A carved Colombian emerald of 51.96 carats, 19th century and reworked at a later date
Lot 355. A carved Colombian emerald of 51.96 carats, 19th century and reworked at a later date. Estimate USD 150,000 - USD 250,000. Price realised USD 212,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019
Carved emerald of 51.96 carats, 25.60 x 23.82 x 10.82 mm, 19th century and reworked at a later date.
AGL, 2019, report no. 1100334: 51.96 carats, Colombia, insignificant to minor clarity, traditional type.
Exhibited: Grand Palais, Paris 2017, p. 43, no. 17
The Doge’s Palace, Venice 2017, p. 64, no. 20
The Palace Museum, Beijing 2018, p. 77, no. 21
de Young Legion of Honor, San Francisco 2018, p. 172, no. 21.
Note: The small drill holes in the recessed area of this emerald suggest that the stone originally secured another gemstone, likely a diamond. After the additional gemstone was removed, the emerald was modified to a rounded shape.
Christie's. Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence, New York, 19 June 2019