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Lot 174 · Colorful Whimsy: Jewels by Michele della Valle

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Robert Cottingham · oil on canvas

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Estimate
$40,000–$60,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Colorful Whimsy: Jewels by Michele della Valle, New York · 3 November 1999
Dimensions
31½ x 31½ in. (80 x 80 cm.)
Record ID
TB-2026-5434202
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Robert Cottingham, TI. Christie's, 3 Nov 1999, lot 174. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5434202.

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From the same sale Colorful Whimsy: Jewels by Michele della Valle · Nov 1999

LotArtistEstimateResult
Michele Della Valle Tourmaline and Diamond Ring MICHELE DELLA VALLE TOURMALINE AND DIAMOND RING $4,000–$6,000
Michele Della Valle Aquamarine Bead, Ruby and Diamond Necklace MICHELE DELLA VALLE AQUAMARINE BEAD, RUBY AND DIAMOND NECKLACE $3,000–$5,000
Michele Della Valle Tanzanite, Ruby and Diamond Ring MICHELE DELLA VALLE TANZANITE, RUBY AND DIAMOND RING $7,000–$10,000
Michele Della Valle Amethyst and Multi-Gem Ring MICHELE DELLA VALLE AMETHYST AND MULTI-GEM RING $4,000–$6,000
Michele Della Valle Turquoise and Diamond Earrings MICHELE DELLA VALLE TURQUOISE AND DIAMOND EARRINGS $6,000–$8,000
Michele Della Valle Cultured Pearl, Diamond and Sapphire Earrings MICHELE DELLA VALLE CULTURED PEARL, DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE EARRINGS $4,000–$6,000

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