17 août 2012
A Gold, Diamond And Hardstone Letter Opener, Van Cleef & Arpels, New York, Circa 1960
A Gold, Diamond And Hardstone Letter Opener, Van Cleef & Arpels, New York, Circa 1960. Photo Sotheby's
the handle moldeled as a stylized bird, the body carved of ruby matrix, with diamond-set head and tail feathers and emerald eye. Reverse engraved VAN CLEEF & ARPELS N.Y. 47080; length 8 1/8 in. 20.6 cm - Estimate 2,500-3,000 USD
Sotheby's. Property from the Estate of Brooke Astor. New York | 24 sept. 2012 www.sothebys.com
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