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Enamel and diamond brooch, 'Hydrangea Petiolaris', René Lalique, circa 1900
Estimate
79,000 - 118,000 CHF
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Description
- René Lalique
- "Climbing Hydrangea" Brooch
- gold, enamel and diamond
Of floral and foliate design, the flowers set with circular-cut, cushion-shaped and rose diamonds, the leaves applied with light green plique-à-jour enamel, signed Lalique, brooch fitting detachable.
Literature
Cf.: Sigrid Barten, René Lalique: Schmuck und Objets d’art: 1890-1910, Passau, 1977, pg. 320, no. 645 for a reproduction of the original sketch for the brooch.
Condition
Signed LALIQUE. Diamonds bright and lively, estimated to weigh a total of approximately 3.50 - 4.50 carats. Enamel in overall good condition, with some scratches, cracks and fissures. Brooch fitting detachable. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 38 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."