拍品 175
- 175
A DIAMOND AND EMERALD-SET ENAMELLED NECKLACE, NORTH INDIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY |
估價
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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描述
- 22cm. height; 17.1cm diam. (jewelled section only)
comprising articulated openwork metal settings designed in a foliate manner, set with facet-cut, foil-backed diamonds, featuring carved emeralds in hexagonal mounts, with a tear-drop, en-suite pendant terminating with a hanging large uncarved emerald, enamelled on the reverse in red, green, blue and white with foliate details on each setting, with a metal-thread string, in box
來源
Maharaja Shri Pratap Singh of Idar (1845-1922), Gujarat.
Thence by descent, UK.
Thence by descent, UK.
Condition
In good condition overall, some slight discoloration to metal mounts, the hanging emerald possibly re-attached or later attached, the string for wearing slightly worn, does not quite fit into box (this was probably re-used), as viewed. This piece weighs 231.1 grams.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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 any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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 any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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."
拍品資料及來源
It is interesting to compare this example with a Baleora (necklace) attributed to Jaipur, mid-nineteenth century, illustrated in Krishnan and Kumar 2001, pp.302-3, inv. no.508.