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Gold, sapphire and micro-mosaic pendant, 1860s and gold and citrine pendant
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- gold, glass, sapphire, citrine
Of quatrefoil design, later set to the centre with an oval cabochon sapphire, decorated with micro-mosaic panels depicting the symbols of the Eucharist, inscribed to the reverse 'Donne Par S.S Le Pape Pie IX a Lucie Fririon, 15 Janvier 1863'; accompanied by a pendant set to the centre with an oval citrine cameo depicting the profile of The Madonna.
Provenance
Presented by HH Pope Pius IX to Lucie Fririon, 15 January 1863.
Condition
Mounted in gold. Abrasions and scratches commensurate with age and wear. A few small areas of micro-mosaic deficient, not noticebale to the naked eye. Sapphire measuring approximately 23.9 x 17 x 13.6 = 59.68 carats, light pale blue opaque to translucnet clarity. Citrine cameo with small chips and abrasions to facet edges.
"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
By tradition the micromosaic pendant was originally set with the citrine cameo of the Madonna, which was later unmounted and replaced with the present cabochon sapphire.