Comprising: a brooch designed as a vase emitting a spray of flowers and set with cabochon emeralds, carved rubies and single-cut diamonds, French assay and maker's marks; and a brooch/watch, set with oval-cut rubies, emeralds and diamonds, signed J. F. Bautte & Co., numbered, hands and glass deficient.

French assay marks for 18 carat gold. Maker's mark. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 0.40-0.50 carat total, estimated H-I colour and VS2-SI1 clarity. Pins slightly bent but in good working order. Surface scratches consistent with wear. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 19g. Measuring approxaimtely 50 x 30mm. Watch/brooch. The emeralds are well matched for colour as are the rubies. The hands and glass are deficient. The case hinge is broken. Evidence of solder to the case where it has been repaired. Dial is chipped. Surface scratches to the metal consistent with wear. Watch/brooch in bad condition with deficiencies as mentioned above.
"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."

She studied briefly at the University of Moscow and then married David Adamoff, a brilliant jurist. Immediately after the birth of their son Jean (Ivan) in 1918 Thérèse was sent abroad with substantial means. Her father asked her to get her two sisters and her brother out of Soviet Union after she settled . She realized on the ship taking her to Constantinople (Istambul) that her husband was not on board. During the crossing, she was courted by Prince Irakli Vatchnadze and eventually married him after years of searching for her husband. Thérèse managed to get her youngest sister Irina out of the USSR but her sister Tania and her brother never left the USSR. She settled in Paris and became a successful fashion designer. Prince Irakli never managed to find work and lived of his wife’s earnings. Many men of that generation were supported by their wives who managed to have a career in the Western world. Notables among which King Faysal were among her clients. It is rumored that some of her jewels were his gifts.