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Lot 206 · Exceptional Jewels: The Wolf Family Collection

A 'Mystery-Set' Ruby and Diamond Clip-Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels

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Estimate
$400,000–$600,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Sotheby's — Exceptional Jewels: The Wolf Family Collection, New York · 20 April 2023
Record ID
TB-2026-5118574
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 6 Sep 2026 · source ↗
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Van Cleef & Arpels, A 'Mystery-Set' Ruby and Diamond Clip-Brooch. Sotheby's, 20 Apr 2023, lot 206. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5118574.

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From the same sale Exceptional Jewels: The Wolf Family Collection · Apr 2023

LotArtistEstimateResult
A Two-Color Gold Evening Purse $15,000–$20,000
A Pair of Gold and Diamond Earclips Harry Winston $30,000–$50,000
A Pair of Colored Diamond and Diamond Earclips De Grisogono $3,000–$5,000
A Jade, Onyx and Diamond Bracelet $8,000–$12,000
A Pair of Aquamarine and Diamond Earclips, France $15,000–$20,000
A Diamond Bracelet $80,000–$120,000

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