You have agreed to be bound by the Conditions of Sale and if your bid is successful, you are legally obliged to pay for the lot you have won. The purchase price for a successful bid will be the sum of your final bid plus a buyer’s premium, any applicable taxes and any artist resale royalty, exclusive of shipping-related expenses.
Condition report
A Christie's specialist may contact you to discuss this lot or to notify you if the condition changes prior to the sale.
The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
-Overall condition: good. Shows normal signs of wear with abrasions to the gold. Please note there are two small pinholes on the reverse of the brooch that appear to be as made. The brooch is fitted with a double pinstem at reverse. -Additional marks: 750, indistinct maker's mark. -Gemstones: with typical characteristics and typical mottling found on the coral. -Enamel: with typical characteristics. -Please refer to the Conditions of Sale for further information regarding colored stones. -Please refer to the Conditions of Sale for further information regarding the sale of endangered species.