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ENAMEL, PEARL AND DIAMOND PENDANT, ATTRIBUTED TO MASRIERA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
The octagonal plaque with a design of a lady in profile with flowers against a foliate background in plique à jour and painted enamel, her sleeve and collar set with rose diamonds, the frame decorated with swans, suspending a circular-cut diamond and a pearl, maker's mark.
Condition
Pendant fitting stamped with maker's mark. Enamel in good condition, one small loss to neck just above collar revealing white base. Diamonds bright and lively. Pearl not tested for natural origin, measuring approximately 6 x 4.3 x 4.4mm. Overall dimensions approximately 83 x 38mm including pendant fitting. Light scratches to surfaces consistent with wear. Gross weight approximately 24.6 grams. Overall 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.
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.
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
Please note that the pearl has not been tested for natural origin.
The firm of Masriera was founded in 1839 in Barcelona, and is perhaps best known for its work in the Art Nouveau style. Having won numerous design awards at exhibitions across the mid to late 19th century in their native Barcelona as well as in Munich and Paris, it was upon returning from the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris that Lluis Masriera arrived at what was to become his firm's signature style. Having witnessed the triumph of Art Nouveau at this event, Masriera set about completely reinvigorating his firm's jewellery designs, selling off old stock and wholeheartedly embracing the new aesthetic. The present design confidently embodies their mastery of plique-à-jour enamel, a challenging technique resembling stained glass that was pioneered by designers in the Art Nouveau style, which is still used in their distinctive designs today.
The firm of Masriera was founded in 1839 in Barcelona, and is perhaps best known for its work in the Art Nouveau style. Having won numerous design awards at exhibitions across the mid to late 19th century in their native Barcelona as well as in Munich and Paris, it was upon returning from the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris that Lluis Masriera arrived at what was to become his firm's signature style. Having witnessed the triumph of Art Nouveau at this event, Masriera set about completely reinvigorating his firm's jewellery designs, selling off old stock and wholeheartedly embracing the new aesthetic. The present design confidently embodies their mastery of plique-à-jour enamel, a challenging technique resembling stained glass that was pioneered by designers in the Art Nouveau style, which is still used in their distinctive designs today.