Lot 201
- 201
18 Karat Gold, Colored Stone and Diamond Necklace, Marchak, Paris
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Marchak
- gold, colored stone, diamond
Composed of ribbed circular links joined by small spirals of gold rope, decorated with round rubies, sapphires, emeralds and diamonds, length 15½ inches, signed Marchak, numbered 43.502, with French assay marks; circa 1950.
Condition
In good condition. The necklace shows discoloration at the links and scratching commensurate with wear including some small denting on one link. Including French workshop mark of CF, the letters bisected by an indeterminable object. The clasp is one of the links which hinges to open. The rubies are a medium to medium-deep very slightly purplish red, are eye-clean to slightly included and present one instance of a chip to the facet junction. The sapphires are a medium-deep blue, ranging from eye-clean to slightly included, displaying some instances of wear to the facet junctions and a surface reaching inclusion. The emeralds are a medium, very slightly bluish green, ranging from moderately to heavily included with small chips to the girdles and surface reaching inclusions on several stones. The diamonds are approximately F-G color, VS clarity.
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.