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Lot 85 · Fine Jewels

Renaissance Revival pearl, ruby, pearl, enamel and fringe necklace, circa 1870

Eugène Fontenay

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Estimate
£7,500–£10,000 hammer ≈ $9,470–$12,627
Result
Performance
Sale
Sotheby's — Fine Jewels, London · 27 November 2024
Record ID
TB-2026-5256945
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 6 Sep 2026 · source ↗
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Eugène Fontenay, Renaissance Revival pearl, ruby, pearl, enamel and fringe necklace, circa 1870. Sotheby's, 27 Nov 2024, lot 85. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5256945.

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Eugène Fontenay, Renaissance Revival pearl, ruby, pearl, enamel and fringe necklace, circa 1870. Sotheby's, 27 Nov 2024, lot 85. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5256945.

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From the same sale Fine Jewels · Nov 2024

LotArtistEstimateResult
Peridot and diamond necklace, 1988 Grima £5,000–£7,000
Diamond brooch, 'Tourbillon', 1942 and a pair of diamond earrings Van Cleef & Arpels £15,000–£20,000
Diamond suite, 'C de Cartier' Cartier £15,000–£20,000
Bracelet Tiffany & Co. £5,000–£7,000
Diamond pendant necklace, early 20th century £20,000–£30,000
Etrsucan Revival gold fringe necklace, circa 1890 Eugène Fontenay £6,000–£8,000

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