GOLD, OPAL, ENAMEL, PEARL AND DIAMOND BROOCH, CARTIER, CIRCA 1920

Designed in Indo-Persian taste, the brooch is in good overall condition with gentle wear to the gold mounting and light chipping to several areas of the opaque white enamelling; the chipping breaks through to the gold ground in a few spots, but this is not apparent when worn. The shaped, openwork frame is centered by a semi-translucent black opal tablet (approx. 16.5 x 12.8 x 2.7 mm) displaying strong play-of-color with green and blue hues predominating while revealing a few flashes of orange and red. Completed by 6 small silvery white pearls, approx. 2.3 -2.4 mm, and 4 single-cut, near colorless diamonds of good quality, approx. 0.06 ct. Signed Cartier on the reverse.
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.
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