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Jadeite and diamond pendant, Louis Comfort Tiffany, circa 1910
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Louis Comfort Tiffany
- Jadeite, diamonds, platinum
The carved jadeite plaque depicting two carp swimming amongst lotus leaves and pods, to a filigree surmount accented with circular-cut diamonds, signed Tiffany
Literature
Cf: Clare Phillips 'Bejewelled by Tiffany 1837-1987' Yale University Press, New Haven and London 2006, pages 246-248, for similar examples of platinum and gold filigree work by Louis Comfort Tiffany.
Cf: Janet Zapata 'The jewellery and enamels of Louis Comfort Tiffany' page 110 for similar examples of platinum and gold filigree work by Louis Comfort Tiffany.
Condition
Accompanied by GIA report no. 5151340356 stating that the jadeite jade is natural green colour with no indications of impregnation.
Jade late 19th Century Chinese, opaque light to medium green, slitghtly mottled, fine abrassions commensurate with age and wear with some very fine hairlines amongst carving, diamonds bright and lively, surmount 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. 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
Accompanied by GIA report no. 5151340356 stating that the jadeite jade is natural green colour with no indications of impregnation.