French school; circa 1680."Portrait of a gentleman.Oil on canvas. Re-coloured.It presents repainting and restorations.Measurements: 73 x 59 cm.With an intense look and a barely sketched smile, the main character of this work reveals us the vitality of youth, strength and determination. The author presents this young man to us through his bust, turned in three quarters, his figure occupying almost the whole of the space, without giving importance to the background, but to the character and his personality which is exposed through the gesture of his face, haughty, emphatic and at the same time accomplice of the spectator with his look. His hair, which frames his complexion, falls in curls over his shoulders, resting on the armour that serves as his clothing. The polished armour acts as a mirror, receiving the light and trapping it on its shiny surface. The ornamentation worn by the young man is remarkable, harmonising the solidity of the metal with a delicate silk ribbon around his neck, from the centre of which hangs a jewel, probably a sapphire set in gold. These characteristics indicate the artist's interest in capturing the qualities, showing great detail in the different textures that make up the scene, including the pearly young woman's skin, which reveals its softness.The French school stood out from all others for its consolidation of a strong tradition in portraiture. The rise of an absolutist and totalitarian monarchy laid the aesthetic foundations for court portraits, where a whole pattern was established in which the figure of the monarch, which was later extended to the entire court, was the main focus. This century saw the birth of a new concept of portraiture that would evolve throughout the century and unify all the national schools: the desire to capture the personality of the human being and his character, beyond his external reality and social rank, in his effigy. During this century, portraiture became firmly established among the upper classes and was no longer reserved solely for the court. As the 18th century progressed, and even more so in the 19th century, the formulas of the genre became more relaxed and moved away from the ostentatious and symbolic official representations typical of the Baroque apparatus. On the other hand, the 19th century reacted against the rigid etiquette of the previous century with a more human and individual conception of life, and this was reflected in all areas, from furniture, which became smaller and more comfortable, replacing the large gilded and carved pieces of furniture, to the portrait itself, which, as we see here, came to dispense with all scenographic elements to depict the individual rather than the personage.
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SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND CLUSTER RING; SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND BROOCH1st: The ring set with a cushion-shaped sapphire, within a single-cut diamond surround, mounted in 9 carat white gold, 2nd: The brooch of scrolling ribbon and foliate design, set with pear-shaped sapphires and single and baguette-cut diamonds, 1st: UK hallmark, ring size approx. I, brooch 6.5cm (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
KUTCHINSKY: SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND-SET RING, 1970Of abstract design and textured finish, accented with circular-cut sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 carat gold, signed Kutchinsky, London hallmark, ring size approx. MFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
CULTURED PEARL AND DIAMOND RING; SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING1st: Of crossover design, set with 9.0mm cultured pearls, one of grey tint, between marquise and baguette-cut diamond shoulders, 2nd: Of polished and engine-turned checkerboard design, set with cushion-shaped sapphires and a cushion-shaped diamond, 1st: partially rubbed maker's mark, French assay mark, numbered, 2nd: diamond approx. 1.00cts, ring sizes O½ and H (2)Footnotes:This lot is part of a large private collection of 20th century jewellery that was formed over several decades. The collection represents the breadth of innovation and creativity of jewels made during the second half of the 20th century as well as the collectors' eye for superior design and appreciation of jewellery as an art form.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
YELLOW SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RINGThe cushion-shaped yellow sapphire between shoulders set with calibré-cut sapphires, and brilliant and single-cut diamonds, ring size approx. M½Footnotes:This lot is part of a large private collection of 20th century jewellery that was formed over several decades. The collection represents the breadth of innovation and creativity of jewels made during the second half of the 20th century as well as the collectors' eye for superior design and appreciation of jewellery as an art form.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS: SAPPHIRE-SET CUFFLINKS, CIRCA 1960Double-sided, each plaques of plaited design, set with an oval or round sugarloaf cabochon sapphire, signed Van Cleef & Arpels and VCA, maker's mark GL, numbered, French assay marks, plaque length 1.5cm and 1.2cmFootnotes:This lot is part of a large private collection of 20th century jewellery that was formed over several decades. The collection represents the breadth of innovation and creativity of jewels made during the second half of the 20th century as well as the collectors' eye for superior design and appreciation of jewellery as an art form.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
CITRINE, YELLOW SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND-SET DRESS RING, CIRCA 1995-2000Centrally-set with a fancy-cut citrine, within a border of circular-cut yellow sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds, ring size approx. N (leading edge)Footnotes:This lot is part of a large private collection of 20th century jewellery that was formed over several decades. The collection represents the breadth of innovation and creativity of jewels made during the second half of the 20th century as well as the collectors' eye for superior design and appreciation of jewellery as an art form.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN: SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND BRACELET/WATCH, CIRCA 1955The square dial with baton hourmarkers, on a strap set with square step-cut sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds, signed Vacheron & Constantin, Swiss assay mark, length 17.5cmFootnotes:This lot is part of a large private collection of 20th century jewellery that was formed over several decades. The collection represents the breadth of innovation and creativity of jewels made during the second half of the 20th century as well as the collectors' eye for superior design and appreciation of jewellery as an art form.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
TWO SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RINGS1st: The wide tapering band set with a step-cut sapphire within an old brilliant-cut diamond surround, 2nd: Set with pear-shaped diamonds and oval and pear-shaped sapphires, ring sizes approx. O½ and Q (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Three Victorian/Edwardian yellow gold and 9ct gold bar brooches, 9ct brooch set with split seed pearls and amethysts, yellow gold colour brooch set with an old cut diamond flanked by two smaller diamonds, and a rose gold coloured brooch with flower head design, the central head set with a sapphire surrounded by split seed pearls, the other two with seed pearls, in a William Greenwood box, total weight 7.3g Location: Cab
A gold sapphire, ruby, emerald and diamond ring, a bombé form head channel set with rows of square step cut sapphires, emeralds and rubies, with brilliant cut diamonds grain set to each side, to tapered shoulders and a plain shank, tested as approximately 18ct gold, 5.27g.Finger size OCondition report: Surface reaching inclusions to some of the gemstones.Corundum are possibly synthetic.One of the emeralds chipped.Surface marks/scratches to mount.
