Lot 363
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LAPIS LAZULI, HARDSTONE, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND BRACELET, ATTRIBUTED TO PALTSCHO, 1930S
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 GBP
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Description
Composed of panels applied with blue enamel and flowers in carved chalcedony between sections of fluted lapis lazuli and ring connectors, highlighted throughout with millegrain-set brilliant- and circular-cut diamonds, length approximately 185mm, unsigned.
Literature
Cf: C. Gere, "The Art of The Jeweller, A Catalogue of The Hull Grundy Gift to the British Museum", Vol. I, p. 190, no 1178 and Vol. II, p. 319, no. 1178 and color plate 63, for examples of carved hardstone jewellery by Paltscho. Cf: S. Tennenbaum and J Zapata, The Jeweled Garden, London, 2006, p. 83 for an illustration of a similar floral hardstone bracelet by Paltscho.
Condition
Unsigned. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 6.00 - 7.00 carats. Chalcedony flowers with some small losses to extremeties, enamel with some small cracks and chips to edges, but overall in good conditon. One leaf replaced. Width approximately 21mm. Links well-articulated, clasp closing securely. Gross weight approximately 81 grams.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Paltscho was founded by Ernst Paltscho (1858-1929) in 1899 in Vienna. The firm became particularly famous for the unrivalled quality and verisimilitude of their hardstone carvings in the 1930s, finding patronage among the Greek royal family, as well as Austro-Hungarian aristocracy. Paltscho's son Erwin joined the firm in 1918, and continued the business after his father's death.