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Group of Gem-Set Brooches
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- gold, silver, diamond, emerald, ebony, chalcedony, sapphire, turquoise, ruby, amber, brooches
Comprising a pair of 18 karat two-color gold, diamond and emerald fish brooches, set with round diamonds weighing approximately .60 carat, and round emeralds, gross weight approximately 18 dwts., signed G. Nardi; two gold, silver, ebony and gem-set blackamoor brooches, one set with a green chalcedony cabochon, a French-cut sapphire and rose-cut diamonds, the second set with a turquoise cabochon, a round ruby and rose-cut diamonds; and an 18 karat gold, amber, emerald and diamond figural brooch, set with round diamonds weighing approximately .70 carat, and round emeralds, signed G. Nardi.
Condition
All pieces in good condition with signs of wear. The fish brooches are set with 2 moderately included medium green emeralds for eyes. Set with 8 round diamonds approximately G-H color and VS clarity. The blackamoor brooch with the green chalcedony cabochon has evidence of soldering on the reverse. The blackamoor brooch with the turquoise cabochon has a lively pinkish red ruby on the cap and is missing one small rose-cut diamond. The amber figural brooch is set with medium to dark green emeralds around collar and with round diamonds approximately G-H color and VS clarity.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.