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Pair of gold, ruby, emerald and diamond ear clips, Salvador Dali
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 CHF
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Description
- Salvador Dalí
- ruby
Each modelled as a stylised phone receiver enhanced with cabochon rubies, emeralds and brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in yellow gold, signed Dali, accompanied by an original Alemany & Ertman case.
Literature
Cf: Victoria & Albert Museum, Surreal Things: Surrealism and Design, 2007, pages 218-219, plate 13.5
Cf: Sylvie Raulet, Jewellery of the 1940s and the 1950s, London, 1988, page 270 for similar earrings.
Cf: The Collection of the Gala-Salvador Dali Foundation, Dali Jewels, 2001
Cf: Dali: A Study of his Art-in-Jewels, 1959
Condition
Stamped 18Kt for 18 carat gold. Signed Dali on the exterior of the ear clips. Please note that the ear clips are slightly larger and longer than illustrated on the printed catalogue. They measure approximately 3.50cm, from the top to the bottom of the yellow gold stylised phone receiver (excluding the pear-shape cabochon emerald drop). Each set with brilliant- and single-cut diamonds and an inverted faceted ruby. Some scratches to metal consistent with wear, 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."
Catalogue Note
see catalogue note at sothebys.com