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Gold and diamond parure, '1900', Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1950
Estimate
48,000 - 71,000 CHF
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Description
- Van Cleef & Arpels
- Diamonds, gold
Comprising: a necklace designed as a gold rope decorated with a detachable brooch of floral design set with circular- and single-cut diamonds, and a gold tassel, length approximately 370mm, a bracelet designed as a gold rope further highlighted with gold tassels set with single-cut diamonds and a clasp decorated with brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 190mm, and a pair of ear clips of floral design set with circular- and single-cut diamonds, detachable tassel on the brooch, each piece signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, French assay and maker's marks, pouches stamped Van Cleef & Arpels.
Literature
Cf.: Evelyne Possémé, Van Cleef & Arpels, The Art of High Jewelry, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, 2012, pg. 165 for an illustration of the '1900' set.
Cf.: Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris 🐻Musées, 1992, pg. 159 for an illustration of a similar bracelet named 'Cordes Ludo' aꦛnd dated 1949.
Condition
Each piece signed Van Cleef & Arpels, necklace numbered 64.160, bracelet numbered 64.121, brooch numbered 64.169, ear clips numbered 65132, French maker's marks for Pery (A.) et Cie, 7 boulevard Saint-Denis, 75003 Paris, French assay marks for 18 carat gold. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 7.00 - 8.00 carats, on average G-H colour, SI-I clarity, as gauged and graded in the mounting. Signs of normal wear to the metal. In very good condition. Total gross weight approximately 380 grams. Pouches stamped Van Cleef & Arpels.
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"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."