Lot 304
- 304
Seed pearl, opal and enamel brooch/necklace, Georges Fouquet, circa 1900
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Georges Fouquet
- seed Pearls, opal, enamel and gold
Of leaf and whiplash design, set with seed pearls and opal and applied with plique-à-jour enamel, suspending a pearl, to a fine link chain, signed G. Fouquet, French assay mark, case stamped Georges Fouquet.
Condition
French assay mark for 18 carat gold. Signed G. Fouquet. Pearls of baroque shape, grey body colour with rosé and green overtones, medium lustre, some blemishes to nacre. Opal with good play of fire. Enamel in good condition. Secure clasp. Chain length approximately 360mm. In good condition.
"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
Please note pearls have not been tested for natural origin.
Cf: Michael Koch 'The Belle Epoque of French Jewellery 1850-1910, Thomas Heneage & Co., 1990, pages 294-315 for examples of jeweller🌳y by Georges Fouquet.