Sale 338
| Chicago
| Chicago
Estimate$3,000 – $5,000
Property from the Estate of Gerard L. Cafesjian, Naples, Florida
The coral carving has scattered superficial scratches and scattered minor chips that are visible at 10x magnification. There is one minor chip at the base of the carving that is visible to the naked eye. All stones are present and secure in their settings. The jade cabochon has scattered superficial scratches that are visible at 10x magnification. The amethyst carving has numerous minor to moderate scratches that are visible to the naked eye. There are also numerous minor chips that are visible to the naked eye. There is one small section of the amethyst carving that appears to have been moderately chipped and repaired. All gemstones are present and secure in their settings.
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