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Lot 535 · Jewels & Jadeite

A Karat Yellow Gold and Sapphire Vanity Case, Van Cleef & Arpels, Circa 1940

Van Cleef & Arpels

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Estimate
HK$60,000–HK$75,000 hammer ≈ $7,644–$9,555
Result
Performance
Sale
Phillips — Jewels & Jadeite, Hong Kong · 26 May 2019
Record ID
TB-2026-239905
Record
first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 20 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Van Cleef & Arpels, A Karat Yellow Gold and Sapphire Vanity Case, Van Cleef & Arpels, Circa 1940. Phillips, 26 May 2019, lot 535. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-239905.

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Van Cleef & Arpels, A Karat Yellow Gold and Sapphire Vanity Case, Van Cleef & Arpels, Circa 1940. Phillips, 26 May 2019, lot 535. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-239905.

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From the same sale Jewels & Jadeite · May 2019

LotArtistEstimateResult
A Red Spinel and Diamond Ring HK$120,000–HK$140,000
An Exquisite Coloured Diamond and Diamond 'Butterfly' Ring/Pendant HK$480,000–HK$550,000
A Jadeite and Diamond Ring HK$65,000–HK$80,000
A Carved Jadeite 'Pepper' and Diamond Pendant HK$50,000–HK$70,000
A Pair of Jadeite Cabochon and Diamond Pendent Earrings HK$100,000–HK$130,000
A Jadeite Cabochon and Diamond Ring HK$240,000–HK$300,000

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