Gold and sapphire 'La Flamme' brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, France. Photo Sotheby's

Centered by ten yellow sapphires weighing approximately 9.50 carats, accented by 30 calibré-cut sapphires weighing approximately 4.00 carats, signed Van Cleef et Arpels, numbered 51793, with French hallmarks, circa 1940. Estimate 7,500 — 10,000 USD

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