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IMPORTANT AND FINE NATURAL PEARL AND DIAMOND NECKLACE, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, CIRCA 1956
Estimate
9,000,000 - 12,000,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- natural pearl, diamond, platinum
Composed of twenty-five graduated natural pearls measuring approximately 13.75 to 7.05mm, each spaced by facetted diamond rondelles and smaller natural pearls measuring approximately 5.25 to 4.75mm, completed by a clasp set with circular-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, length approximately 465mm, signed and numbered 27495.
Literature
Françoise Cailles, "Merveilleuses Perles", Luxembourg (2006), p 136-138, plate99
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to SSEF report, all large and small pearls on the necklace are natural, saltwater pearls, with no indications of aritificial colour modification. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the larger pearls are mostly round to off-round shape, a few are slightly button-shaped, overall of light to medium intense pinkish grey colour, good lustre with moderate surface blemishes which are not noticeable in visual distance. Smaller pearls are round to off-round, of cream white to white colour, good to very good lustre and clean to naked eyes. Diamond rondelles are mostly about H to J colours, a few may be of K to L. Signed VCA NY and numbered to the tongue.
Condition: Vintage necklace circa 1956, signs of wear to the clasp, overall 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. 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
Accompanied by SSEF report numbered 60234, dated 18 July 2011, stating that the pearls are natural saltwater pearls, with no indications of artificial colour modification. Further accompanied by a Van Cleef & Arpels certificate of authenticity.