27 novembre 2017

An Art Nouveau enamel and diamond bracelet, by Vever, circa 1905

Lot 77. An Art Nouveau enamel and diamond bracelet, by Vever, circa 1905. Estimate GBP 5,000 - GBP 7,000 (USD 6,640 - USD 9,296). © Christie's Images Ltd 2017 Of openwork foliate design, modelled as a series of blue and frosted colourless plique-à-jour enamel triple flowerheads with metallic foil inclusions, to further shaded green plique-à-jour enamel leaves, circa 1905, 17.6cm, with French marks for gold. Signed Vever Paris. Christie's. Important Jewels, 29 November... [Lire la suite]
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10 novembre 2017

An Art Nouveau coloured sapphire, citrine and enamel brooch, by René Lalique

Lot 14. An Art Nouveau Ceylon yellow sapphire, citrine and enamel brooch, by René Lalique, circa 1905. Estimate CHF 70,000 - CHF 90,000 (USD 70,375 - USD 90,482). © Christies Images Ltd 2017  Centering a cushion-shaped yellow sapphire within a veronica plant surround in yellow molten glass and brown enamel, to the circular and pear-shaped citrine drop, circa 1905, 9.0 cm, with French assay mark for gold Signed Lalique.  Accompanied by report no. 92643 dated 7 June 2017 from... [Lire la suite]
17 avril 2017

18 Karat Gold, Enamel, Peridot and Pearl Pendant-Necklace, René Lalique, circa 1905

Lot 216. 18 Karat Gold, Enamel, Peridot and Pearl Pendant-Necklace, René Lalique, circa 1905. Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's.  The baton-shaped links applied with light green enamel, with three small pearls, supporting a pendant designed as opposing dragonflies highlighted with blue and green enamel, centering an oval-shaped peridot and suspending a baroque pearl measuring approximately 15.9 by 10.0 mm, length 15½ inches, signed Lalique; accompanied by a hat pin attachment, the pendant and... [Lire la suite]
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14 avril 2017

Gold, opal and enamel brooch, Tiffany & Co., Designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, circa 1905

Lot 68. Gold, opal and enamel brooch, Tiffany & Co., Designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, circa 1905. Estimate $12,000–15,000. Photo: Sotheby's. Centering an oval-shaped cabochon opal within openwork foliate surrounds, flanked by two smaller cabochon opals, decorated with leaves applied with translucent green enamel, gross weight approximately 8 dwts, signed Tiffany & Co.; circa 1905. Exhibited: Shelburne Museum, Natural Beauties: Jewelry From Art Nouveau to Now, Shelburne, Vermont, 15 November... [Lire la suite]
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13 mars 2017

Hancocks at TEFAF Maastricht, Stand 243

Art Deco suite, circa 1925. Sapphires of 200 carats, pearls of 42 carats and old cut diamonds of 3.2 carats © Hancocks Comprising a necklace, bracelet and pair of drop earrings, each is set with graduated polished oval sapphire cabochon beads, interspersed by white pearl and old-cut diamond trio connections. The necklace features a suspended large sapphire cabochon pearl and diamond articulated drop. Typical of the era, the suite is transformable with the bracelet and necklace being able to be joined together to form a long... [Lire la suite]
07 mars 2017

René Lalique. Beetle necklace, circa 1905

René Lalique. Beetle necklace, circa 1905. Gold, enamel and moulded glass , signed René Lalique © Wartski Wartski. TEFAF Maastrich. Stand 242.
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06 septembre 2016

Important Jewels at Sotheby's New York, 22 september 2016

From Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels to David Webb and beyond, the September 22nd sale of Important Jewels in New York is headlined by a vast selection of signed jewels from a variety of celebrated makers. Classic white diamonds, such as this 27.35 carat oval-shaped diamond, and colored stones are also on offer in this first sale of the fall auction season. Whether you are seeking bold gold looks for daytime or diamond-set dazzlers for the evening, the Important Jewels sale will ensure your fall gets off to a fashion-forward start.... [Lire la suite]
26 juillet 2016

A Belle Epoque sapphire and diamond brooch and a pair of ear pendants, circa 1905

Lot 280. A Belle Epoque sapphire and diamond brooch and a pair of ear pendants, circa 1905. Estimate £8,000 - £12,000 ($15,768 - $23,652). Price Realized £13,200 ($26,017).Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2006 The central circular-cut sapphire and diamond cluster drop within the rose-cut diamond floral wreath with diamond bow terminals, suspending a sapphire and diamond drop, earrings en suite, adapted, mounted in platinum, circa 1905, brooch 6.7 cm. high, in original cream leather fitted case (3).  ... [Lire la suite]
26 juillet 2016

A pair of Belle Epoque pearl and diamond pendants, circa 1905

Lot 283. A pair of Belle Epoque natural pearl and diamond pendants, circa 1905. Estimate £7,000 - £10,000 ($13,797 - $19,710). Price Realized £16,800 ($33,113).Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2006 Each composed of a pearl drop measuring 14.55 and 14.48 mm. high to the diamond twin line surmount, circa 1905, in original red leather fitted case embossed with initials P.A. for Philip Alexius de Laszlo (1869-1937) Accompanied by report No. 981295 dated 24 August 2006 from the Precious Stone Laboratory, London,... [Lire la suite]
03 juillet 2016

HANCOCKS at Masterpiece London 2016

An exceptional Art Deco diamond, ruby, emerald and enamel 'Tutti Frutti' bracelet, by Cartier, New York, 1929. Price on request. Courtesy Hancocks An extraordinary 41.78ct cushion cut diamond crossover ring by Hancocks. Price on request. Courtesy Hancocks Les ferrets de la Reine. An exceptional emerald and diamond devant de corsage by Fulco di Verdura, 1958. Price on request. Courtesy Hancocks A beautiful gold, enamel and natural pearl Art Nouveau pendant by René... [Lire la suite]