Platinum, Coral, Enamel and Gem-Set Pictoral Brooch - Sotheby's

The sumptuous oasis scene of openwork design with four carved coral elephants walking alongside a river set with calibré-cut and buff-top aquamarines, with palm trees, waterfowl, a butterfly and turtle heightened in multi-colored enamel, decorated throughout with flowerheads centered by seven pearls measuring approximately 3.8 mm, the mountains in the distance set with calibré-cut and buff-top emeralds, set throughout with numerous old European and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.85 carats; circa 1930. Estimate: 30,000 - 40,000 USD

Please note the pearls have not been tested for natural origin.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. New York | 17 Apr 2013 - www.sothebys.com