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Lot 55 · Important Jewels

Diamond and coral octopus brooch

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Estimate
$7,000–$9,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Sotheby's — Important Jewels, New York · 25 September 2008
Record ID
TB-2026-3786616
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 6 Sep 2026 · source ↗
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Diamond and coral octopus brooch. Sotheby's, 25 Sep 2008, lot 55. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3786616.

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Diamond and coral octopus brooch. Sotheby's, 25 Sep 2008, lot 55. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3786616.

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From the same sale Important Jewels · Sep 2008

LotArtistEstimateResult
Diamond ring $75,000–$100,000
Sapphire and diamond brooch $6,000–$8,000
Pair of amethyst and diamond pendant-earclips $12,000–$15,000
Diamond bracelet $350,000–$450,000
Diamond ring $25,000–$35,000
Diamond bracelet and ring $5,000–$7,000

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