TWO GOLD AND GEM SET HORSE HEAD SCULPTURES, 'LAKSHMI' AND 'INDRA', HERBERT HASELTINE, 1949
TWO GOLD AND GEM SET HORSE HEAD SCULPTURES, 'LAKSHMI' AND 'INDRA', HERBERT HASELTINE, 1949
The mare, 'Lakshmi', set with rose diamonds, sapphire, ruby and emerald cabochons and cultured pearls, with garnet eyes and a rock crystal plume, the stallion, 'Indra', similarly set, additionally with mixed-cut sapphires, rubies and emeralds, the bridle topped with a carved emerald, cabochon rubies and cultured pearls, and garnet eyes, each on rock crystal bases
signed and dated: HH, 1949
40 by 32.5cm., 15 3/4 by 12 7/8in. overall
Accompanied by two gemmological reports, two appendix letters and a letter from the Assay office.
Condition Report:
The mare is accompanied by GGTL report no. Nr 14-B-3242, dated 30th September 2014, stating that the 12 sapphires and 34 rubies come mainly from Burma, most of which with no indication of thermal treatment. The 24 emeralds come mainly from Colombia, with oil treatment. Additionally there are 52 pearls and 182 diamonds.
The stallion is accompanied by GGTL report no. Nr 14-B-3340, dated 30th September 2014, stating that the 80 sapphires and 164 rubies come mainly from Burma, most of which with no indication of thermal treatment. The 12 emeralds come mainly from Colombia, with oil treatment. Additionally there are 110 pearls and 73 diamonds.
Each report accompanied by an appendix letter discussing the history of the sculptures and the work of Herbert Haseltine.
Additionally accompanied by a letter from the Assay office, stating that the metal parts were found to be 999 parts per thousand gold content, except for the pins which attached the red beads to the main of the mare. The sculptures could not be UK hallmarked as the pins connecting them to the base were found to be base metal.
Gem stones with some surface reaching inclusions, including the rock crystal bases. Plume is slightly loose but in place securely.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Provenance:
Barbara Hutton, commissioned from the artist
Christie's Geneva, Magnificent Jewels, 11 November 2014, lot 234
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TWO GOLD AND GEM SET HORSE HEAD SCULPTURES, 'LAKSHMI' AND 'INDRA', HERBERT HASELTINE, 1949
The mare, 'Lakshmi', set with rose diamonds, sapphire, ruby and emerald cabochons and cultured pearls, with garnet eyes and a rock crystal plume, the stallion, 'Indra', similarly set, additionally with mixed-cut sapphires, rubies and emeralds, the bridle topped with a carved emerald, cabochon rubies and cultured pearls, and garnet eyes, each on rock crystal bases
signed and dated: HH, 1949
40 by 32.5cm., 15 3/4 by 12 7/8in. overall
Accompanied by two gemmological reports, two appendix letters and a letter from the Assay office.
Condition Report:
The mare is accompanied by GGTL report no. Nr 14-B-3242, dated 30th September 2014, stating that the 12 sapphires and 34 rubies come mainly from Burma, most of which with no indication of thermal treatment. The 24 emeralds come mainly from Colombia, with oil treatment. Additionally there are 52 pearls and 182 diamonds.
The stallion is accompanied by GGTL report no. Nr 14-B-3340, dated 30th September 2014, stating that the 80 sapphires and 164 rubies come mainly from Burma, most of which with no indication of thermal treatment. The 12 emeralds come mainly from Colombia, with oil treatment. Additionally there are 110 pearls and 73 diamonds.
Each report accompanied by an appendix letter discussing the history of the sculptures and the work of Herbert Haseltine.
Additionally accompanied by a letter from the Assay office, stating that the metal parts were found to be 999 parts per thousand gold content, except for the pins which attached the red beads to the main of the mare. The sculptures could not be UK hallmarked as the pins connecting them to the base were found to be base metal.
Gem stones with some surface reaching inclusions, including the rock crystal bases. Plume is slightly loose but in place securely.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Provenance:
Barbara Hutton, commissioned from the artist
Christie's Geneva, Magnificent Jewels, 11 November 2014, lot 234
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