Lot 401
- 401
Attractive gold, enamel and diamond bracelet-watch, Bulgari, 1970s
Estimate
195,000 - 385,000 CHF
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Description
- gold, diamonds, enamel
Designed as a serpent, the scales applied with blue matt and guilloché enamel and brilliant-cut diamonds, the eyes composed of pear-shaped diamonds, the mouth opening to reveal a circular dial applied with arrow indicators and Arabic numerals, stamped Bulgari, dial signed Jaeger-LeCoultre, mechanical movement.
Literature
Cf: Daniela Mascetti and Amanda Triossi, Bulgari, New York, 2007, pgs. 248-252, for serpent watches by Bulgari.
Cf: Amanda Triossi, Bulgari: 125 Years of Italian Magnificence, Rome, 2010, pgs. 205-219 for information ♛and exa♔mples of serpent watches by Bulgari.
Condition
Mechanical movement in running condition at time of cataloguing, please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee future working condition of watches. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and therefore a service should be carried out in the near future at the buyer's expense.
Signed BVLGARI. Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold, mounted in yellow gold. Enamel in good condition, one area of loss behind left eye but not disturbing. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 13.00 - 14.00 carats, on average G colour and VSI clarity, as gauged and graded in mounting. Dial in good condition. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 286 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."