Austin Auction Gallery
Live Auction

MID-CENTURY, FRENCH ANTIQUES, GARDEN - DAY 1

Fri, Jun 24, 2022 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1

(2) GENT'S PITANGO SILVER & COPPER STATEMENT RINGS

Estimate: $200 - $400

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
(lot of 2) Gent?s smoky quartz statement rings, Pitango Trotoush, including: (1) silver (content unknown), approx size 11.5, (1) copper with applied silver (content unknown) design at shoulders, possibly lacking a stone at top and bottom ring, approx size 11.5; 148.7 grams total (inclusive of all materials) **Provenance: The estate of a true Texas ambassador, Kevin Williamson (Austin, TX, 1962-2021) was a charismatic chef and founder of Austin's iconic restaurant Ranch 616 and the creator of the modern cocktail Ranch Water. Renowned for his eclectic, visionary nature towards art, furniture, and jewelry** Start Price: $100.00

Condition

6.14.22--LOT –001—both rings are intact and both show some abrasions and minor chipping along the edges of stones, metal on both shows some wear and flaws commensurate with use; the smaller ring is with tiny chips at both top and bottom, visible while using a loop, interior ring show some finish loss, and I do observe some surface wear with evidence of use; the larger ring is as described likely missing a stone at top and bottom ring, the stone may have been re-purposed from another setting, as there are four small cut-outs in each corner (see image), they are uniform at top and bottom ring

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