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Lot 215 · Jewels Online & Colorful Whimsy: Jewels by Michele della Valle

Handuk, Merah Jambu

Auke Cornelis Sonnega

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Estimate
S$10,000–S$15,000 hammer ≈ $5,663–$8,495
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Jewels Online & Colorful Whimsy: Jewels by Michele della Valle, New York · 30 September 2001
Record ID
TB-2026-3496549
Record
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Auke Cornelis Sonnega, Handuk, Merah Jambu. Christie's, 30 Sep 2001, lot 215. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3496549.

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From the same sale Jewels Online & Colorful Whimsy: Jewels by Michele della Valle · Sep 2001

LotArtistEstimateResult
J. E. Caldwell & Co. Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Line Bracelet J. E. CALDWELL & CO. ART DECO EMERALD AND DIAMOND LINE BRACELET $6,000–$8,000
David Webb Diamond and Emerald Ring DAVID WEBB DIAMOND AND EMERALD RING $10,000–$15,000
No Reserve | Elsa Peretti, Tiffany & Co. Gold Headband and Tiffany & … NO RESERVE | ELSA PERETTI, TIFFANY & CO. GOLD HEADBAND AND TIFFANY & CO. GOLD HAIR CLIPS $2,000–$3,000
No Reserve | Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace NO RESERVE | RUBY, EMERALD AND DIAMOND PENDANT NECKLACE $5,000–$7,000
Alexandre Reza Ruby and Diamond Earrings ALEXANDRE REZA RUBY AND DIAMOND EARRINGS $10,000–$15,000
No Reserve | Diamond and Ruby Pendant-Earrings NO RESERVE | DIAMOND AND RUBY PENDANT-EARRINGS $7,000–$10,000

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Auke Cornelis Sonnega Three Balinese girls. 1956 Lempertz, Jun 2023
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Auke Cornelis Sonnega dua gadis (two girls)  Sotheby's, Oct 2017

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