18 Karat Gold, Enamel, Pink Sapphire, Natural Pearl and Diamond Pendant-Necklace, Lucien Gautrait, Maison Gariod, France - Sotheby's

The pendant depicting a maiden with outstretched arms, within a frame of foliate design set with a pink sapphire weighing approximately 1.35 carats, suspending a natural pearl drop measuring approximately 9.4 by 7.8 mm, topped by two old European and rose-cut diamonds, highlighted throughout with enamel of green, white and yellow hues, chain length 20 inches, the chain with French assay marks, the pendant with French assay and maker's marks; circa 1900. Estimate: 40,000 - 60,000 USD

LITERATURE: Illustrated in Masterpieces of French Jewelry by Judith Price, page 48.

Accompanied by GIA report no. 2155267864 stating that the pearl is natural, freshwater.
A pendant of similar design is illustrated in French Jewelry of the Nineteenth Century by Henri Vever, page 1110.

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