Sale 6189
| Philadelphia
| Philadelphia
Estimate$12,000 – $15,000
An Art Nouveau era Lalique brooch circa 1900 depicting a lady's profile surrounded by delicate foliage, crafted from 18K yellow gold with shades of green champlevé enameling, accented by petite bezel-set rose-cut diamond accents. The back of the brooch is entirely covered with a light blue enamel, and the brooch fastens with a “c” clasp and pin. Diamonds are near colorless (G - J), with SI - I clarity. Total estimated weight of diamonds: 0.15 carats.
Width: 1 5/8in; Height: 1 1/8in; Weight: 8.1 dwt.
Please note that all information provided such as weight, grade, color, and clarity are approximate and the opinion of the Jewelry Department of Freeman's. All gemstones were measured and graded in their settings unless otherwise noted.
Overall Condition: Some scratches and wear to metal consistent with age, some areas of enamel loss particularly to back of brooch, may require additional cleaning, clasp in working order, stamped “LALIQUE”, metal testing as 18K yellow gold.
Diamonds: Eleven rose-cut diamonds each measuring approximately 1.50mm, near colorless (G - J), with SI - I clarity. Total estimated weight of diamonds: 0.15 carats.
Private collection, Kansas City, Missouri.
Please note that all information provided such as weight, grade, color, and clarity are approximate and the opinion of the Jewelry Department of Freeman's. All gemstones were measured and graded in their settings unless otherwise noted.
Overall Condition: Some scratches and wear to metal consistent with age, some areas of enamel loss particularly to back of brooch, may require additional cleaning, clasp in working order, stamped “LALIQUE”, metal testing as 18K yellow gold. Width: 1 5/8in; Height: 1 1/8in; Weight: 8.1 dwt.
Diamonds: Eleven rose-cut diamonds each measuring approximately 1.50mm, near colorless (G - J), with SI - I clarity. Total estimated weight of diamonds: 0.15 carats.
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