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Sapphire and diamond brooch, Boivin, Circa 1940
Estimate
31,000 - 51,000 CHF
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Description
Designed as a stylised pineapple, set with a foiled-back cushion-shaped sapphire bordered by cushion- and pear-shaped, circular- and rose-cut diamonds, to the diamond set foliate motif, mounted in yellow gold and platinum, French assay and maker's marks.
Literature
Cf: Stefano Papi and Alexandra Rhodes, Famous Jewellery Collectors, London, 1999, page 165 where this brooch is described and illustrated.
Cf: Françoise Cailles, René Boivin Joaillier, Paris, 1994, page 240, where a similar brooch set with amethyst and peridot is illustrated.
Condition
Stamped with French assay marks for gold and platinum, maker's mark for the house of Boivin. Diamonds weighing approximately 3.00 carats, of mixed colour and clarity. Foiled-back sapphire with typical crystal inclusions, some scratches to surface and nicks. Tarnish to the metal on the back. Signs of wear commensurate with age and use, well preserved. In 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. 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."