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PERIDOT, PINK SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND 'FIREWORKS' BROOCH, Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Estimate
50,000 - 80,000 HKD
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Description
- Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
- PERIDOT, SAPPHIRE, DIAMOND, KARAT GOLD
Centring on an oval peridot weighing approximately 13.00 carats, to a stylised radiating surround set with circular-cut pink sapphires and diamonds, the pink sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 10.50 and 1.00 carats respectively, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, signed, with pendant fitting.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the peridot has pleasing oval outline, of intense yellowish green colour, eye clean and lively. Under 10X magnification, there are natural fingerprints to the side, not noticeable to loupe check and not seen to naked eyes. Pink sapphires are of slightly deep, vivid pink colour, lively, clean to naked eyes. Diamonds are probably of E to F colours, VVS to VS clarity. This 'Fireworks' brooch is from Tiffany's 1993 collection. Signed 1993 Tiffany & Co. This design has been illustrated in various jewellery magazines and Tiffany books, representing an important creation by Paloma Picasso.
Condition: This brooch is offered without reserve. Karat gold mount, with pendant loop on its back, overall in very 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 a signed box.
Literature
Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Tiffany's 20th Century, A Portrait of American Style, by John Loring, New York 1997, page 194-195 & 233.