Two Gold Enamel and Diamond Brooches, circa 1900

Comprising: an annular scalloped brooch depicting a sunset in plique-à-jour enamel, the red sun in guilloché enamel and an iris in polychrome enamel, highlighted with a circular- and a rose-cut diamond; together with a chased gold brooch depicting an iris decorated with white and green enamel to a plique-à-jour enamel background, accented with a cascade of rose-cut diamonds, later brooch fitting, accompanied by two glazed display cases. Estimate 5,000—6,000 GBP - Lot Sold  6,250 GBP

LITERATURE AND REFERENCES: Cf: Sotheby's Catalogue, Jewels, Antique, Period and Contemporary,16th December 2004, London, Lot 73, when one jewel was previously sold.

Cf: Sotheby's Catalogue, Art Nouveau Jewellery and Jewels from the Belle Epoque 1890-1914, 18th June 1998, London, Lot 475, when one jewel was previously sold.

Sotheby's. Important Jewels. 17 Dec 08. London. photos courtesy Sotheby's. www.sothebys.com