circa 1930

Lot 1. Property from a Distinguished American Collection. A magnificent gem-set, diamond and enamel  ‘Tutti Frutti’ Bracelet by Cartier, circa 1930. Estimate: 600,000 - 800,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. NEW YORK, NY.- Sotheby’s unveiled today a new season of jewellery auctions, including dates for the company’s flagship spring jewellery sales. Postponed as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, these highly-anticipated sales - often considered as a bellwether for the market – follow a... [Lire la suite]

Lot 150. An art deco lacquer and enamel desk clock, by Cartier, circa 1930. Estimate £10,000 - £15,000. Courtesy Bonham's.  The square black lacquer case on a stepped plinth, the silver coloured square dial with enamelled Roman numerals and hands, in a shaped frame of geometric design applied with red lacquer decoration, dial signed Cartier, movement signed European Watch & Clock Co. Inc., 16.7cm x 16.0cm x 8.8cm, fitted maker's case. Bonham's. London Jewels, December 4, 2019 2:00 PM... [Lire la suite]

Lot 151. An art deco nephrite and aventurine quartz partners clock, by Cartier, circa 1930. Estimate £15,000 - £20,000. Courtesy Bonham's.  Double-sided, the octagonal nephrite case with carved tiling and an aventurine quartz base and stepped pediment, the cream dials with applied black enamelled Roman numerals, black enamelled and hands and a gold bezel, dials signed Cartier, base plate signed Cartier, numbered 2130, 13.0cm x 10.0cm x 7.0cm. Bonham's. London Jewels, December 4, 2019 2:00 PM... [Lire la suite]

Lot 149. Colored Stone, Diamond and Enamel Bracelet, circa 1930. Estimate $100,000 - $330,000. Lot Sold 740,000 USD. Courtesy Sotheby's. The flexible openwork foliate band set with carved sapphires, rubies and emeralds, accented by round and triangle-shaped sapphire cabochons, further set with onyx beads, highlighted by old European and single-cut diamonds, applied with black enamel, length 6¾ inches; circa 1930, four small diamonds and one onyx bead missing. Literature: For... [Lire la suite]

Lot 221. Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Bracelet, Mauboussin, France, circa 1930. Estimate 60,000 — 80,000 USD. Lot sold 300,000 USD. © Sotheby's. Of foliate design, the flexible band set with carved rubies, sapphires and emeralds, accented by ruby, sapphire and emerald beads, further decorated with old European, square, single-cut and baguette diamonds, length 7 inches, signed Mauboussin, France, partially numbered 1150, with French assay marks; circa 1930. Sotheby's.... [Lire la suite]

Lot 678. A jadeite and diamond brooch, circa 1930. Estimate HK$88,000 - 150,000 (US$11,000 - 19,000). Sold for HK$ 481,250 (€ 52,400). © Bonhams 2001-2018 The translucent carved jadeite plaque of intense green colour, depicting a pot of lotus flowers, accented by baguette, marquise, and brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approx. 6.10cts total, length 5.4 cm. Accompanied by a HKJSL report stating that the natural colour fei cui (jadeite jade) has no resin detected. Bonhams. JEWELS & JADEITE, 19 Sep... [Lire la suite]

Lot 133. A pair of art deco natural pearl and D colour, VS2 clarity, Type Ia diamond pendent earrings, circa 1930. Estimate £ 30,000 - 40,000 (€ 33,000 - 45,000). Sold for £ 58,750 (€ 66,212). © Bonhams 2001-2018 The drop-shaped natural pearls, measuring 8.88 - 8.95 x 10.80mm and 8.87 - 8.92 x 10.56mm, each suspended from step-cut diamond single-stone surmounts, weighing 2.00 and 2.29 carats, via single baguette-cut diamond connecting links, length 2.8cm. Accompanied by a report from GCS... [Lire la suite]

Coral and Diamonds Earrings, Cartier Paris, circa 1930. Coral, diamond, and platinum. Length 3.18 cm (1.25 in.). Image courtesy A La Vieille Russie / Stand 365. Pavé Diamond Duck Brooch, Raymond Yard, United States, circa 1925. Diamond, ruby, onyx, and platinum. Length 2.87 cm (1.13 in.). Image courtesy A La Vieille Russie / Stand 365.   Art Deco Bracelet, United States, circa 1930. Diamond, sapphire, emerald, ruby, enamel and platinum. Length 19.69 cm... [Lire la suite]

Lot 457. Elegant Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Bracelet, Cartier, France, circa 1930. Estimate 700,000 — 900,000 USD. Lot sold 845,000 USD. Courtesy Sotheby's. The flexible line bracelet set with seven emerald-cut emeralds weighing 4.37, 3.98, 3.65, 3.39, 2.95, 2.18 and 2.06 carats, alternating with seven cushion-cut diamonds weighing a total of 17.91 carats, further spaced by baguette diamonds weighing approximately 3.90 carats, length 7½ inches, signed Cartier, partially numbered, with French... [Lire la suite]

Lot 209. Diamond Necklace-Bracelet Combination, Chaumet, France, circa 1930. Estimate 80,000 — 120,000 USD. Lot sold 112,500 USD. Courtesy Sotheby's. The geometric links set with old European, single-cut and baguette diamonds, length 15¼ inches, detachable into five segments for variety of wear, with French assay and partial maker's marks for Chaumet; circa 1930.  Sotheby's. The Jeweler’s Eye: The Personal Collection of Fred Leighton New York, 18 Apr 2018, 02:00 PM