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13 décembre 2008

Diamond bracelet, Chaumet, France, circa 1930

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Diamond bracelet, Chaumet, France, circa 1930

Composed of three rectangular articulated segments of open geometric design joined by smaller rectangular-shaped links, set with 3 old mine diamonds weighing approximately 5.65 carats, 18 old mine diamonds weighing approximately 15.30 carats, 286 smaller old mine diamonds weighing approximately 24.00 carats, and 29 baguette diamonds weighing approximately 2.80 carats, mounted in platinum, length 7 inches, French assay marks, maker's mark. Estimate 100,000—150,000 USD - Lot Sold 122,500 USD

NOTE: The French firm known as Chaumet has flourished for over two hundred years. Traditionally, the reins of the business have been passed from one head designer to the next, retaining a standard of excellence and craftsmanship through the centuries. This history began in 1780 in Paris with Marie-Etienne Nitot (1750–1809), and later his son François-Regnault (1779–1853), whose exquisite and lavish jewels won them the place of court jeweller to Napoleon. In 1814, the business was taken up by Nitot et Fils' head designer, Jean-Baptiste Fossin and his son, Jean-Jules François who, in addition to receiving continued royal patronage, attracted the attention of the artistic community. Their success led them to open a shop in 1848 in London where they supplied jewels and objets d'art to Queen Victoria. The Fossin's eventually passed the firm's control to their head designer, Prosper Morel, whose son-in-law, Joseph Chaumet, gave the firm his name and brought Chaumet into the 20th century. Joseph continued to attract a faithful royal clientele, and garnered new devotees from the glittering worlds of international society and cinema. His son Marcel succeeded him in 1928, and Marcel's sons Jacques and Pierre took over management of the firm in 1958.

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

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