1938

Sapphire bracelet-watch, Ludo Hexagon, Van Cleef & Arpels, 1938 - Sothebys The flexible band of honeycomb design, each link centring on a circular-cut sapphire, to a mystery set sapphire clasp concealing a cocktail watch, length approximately 180mm, dial signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered, French assay and maker’s marks. Estimate:  29,000 – 43,000 CHF EXHIBITED: A similar 'Ludo Hexagon' bracelet watch set with aquamarines appeared in the exhibition Set in Style: The Jewelry... [Lire la suite]

Sapphire bracelet-watch, "Ludo Hexagon", Van Cleef & Arpels, 1938 - Sotheby's The flexible band of honeycomb design, each link centring on a circular-cut sapphire, to a mystery set sapphire clasp concealing a cocktail watch, length approximately 180mm, dial signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered, French assay and maker’s marks. Estimate:  29,000 – 43,000 CHF EXHIBITED: A similar 'Ludo Hexagon' bracelet watch set with aquamarines appeared in the exhibition Set in Style: The Jewelry... [Lire la suite]

Diamond brooch, Cartier, 1938. Photo Sotheby’s. Of flower head inspiration, the petals pavé-set with circular- and brilliant-cut diamonds, to a cushion-shaped diamond pistil embellished with radiating baguettes and circular-cut stones of yellowish and brownish tints, mounted in platinum, signed Cartier London. 

The 1938 Delage D6-70 Tourer, in striking red-and-black paintwork, was purchased by the actress directly from the Delage stand at the 1938 Motor Show. Sold for £51,750. Photo: Bonhams LONDON.- The car bought new by 1940s star of stage and screen Margaret Lockwood (1916 – 1990) with one of her first film pay cheques was offered for sale at the Bonhams Beaulieu Sale in Hampshire on Saturday 8th September – one week before what would have been her 96th birthday. The 1938 Delage D6-70 Tourer, in striking red-and-black paintwork,... [Lire la suite]

1938 Horch 853A Special Roadster by Erdmann & Rossi. Photo Darin Schnabel ©2012 Courtesy of RM Auctions Chassis No. 854275. Engine No. 852006. Commission no.3164. Estimate: $6,000,000-$8,000,000 US$ 120 bhp, 4,944 cc inline overhead cam eight-cylinder engine, four-speed sliding gear synchromesh transmission with overdrive, independent front suspension via upper A-arms and lower twin transverse leaf springs and chassis lubrication system, fully independent rear suspension with half shafts and... [Lire la suite]

René Boivin. Bague «treillis» en or jaune rehaussée de diamants de taille brillant. Vers 1938.  Photo Antoine Aguttes Poids brut : 14,2gr. Lot 43. Estimation : 8 000 / 10 000 €Un certificat d'authenticité de Madame Francoise Cailles sera remis à l'acquéreur.A gold and diamond «treillis» ring by René Boivin. A certificate from Madam Cailles is included. Antoine Aguttes. Mercredi 8 août 2012. Hôtel Majestic - 10, La Croisette - 06407 Cannes. Contact: Diane de Karajan 06 58 99 89 94.

1938 Bugatti Type 57C Stelvio Drophead Coupé by Gangloff. © 2012 courtesy RM Auctions Chassis No. 57716. Estimate : €240.000-€280.000 It is ironic that Ettore Bugatti’s most successful Le Mans car was intended as a grand routier, not an out-and-out sports car. Designed by his son Jean, the Type 57 used the eight-cylinder twin-cam engine of the Type 49, but with timing gears rather than chains. The model was introduced in 1934 and became the sole offering in 1936 when its siblings were discontinued. A lowered... [Lire la suite]

Exceptionnelle broche Cartier Paris, 1938. photo Accademia Fine Art Pièce unique représentant une déesse chevauchant un monstre marinImportant corail sculpté, serti d'or jaune, émaux, émeraudes, saphirs certains taillés à motifs de feuilles, onyx et de diamants que l'on retrouve sur la couronne, les bracelets, les ailes, ainsi qu'une ornementation de lignes de diamants stylisées en forme de vagues. 11 émeraudes, 5 saphirs, 4 émeraudes sculptées, 3 saphirs sculptés, 132 petits diamants, 4 baguettes de diamants. Signée et numérotée... [Lire la suite]

HERMES Paris. Rare et beau carré en soie imprimée, titré Pékinois, 1959, signé X. de Poret. Photo Artcurial Très bon état général (roulotté restauré par la Maison Hermès. Estimation : 1 200 / 1 500 € Rare and beautiful printed silk scarf, entitled Pékinois, 1959, signed X. de Poret. Very good overall condition. (The edge rolls have been remade by Hermès house). HERMES Paris. Exceptionnel et rare carré en soie imprimée brochée, titré Edward Rex-La Tapisserie de Bayeux, 1940, dessiné par Pittner. Photo Artcurial Très bon état... [Lire la suite]

Georges Guyot (1885-1973,)  La lionne couchée, 1938. Photo Eric Pillon Enchères Aquarelle et encre de Chine signée et datée en bas à droite. 28,5 x 45 - Estimation : 7 000 / 8 000 € Eric Pillon Enchères - 78000 Versailles. Vente aux enchères du Dimanche 8 mai 2011. Hôtel des Ventes du Château - 13, avenue de Saint-Cloud.. Tel 01 39 02 40 40