A white gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring, with an oval mixed cut sapphire, with a stated weight of 1.38ct, to surround of baguette cut and brilliant cut diamonds, all claw set to a wire basket, with open tapered shoulders and a plain shank, marked 750, tested as approximately 18ct gold, 3.48g.Finger size NCondition report: Some colour zoning and windowing to the sapphire.
A platinum sapphire and diamond cluster ring, with an oval mixed cut sapphire, approximately 7 x 6mm, claw set, to surround of brilliant cut diamonds, claw set to a wire basket, to tapered chenier shoulders and a 'D' section shank, 5.67g.Finger size L½Condition report: Surface marks/scratches to mount.Head of ring a little dirty, would benefit from being cleaned.
A sapphire and diamond ring, with a row of square step cut sapphires, possibly synthetic, claw set, to surround of eight cut diamonds, one deficient, to open two row shoulders and flat section shank, 3.53g.Finger size QCondition report: Mount tested as approximately low carat gold, possibly 6-8ct.Sapphires are possibly synthetic.Chips to some of the sapphires.One diamond missing.Surface marks/scratches to mount.Ignore markings to mount.
A white gold sapphire and diamond square cluster ring, with a square step cut sapphire, claw set, to surround of eight cut diamonds, with chenier shoulders and a 'D' section shank, tested as approximately 18ct gold, 4.22g.Finger size K¾Condition report: Some facet junction wear to the sapphire.Minor surface marks/scratches to mount.Rhodium plating wearing, ring would benefit from being re-plated.
A gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring, with a square step cut sapphire, claw set, to surround of eight cut diamonds, grain set, with tapered chenier shoulders and a plain shank, tested as approximately 18ct gold, 3.09g.Finger size RCondition report: The sapphire is possibly synthetic.Some facet junction wear to the sapphire.Minor surface marks/scratches to mount.Head of ring a little dirty.The ring has previously been resized, and a section of lower carat gold added to the base of the shank. The section of lower carat gold tested as approximately 9ct gold.
An 18ct gold synthetic blue and white sapphire daisy cluster ring, with a circular mixed cut synthetic sapphire milligrain set to the centre, with a border of Swiss cut synthetic white sapphires milligrain set to a white setting plate with a scalloped and pierced yellow basket, to open chenier shoulders and a plain shank, London 1953, 3.42g. Finger size QCondition report: Some nibbles and facet junction wear to the white sapphires. Surface marks/scratches to gold. A sizing join at the base of the shank.
A gold diamond and sapphire cluster ring, with a brilliant cut diamond claw set to surround of round mixed cut sapphires, with wire basket, open shoulders and a 'D' section shank, tested as approximately 18ct gold, cluster 11mm, 2.90g.Finger size OCondition report: Facet junction wear to some of the sapphires.Some of the sapphires at slight angles within their settings.Surface marks/scratches to mount.
A moonstone, sapphire and white sapphire cluster, later applied to a 9ct gold bar brooch, the cluster with a central cabochon moonstone to surround of alternating sapphires, and white sapphires, to a square section bar brooch, hallmarked Birmingham 1961, with metal pin, cluster 14-15mm diameter, 3.72gCondition report: Surface reaching inclusions to some of the sapphires. The blues sapphires are possibly synthetic. The cluster tested as approximately silver with gold claws. The claws appear to have been retipped.The cluster has been later added to the bar brooch.
A 9ct gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring, with an oval mixed cut sapphire, approximately 7 x 5mm, claw set, to surround of eight cut diamonds, grain set, with heart motif shoulders and a plain shank, London, 2.11g.Finger size T½Condition report: Surface marks/scratches to mount.Date letter illegible.
A pair of gold sapphire and diamond cluster earrings, with an oval mixed cut sapphire, claw set, to surround of brilliant cut diamonds, with post and butterfly fittings, tested as approximately 18ct gold, cluster approximately 9 x 7mm, 2.95g (2)Condition report: Minor surface marks/scratches to gold.Earrings a little dirty, would benefit from being cleaned.
A gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring, with an oval mixed cut sapphire to surround of eight cut diamonds, with tapered chenier shoulders and a 'D' section shank, tested as approximately 18ct gold, 2.38g.Finger size O-P approximatelyCondition report: Abrasions/facet junction wear to the sapphire.Wear to all claws - outer claws to diamonds particularly worn, four deficient entirely.Surface marks/scratches to mount.A crack between one shoulder and the head, solder join visible on the other side. A crack to the base of the shank.Shank not competely round.
A pair of gold sapphire and paste drop earrings, with an oval mixed cut diamond, claw set, with a bar surmount to a claw set paste, with post and butterfly fittings, tested as approximately 14ct gold, 24mm long, 2.33g (2)Condition report: Some chips to the paste.Surface marks/scratches to gold.Some minor nibbles/facet junction wear to the sapphires.
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