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Lot 131 · Fine Jewellery

by Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1945

A Sapphire And Ruby Brooch

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Estimate
£7,000–£9,000 hammer ≈ $10,963–$14,095
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — Fine Jewellery, London, New Bond Street · 4 December 2014
Record ID
TB-2026-2053761
Record
first seen 25 Jul 2026 · updated 25 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A Sapphire And Ruby Brooch, by Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1945. Bonhams, 4 Dec 2014, lot 131. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2053761.

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A Sapphire And Ruby Brooch, by Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1945. Bonhams, 4 Dec 2014, lot 131. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2053761.

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From the same sale Fine Jewellery · Dec 2014

LotArtistEstimateResult
circa 1790 £4,000–£6,000
circa 1870 Enamel And Diamond Brooches Two Gold £3,000–£4,000
late 19th-early 20th century A Sapphire, Diamond And Pearl Crossover Bangle £4,000–£5,000
circa 1840 A Gold And Enamel Bangle £5,000–£7,000
circa 1920 Emerald And Diamond Ring £12,000–£15,000
circa 1910 A Double-sided Opal And Diamond Brooch £8,000–£10,000

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