Sale 1290
Geneva
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14 November 2001
Price realised
CHF 35,250
Estimate
A SET OF ENAMEL, RUBY, DIAMOND AND GOLD "LACE" JEWELLERY, BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Comprising a clip brooch, designed as a pierced white enamel and gold stylised flowerhead to the circular-cut ruby and diamond cluster centre, enhanced by collet diamonds; and a pair of ear clips en suite, circa 1940 Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, N.Y., no. 4751 (2)
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