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DIAMOND AND WOVEN HAIR RING, 18TH CENTURY
估價
8,000 - 10,000 CHF
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描述
Enhanced with a rose diamond monogram MA for Queen Marie Antoinette of France (1755-1793), née Archduchess of Austria and wife of Louis XVI, King of France, small diamonds deficient.
來源
Formerly in collection of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France (1755-1793).Princess Marie Anne de Bourbon Parme’s inventory states:
“1 bague avec cheveux et monogramme (M.A. en diamants), cheveux de la Reine Marie Antoinette. (...)
Les trois bagues (avec les lots 91 et 93) proviennent de la Reine Marie Antoinette et ont été léguées par sa fille, Madame la Duchesse d’Angoulême, Comtesse de Marnes, à sa nièce et fille adoptive Louise de France, Duchesse de Parme, qui les a laissées à son fils Robert I Duc de Parme”. [1 ring with hair and monogram (M.A. set with diamonds), hair of Queen Marie Antoinette. Large miniature and diamond ring.
The three rings (with lots 91 and 93) come from Queen Marie Antoinette and were given by her daughter, Madame la Duchesse d’Angoulême, Comtesse de Marnes, to her niece and adoptive daughter Louise de France, Duchesse de Parme, who then gave them to her son Robert I Duc de Parme].
“1 bague avec cheveux et monogramme (M.A. en diamants), cheveux de la Reine Marie Antoinette. (...)
Les trois bagues (avec les lots 91 et 93) proviennent de la Reine Marie Antoinette et ont été léguées par sa fille, Madame la Duchesse d’Angoulême, Comtesse de Marnes, à sa nièce et fille adoptive Louise de France, Duchesse de Parme, qui les a laissées à son fils Robert I Duc de Parme”. [1 ring with hair and monogram (M.A. set with diamonds), hair of Queen Marie Antoinette. Large miniature and diamond ring.
The three rings (with lots 91 and 93) come from Queen Marie Antoinette and were given by her daughter, Madame la Duchesse d’Angoulême, Comtesse de Marnes, to her niece and adoptive daughter Louise de France, Duchesse de Parme, who then gave them to her son Robert I Duc de Parme].
Condition
Diamond bright and lively. Signs of wear to the metal, with scratches, indents and evidence of tarnish. Evidence of age. Gross weight approximately 4 grams. Small diamonds deficient.
"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."