• Christies auction house James Christie logo

    Sale 2177

    New York Jewels

    New York

    |

    11 June 2009

    Browse Sale
Previous Lot
Search
Next Lot
    • Christies auction image unavailable
    Lot 141

    A MULTI-GEM, DIAMOND AND GOLD BLACKAMOOR BROOCH, BY NARDI

    Price realised

    USD 10,000

    Estimate

    USD 3,000 - USD 5,000

    Follow lot
    Add to Interests

    A MULTI-GEM, DIAMOND AND GOLD BLACKAMOOR BROOCH, BY NARDI
    The carved black ebony blackamoor wearing circular-cut diamond and cabochon ruby ear pendants, with a sculpted gold turban enhanced by circular-cut diamond, cabochon ruby and circular-cut sapphire foliate detail, surmounted by a mabé pearl, and a textured 18k gold tunic, decorated with circular-cut diamond, cabochon ruby and circular and oval-cut sapphire floral motifs, mounted in 18k gold
    Signed S. Nardi

    Contact us

    • Contact Client Service

      info@christies.com

      New York +1 212 636 2000

      London +44 (0)20 7839 9060

      infoasia@christies.com

      Asia +852 2760 1766

    Recommended features

      • 5 minutes with... A Fabergé aq
      • 5 minutes with... A Fabergé aquamarine and diamond tiara

        Angela Berden and Max Fawcett admire a romantic Fabergé tiara — coming to Christie’s Geneva on 15 May — with spectacular royal provenance

      • A brief history of engraved Cl
      • A brief history of engraved Classical gems

        Specialist G. Max Bernheimer explains their significance as 40 exquisite pieces from the G. Sangiorgi Collection sell in New York for $10,640,500

      • Van Cleef & Arpels — A co
      • Van Cleef & Arpels — A collector’s guide

        An expert look at the history of the French jewellery house and its iconic creations loved by film stars, heiresses and royalty

      • An expert’s guide to signed&nb
      • An expert’s guide to signed jewellery

        Christie’s Senior International Jewellery Director David Warren explains why pieces featuring the signature of top brands attract serious collectors worldwide

      • Collecting guide: Portrait min
      • Collecting guide: Portrait miniatures

        These tiny works of art were made by some of the greatest artists of their day. Illustrated with lots offered in London on 22 May

      • The must-see exhibitions at th
      • The must-see exhibitions at the 2019 Venice Biennale

        As the 2019 Venice Art Biennale gets underway, we highlight the must-see collateral exhibitions around the city

Share
Email
Copy link