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Gold and diamond necklace, 'Collerette Fraise', Van Cleef & Arpels, 1940s
Estimate
39,000 - 58,000 CHF
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Description
- Van Cleef & Arpels
- Gold and diamonds
Of gold linking highlighted with single-cut diamonds, suspending a tassel decorated with gold beads and set with circular- and single-cut diamonds, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, French assay marks, pouch stamped Van Cleef & Arpels.
Literature
Cf.: Evelyne Possémé, Van Cleef & Arpels, The Art of High Jewelry, Paris, 2012, pgs. 143-144 for illustrations of jewels of similar design.
Cf.: Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris Musées, 1992, pgs. 58 and 159 fo🌄r an illustration of a similar 🐭necklace dated 1946.
Condition
Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered 63.039. French assay marks for platinum and 18 carat gold. Diamonds bright and lively. Signs of wear and tarnish to the metal consistent with age and use. Clasp secure. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 200 grams. Pouch stamped Van Cleef & Arpels 22 place Vendôme Paris.
"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."