Lot 356
  • 356

Suite of gold and citrine jewelry, Seaman Schepps, circa 1945

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • Seaman Schepps
Comprising a necklace, bracelet, pair of brooches, ring and two pairs of earclips, the necklace a graduated strand set with 28 oval citrines, the bracelet designed as a snake motif set with 15 oval citrines, the head decorated with engraved gold accents and 2 dark citrine eyes, the pair of brooches designed with foliate motifs and snake-heads set with numerous multi-colored citrines, the remaining pieces set with fancy-shaped multi-colored citrines, necklace and bracelet lengths 18 and 8½ inches, ring size 8¼, pair of brooches signed Seaman Schepps.  With signed fitted box.  Necklace and two pair of earclips not illustrated.

Condition

Good condition with light surface wear to the gold. Set with golden and brownish orange citrines; eye clean with some color zoning. The following pieces are not illustrated: a necklace designed as a graduating line of golden-colored citrines, measuring approximately 13.6 x 10.7 to 20.6 x 15.1 mm; a pair of earclips set with golden and brownish orange citrine flowerheads (of similar design to the ring) measuring approximately 3/4 x 5/8 inch; and a pair of ear pendants with golden and brown-orange citrines with flowerhead tops suspending foliate motifs, lengths 1 5/8 inches.
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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