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Seed pearl and diamond necklace, René Lalique, circa 1905
Estimate
98,000 - 147,000 CHF
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Description
- René Lalique
- Seed pearls, diamonds, gold
Composed of a succession of graduated hoops set with seed pearls, alternating with foliage garland motifs set with single-cut and rose diamonds and applied with white enamel, length approximately 370mm, signed Lalique, French assay and maker's marks.
Literature
Cf.: Sigrid Barten, René Lalique: Schmuck und Objets d’art: 1890-1910, Passau, 1977, pg. 250, no. 365 for an illustration of this necklace.
Condition
Signed Lalique. French maker's mark. French assay mark for 18 carat gold. Seed pearls of white to light cream body colour, with good skin and lustre, some blemishes and scratches. Please note that the pearls have not been tested for natural origin. White enamel in overall good condition, with some minor areas of loss and signs of repair. Diamonds bright and lively. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 115 grams. Damaged box stamped Lalique.
"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."