Sale 4991
London, South Kensington
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12 September 2006
Price realised
GBP 1,320
Estimate
A DIAMOND, GEM AND ENAMEL JESTER CLIP BROOCH, BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS The jester's head with diamond-set ruff to the articulated segmented green enamel cape with coral bead terminals and central sugar twist design screw-shaped column, circa 1930, 6.2 cm. high, French marks See back cover illustration Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, No. 49397
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