Lot Essay
Doris Duke commissioned this necklace from David Webb on 10 October 1969 using opal beads, faceted glass beads and gold clasp she provided. The invoice came to $400.
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A TWO-STRAND OPAL LONGCHAIN NECKLACE, BY DAVID WEBB
Each strand composed of a series of graduated opal beads, measuring from approximately 8.00 to 14.30 mm, spaced by faceted glass rondelles, joined by a polished gold buckle clasp, enhanced by single and old European-cut diamonds, mounted in 14k gold, circa 1969, 37¼ ins.
Signed Webb for David Webb
Each strand composed of a series of graduated opal beads, measuring from approximately 8.00 to 14.30 mm, spaced by faceted glass rondelles, joined by a polished gold buckle clasp, enhanced by single and old European-cut diamonds, mounted in 14k gold, circa 1969, 37¼ ins.
Signed Webb for David Webb
Special notice
Christie's is selling all lots in this sale as agent for an organization which holds a State of New York Exempt Organization certificate. Seller explicitly reserves all trademark and trade name rights and rights of privacy and publicity in the name and image of Doris Duke. No buyer of any property in this sale will acquire any right to use the Doris Duke name or image. Seller further explicitly reserves all copyright rights in designs or other copyrightable works included in the property offered for sale. No buyer of any property in the sale will acquire the rights to reproduce, distribute copies of, or prepare derivative works of such designs or copyrightable works.