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GOLD AND COIN DEMI-PARURE, BULGARI
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 CHF
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Description
Comprising: a semi flexible choker composed of six tubogas bands of two tone gold, the front decorated with three silver Corinthian staters, two showing the head of Athena, one showing the reverse with Pegasus, shortest length approximately 300mm, reverse of choker inscribed 'CORINTH IV CENTURY B.C. STATER'; and a bracelet connected by three antique coins, inner circumference 150mm, signed Bulgari, the bracelet with Italian assay mark for gold.
Literature
Cf.: Daniela Mascetti, Amanda Triossi, Bulgari, New York, 2007, pgs. 174-175 for a similar necklace by Bulgari.
Cf.: Daniela Mascetti, Amanda Triossi, Bulgari, Milan, 1996, chapter 'The Use of Coins', pages 110-133 for further information on the use of coins in Bulgari jewels.
Cf.: Daniela Mascetti, Amanda Triossi, Bulgari, Milan, 1996, chapter 'The Use of Coins', pages 110-133 for further information on the use of coins in Bulgari jewels.
Condition
Each piece signed Bulgari, the bracelet with Italian assay mark for gold. Signs of tarnish to the reverse of bracelet and necklace. The bracelet would benefit from the attention of a jeweler. Total gross weight approximately 578 grams.
"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."