VX - Mercredi 15 Mars, 19h

Brooch featuring an elephant 18K gold entirely set with colourless and coloured diamonds, the tusk made of ivory, the howdah topped with a sapphire, calibré cut diamonds and two cultured pearls. The hanging on the side is set with a grid pattern of emeralds, rubis, sapphires and baguette cut diamonds. Can be attached to a malachite and onyx base supported by four 18K gold elephant set with diamonds, brooch: 7.4x8.0 cm, h. on the base: 10 cm

Lot 4
Estimate
CHF 6 000 - 8,000
Adjudicated(excl. fees)
CHF 8 000

Description

Brooch featuring an elephant 18K gold entirely set with colourless and coloured diamonds, the tusk made of ivory, the howdah topped with a sapphire, calibré cut diamonds and two cultured pearls. The hanging on the side is set with a grid pattern of emeralds, rubis, sapphires and baguette cut diamonds. Can be attached to a malachite and onyx base supported by four 18K gold elephant set with diamonds, brooch: 7.4x8.0 cm, h. on the base: 10 cm

Condition report

Very good overall condition.
Some slight scratches at the back of the brooch and a few natural cracks reaching the surface of the emeralds.

"The export of this lot from Switzerland and import into any other country is subject to a CITES certificate being granted. Please check your country's IMPORT restrictions on items relating to endangered species before bidding on this lot. The ability to obtain an export licence or certificate from Switzerland does not ensure the ability to obtain an import licence or certificate in another country.

If purchased, the denial of any licence/certificate required or delay in obtaining such licence cannot justify the cancellation of the sale or any delay in making payment of the total amount due.

Upon request and for an administrative fee, Piguet may apply for a CITES certificate to export your lot(s) outside Switzerland."

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