Diamond and ruby 'phoenix' brooch, Schlumberger, France, 1953

Designed as the mythical phoenix bird rising from the ashes, the feathers radiating in a flame-like pattern, set in the center with an oval ruby of approximately 2.00 carats, pavé-set throughout with numerous round and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 9.50 carats, the eye accented with a small round yellow diamond, mounted in platinum and gold, signed Schlumberger, made in France. Estimate 60,000—80,000 USD - Lot Sold 113,500 USD

EXHIBITED: Jean Schlumberger: 20 Years of Jewels & Object d'Art, WIldenstein Gallery, New York, November 1-11, 1961, no. 19.

Un Diamant dans la Ville, Jean Schlumberger: 1907-1987, Bijoux-Objects, Musée des Arts Decoratifs, Palais du Louvre, Paris, October 19, 1995-February 25, 1996, no. 95.

LITERATURE AND REFERENCES: The Jewels of Jean Schlumberger, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., p. 141, no. 95.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. 09 Dec 08. New York photos courtesy Sotheby's. www.sothebys.com