Lot 993
- 993
Sapphire and diamond brooch, 'Morning Glory', Michele della Valle
Estimate
8,500 - 12,500 CHF
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Description
- Michele della Valle
- Sapphires, diamonds, gold
Of floral and foliate design, the leaves pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the flowers set with circular-cut sapphires, the pistils embellished with brilliant-cut diamonds of yellow tint, signed Michele della Valle, numbered, Italian assay and maker's marks, case stamped Michele della Valle.
Literature
Cf.: Michele della Valle, Michele della Valle, Jewels and Myths, Woodbridge, 2014, pgs. 294-295 for an illustration of a brooch of similar design.
Condition
Please note that the diamonds of yellow tint have not been tested for natural colour.
Signed Michele della Valle, numbered 160758, Italian maker's mark. Italian assay mark for 18 carat gold. Sapphires stated to weigh a total of approximately 12.50 - 13.50 carats, well matched in colour, blue of medium strong saturation, with small abrasions and nicks. Diamonds of yellow tint well matched in colour. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 10.00 - 12.00 carats, on average F-H colour, VS-SI clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Signs of wear to the metal consistent with use. In very good condition. Gross weight approximately 64 grams. Case stamped Michele della Valle.
"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.
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.
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."