Sale 2020
London, South Kensington
|
7 September 2011
Price realised
GBP 5,625
Estimate
A star sapphire and diamond pendant necklace The pendant with central oval cabochon star sapphire to a single-cut diamond twin row surround and ribbon bow surmount, to a fine link neckchain
Provenance
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
Francesca Valentini
fvalentini@christies.com
+44 (0)20 7752 3351
Geoff Young
gyoung@christies.com
+44 (0)20 7752 3267
Marie-Cecile Cisamolo
mccisamolo@christies
+44 (0)20 7752 3269
Mark Bowis
mbowis@christies.com
+44 (0)20 7752 3266
Vija Celmins, Soul of a Nation, a ride across the Sahara Desert, an Impressionist in Dallas, early Rubens, and more
An expert introduction to emeralds, from the importance of colour, clarity and saturation to common treatments and favourite cuts
Christie’s Senior International Jewellery Director David Warren explains why pieces featuring the signature of top brands attract serious collectors worldwide
An expert look at the history of the French jewellery house and its iconic creations loved by film stars, heiresses and royalty
Christie’s Billy Jobling explores the collection, which offers a nuanced survey of the YBA generation and celebrates a time in which new life was breathed into London
This study for a gorgon in the Beethoven Frieze in Vienna may look familiar — a sister work has recently been promoting a Klimt exhibition in London