- 656
Turquoise and diamond brooch, 'Flower', Bulgari, 1962
Estimate
19,000 - 29,000 CHF
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Description
- Bulgari
- turquoise, gold, diamond
Designed as a flower, set with cabochon turquoise and brilliant-cut diamonds, signed Bulgari, French assay marks, pouch stamped Bulgari.
Literature
Cf: Amanda Triossi, Bulgari: 125 Years of Italian Magnificence, Grand Palais, pages 113 and 326 for illustrations of this brooch.
Condition
Stamped with French assay marks for 18K gold and platinum, signed Bulgari. 19 cabochon turquoises, light to medium blue saturation, several stones with normal sign of discoloration commensurate with age and wear, some with matrix visible to the reverse, well matched in colour. Approximately 196 diamonds, estimated to weigh approximately 11.00-13.00 carats in total, bright and lively. Few signs of normal wear consistent with use. In good condition.
Bulgari Vintage Collection, inv. 6699.
"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."