveare', Bulgari, 1989
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 CHF
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Description
- Bulgari
- Gold, diamonds
Comprising: a necklace of modular design composed of polished gold links, the front decorated at intervals with pavé-set brilliant-cut diamond links, length approximately 380mm; a bangle-bracelet, length approximately 150mm, expandable; and a ring, size 521/2, expandable; each signed Bulgari, dated 1989, French import marks, pouches stamped Bulgari.
Literature
Cf.: Daniela Mascetti and Amanda Triossi, Bulgari, New York, 2007, pgs. 153-161 and pgs. 161-163 for illustrations of Alveare jewels.
Condition
Each piece signed Bulgari, dated 1989. Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold, mounted in yellow gold, necklace with French import mark. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 9.00 - 10.00 carats, bright and lively. Signs of normal wear to the metal. In good condition. Total gross weight approximately 178 grams.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
"For Bulgari, the modulo (module) is an element of a well-defined shape, free of unnecessary ornamentation, which can be reproduced in series and combined to form a variety of homogeneous designs (...). The Alveare modular line of 1988 followed in the wake of the success of the Parentesi. Characteristically, the honeycomb modules can be assembled to create a variety of jewels ranging from necklaces to rings” (Daniela Mascetti and Amanda Triossi, cited below).