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Ruby, emerald, sapphire and diamond brooch, Cartier, 1989
Estimate
11,000 - 16,000 CHF
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Description
- Gold, emeralds, rubies, diamonds, sapphires
Designed as a rooster set with circular-cut sapphires, emeralds, rubies and diamonds, the wattle set with a cabochon ruby, signed Cartier, numbered, French assay and maker's marks, case by Cartier.
Condition
Rubies of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US. This piece may contain rubies of Burmese origin and therefore may not be able to be imported into the US. Certification of non-Burmese origin will be required before import of rubies into the US. Please see our Important Notices and contact the jewellery department for further information.
Accompanied by a Cartier certificate of authenticity numbered 1178398, dated 24 December 1988, and a post card from Cartier illustrating the brooch.
Signed Cartier, numbered 610542. French maker's mark. French assay mark and stamped 750 for 18 carat gold, mounted in yellow gold. Stones well-matched in colour, with typical inclusions and a few abrasions visible under magnification. Diamonds bright and lively. Signs of normal wear to the metal. In very good condition. Gross weight approximately 26 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 and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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 and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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
This brooch has been designed by Cartier in 1989 for the 200th anniversary of the French Revolution. The Gallic rooster is a non-official symbol for France, based on the play of the latin words gallus (rooster) and Gallus (Gallic). It figured with a globe on Louis-Philippe's seal, King of the French (1830-1848), and on top of the July Monarchy flags. It also featured on French stamps and coins.