Sale 1290
Geneva
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14 November 2001
Price realised
CHF 24,675
Estimate
This lot is offered without a reserve
A SUITE OF CITRINE JEWELLERY Comprising a necklace, designed as a series of rectangular-cut citrines to the pear-shaped citrine central pendant, each within a textured and polished pink, yellow and white gold floral, foliate and ribbon frame; a pair of ear pendants and two rings en suite, necklace 41.5 cm. (4)
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THE PROPERTY OF A EUROPEAN COLLECTOR SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Over 45 years, the London-based dealer has made his name as a purveyor of eclectic objects from an array of world cultures and historical periods
Thomas Girtin, who died aged just 27, was a friend of J.M.W. Turner — and regarded by many as more gifted. Specialist Harriet Drummond tells us why