4 février 2016
Fine Pair of spinel and diamond pendent ear clips, end of 18th century
Fine Pair of spinel and diamond pendent ear clips, end of 18th century. Photo Sotheby's
Each of girandole design, set with pear-shaped and oval spinels in cut down collets, embellished with circular-, single-, French-, rose-cut and cushion-shaped diamonds, the surmount can be worn on its own and the two side pendants are removable. Estimate 22,000 — 30,000 CHF. Lot 260. Sold 116,500 CHF
Provenance: Duke Wilhelm II von Urach (1864-1928) and his wife Amélie (1865-1912), born Duchess in Bayern.
Duke Wihelm II von Urach (1864-1928) and his second wife Wiltrud (1884-1975), born Princess of Bavaria.
Prince Alfred von und zu Liechtenstein (1842-1907) and his wife Henriette (1843-1931), born Princess von und zu Liechtenstein.
Prince Karl von und zu Liechtenstein (1878-1955) and his wife Elisabeth (1894-1962), born Princess von Urach and Countess Wurtemberg.
Prince Wilhelm von und zu Liechtenstein (1922- 2006) and his wife Emma (1926-1984), born von Guthmannstahl-Benvenuti.
Thence by descent.
Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels And A Celebration of Taste and Style, Magnificent Jewels from a Private Collection. Geneva, 12 May 2009
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