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18 Karat Gold, Platinum and Diamond Necklace and Bracelet, Designed by George Headley, Los Angeles; the Necklace Retailed by Paul Flato, Circa 1941; the Bracelet Retailed by Laykin et Cie, Circa 1943
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
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Description
- 18 karat gold, platinum, diamond, necklace, bracelet
The flexible necklace designed as a graduated line of flowering vines accented by an off-set diamond bow, the leaves and bow set with old mine and old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately 30.10 carats, length 15½ inches; the bracelet of similar design set with old mine and old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately 14.15 carats, length 6 7/8 inches.
Exhibited
Diamond Divas 2008, Diamond Museum, Antwerp, April 11 - June 8, 2008.
George W. Headley Retrospective, The Headley-Whitney Museum, Lexington, Kentucky, September 19, 2006 - January 7, 2007.
Literature
Bray, Elizabeth Irving, Paul Flato: Jeweler to the Stars, p. 49.
Tapert, Annette, The Power of Glamour, p. 81.
Tennenbaum, Suzanne, and Janet Zapata, The Jeweled Garden: A Colorful History of Gems, Jewels and Nature, p. 106.
Van Grotenhuis van Onstein, Vinciane, Diamond Divas, pp. 157 and 203.
Vogue, New York, August 1, 1941, p. 28-9.
Condition
Wonderful one-of-a-kind pieces. Expertly crafted and very three-dimensional. Both necklace and bracelet are fully articulated. The diamonds are predominantly G-I color range, a few J-K stones, and range from VS-I clarity. Some of the diamonds have small chips due to usual wear. There are a couple of small areas of solder repair on the reverse of the bracelet. Both pieces have safety catches at the clasps. Overall very good condition.
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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.