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SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND 'PANTHERE' WRISTWATCH BY CARTIER

SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND 'PANTHERE' WRISTWATCH BY CARTIER (1 of 12)

Designed as a panther with an articulated head set with round diamonds, accented by buff-top sapphire segments, the eyes set with pear-shaped emeralds, set atop an invisibly-set sapphire bracelet composed of square-cut sapphires weighing approximately 28.00 carats, bordered by round diamonds, the clasp set with square-cut diamonds, the cat opens to reveal a rectangular dial pave-set with single-cut diamonds, total diamond weight approximately 15.00 carats, manual movement, mounted in platinum and 18 karat white gold, length 6 3/8 inches, caseback signed Cartier, numbered A100199, maker's mark, French assay marks. With signed box. FRENCH, CIRCA 1985 Estimate: $100,000 to $150,000 USD Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: $686,500 USD

Sotheby's New York 23/04/10