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Lot 195 · Colorful Whimsy: Jewels by Michele della Valle

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Robert Motherwell · ink on paper

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Estimate
$5,000–$7,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Colorful Whimsy: Jewels by Michele della Valle, New York · 3 November 1999
Dimensions
9 x 12 in. (22.9 x 30.5 cm.)
Record ID
TB-2026-5434215
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Robert Motherwell, Untitled. Christie's, 3 Nov 1999, lot 195. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5434215.

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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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Robert Motherwell Black Mountain (State II Red) (E. & B. 302) Phillips, Jun 2026
Robert Motherwell Untitled, from London Series I (Walker Art Center 93) Sotheby's, Apr 2026
Robert Motherwell Barcelona Elegy to the Spanish Republic (E. & B. 533) Phillips, Oct 2023
Robert Motherwell America, La France Variations IV (T. 446, E. & B. 332) Phillips, Mar 2022

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