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Auction Name: 2025 December 3 Holiday Fine Jewelry Signature® Auction
Lot Number: 55025
Shortcut to Lot: HA.com/5575*55025
Cartier Tiger's-Eye Quartz, Turquoise, Gold Brooch, French
Stones: Carved tiger's-eye quartz; turquoise cabochons
Metal: 18k gold
Marked: Cartier; French hallmarks
Gross Weight: 13.80 grams
Dimensions: 1-1/8 inches x 1-1/16 inches
*Note: Turquoise is not tested for origin of color or treatment
Condition Report*:
Colored Gems:
Type(s): Tiger's-Eye Quartz and Turquoise
Shape(s): Carved and Cabochons
Count: 1 - 25
Avg Quality: Good
Metals:
Gold
Overall Condition: Very Good
Condition Notes: Rooted in Cartier’s mid-20th-century exploration of cultural and ethnographic themes, this brooch portrays a stylized bust inspired by African or tribal forms. The design reflects the "exotic" aesthetic language seen across Cartier, Boucheron, and Van Cleef & Arpels during the period. Likely part of a limited run, it remains a distinctive example, preserved in very good condition.
The reverse is marked Cartier Paris and bears the serial number 012013. French eagle head hallmarks, indicating 18k gold, are present alongside an unidentified French maker’s mark. The hinged double-prong clip mechanism is intact and well constructed, suggesting the piece was originally intended as a brooch or ornamental clasp. Minor porosity and light gold oxidation are visible upon close inspection.
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Type(s): Tiger's-Eye Quartz and Turquoise
Shape(s): Carved and Cabochons
Count: 1 - 25
Avg Quality: Good
Metals:
Gold
Overall Condition: Very Good
Condition Notes: Rooted in Cartier’s mid-20th-century exploration of cultural and ethnographic themes, this brooch portrays a stylized bust inspired by African or tribal forms. The design reflects the "exotic" aesthetic language seen across Cartier, Boucheron, and Van Cleef & Arpels during the period. Likely part of a limited run, it remains a distinctive example, preserved in very good condition.
The reverse is marked Cartier Paris and bears the serial number 012013. French eagle head hallmarks, indicating 18k gold, are present alongside an unidentified French maker’s mark. The hinged double-prong clip mechanism is intact and well constructed, suggesting the piece was originally intended as a brooch or ornamental clasp. Minor porosity and light gold oxidation are visible upon close inspection.
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