Lot 405
- 405
18 Karat Gold, Colored Stone and Diamond Clip-Brooch, Sterlé, Paris
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Sterlé
- gold, colored stone, diamond
Of floral design with a textured gold stem, the center and petals set with round colored stones including peridots, citrines, amethysts, colorless beryl and aquamarines, accented by round and single-cut diamonds wighing approximately 1.25 carats, signed Sterlé, Paris, numbered 1267, with French assay mark.
Condition
In very good general condition. Chips to two citrines, but not readily apparent. Set with tourmalines in varying shades of bluish green; medium brownish-green peridots; light blue aquamarines; citrines in varying intensities of yellow, orange and reddish orange; colorless beryl; and light brownish pink tourmalines. The colored stones are eye-clean to lightly included. Diamond are approximately G-H color, VS clarity. Approximately 39 dwts. Signed on the pinstem. Please note that the stones described as colorless sapphires in the printed catalogue are colorless beryl. Accompanied by GIA report no. 5172384332 stating that the near colorless stones are natural beryl.
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.
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by GIA report no. 5172384332 stating that the near colorless stones are natural beryl.
A drawing of this brooch is illustrated in Sterlé: Joallier Paris, by Viviane Jutheau, page 248, figure A. 1267 8852 II.