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The following lots (Lots 644-646) are from the estate of author Ethel Portnoy (1927-2004). Portnoy was born in the Bronx, New York, from a Russian-jewish family. She moved to Europe in the 1950s where she met Vijftigers Simon Vinkenoog and Rudy Kousbroek. After working for the UNESCO she devoted all her time to writing from 1962. Her famous volume of stories Broodje Aap was published in 1978. Part of Portnoy's collection of 20th Century jewellery designs was exhibited at Kunstnijverheid in de jaren twintig, an exhibition under the supervision of Prof. Dr. H.L.C. Jaffé at the Institute of Art History of the University of Amsterdam from 27 October to 17 November 1972.

20th Century

A COLLECTION OF JEWELLERY

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20th Century
A COLLECTION OF JEWELLERY
Comprising a large group of earrings, bracelets, brooches, buckles, necklaces and other items in enamelled metal, plastic, glass and other materials

Provenance

Ethel Portnoy, thence by descent

Special notice

Christie's charge a premium to the buyer on the final bid price of each lot sold at the following rates: 23.8% of the final bid price of each lot sold up to and including €150,000 and 14.28% of any amount in excess of €150,000. Buyers' premium is calculated on the basis of each lot individually.

Sale room notice

Please note that this lot is sold 'as is' and is not subject to return.

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