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18 Karat Gold, Platinum, Diamond and Colored Stone 'Jeep de la Libération' Brooch, Mauboussin, Circa 1945
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- mauboussin
- gold, ruby, diamond, sapphire, platinum
Designed as a jeep waving the French flag, the flag set with numerous calibré-cut rubies, calibré-cut sapphires and round diamonds, the jeep accented with round diamonds in a star formation, the soldier accented by a single cabochon ruby, and the windshield set with mother-of-pearl, double-signed Mauboussin, numbered 3065 and 3286, with maker's mark and French assay marks.
Condition
In very good condition. The colored stones are richly saturated and lightly included. The sapphires are medium blue and the rubies are medium light slightly purplish red. The diamonds are approximately G-H color, VS clarity. The mother-of-pearl windshield is fully intact.
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.
Catalogue Note
A brooch of similar design is illustrated in Mauboussin by Marguerite De Cerval, p. 149. Named the 'Jeep de la Libération,' this brooch was made to celebrate the liberation of France from German occupation in 1945. On the occassion of the 40th anniversary of the liberation, Mauboussin created a replica of this design to present to First Lady Nancy Reagan.