Natural pearl, enamel and diamond ‘tiger’ brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels. Photo Sotheby's

Modelled as a tiger with black enamel stripes, pavé-set throughout with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 4.50 carats, the paw resting on a button-shaped natural pearl measuring approximately 10.18 x 10.11mm, highlighted by pear-shaped emerald-set eyes, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, signed and numbered NY46869. Estimation: 200,000 - 300,000 HKD

Accompanied by GIA report numbered 6142724100, dated 28 February 2013, stating that the pearl is natural saltwater pearl, worked for mounting purposes only.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite. Hong Kong | 08 avr. 2013 www.sothebys.com