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TORTOISESHELL, TURQUOISE AND DIAMOND BROOCH, CARTIER, 1950S
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 CHF
bidding is closed
Description
Of blackamoor design, the head composed of carved tortoiseshell, embellished with cabochon turquoise, signed Cartier, numbered, French assay mark for gold and maker's mark, case stamped Cartier.
Literature
Cf.: Hans Nadelhoffer, Cartier, London 2007, pg. 236 for an illustration of a brooch of similar design.
Condition
Signed Cartier Paris, numbered 017863, French maker's mark for Cartier and assay mark for 18 carat gold. Turquoise well matched in colour. Diamonds bright and lively. Tortoiseshell* with minor abrasions, one slight crack on the side. Scratches to the metal consistent with light use. In very good condition. Gross weight approximately 17 grams. Case stamped CARTIER.
"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."