18 Karat Gold, Enamel and Colored Stone Brooch, Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., France

Designed as a parrot set with numerous round sapphires accented by a round ruby eye and a turquoise cabochon, the plumage applied with translucent yellow and green enamel, the beak applied with black enamel, gross weight approximately 35 dwts, signed Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger Studios, France.

In good condition. The sapphires are a medium to medium-deep violetish blue, a few more richly saturated in color than others, and lightly included. The ruby is a medium-deep pinkish red and lightly included. The enamel is intact and in good condition. The turquoise cabochon is an opaque medium-light blue and even in color. Bears a nice heft. Length approximately 3 inches. Signed on the pinbridge on the reverse.
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.
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