Lot 36 · Colorful Whimsy: Jewels by Michele della Valle
Afro Muses: Harem 6
Chris Ofili · nine works--watercolor and graphite on paper
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- Estimate
- $100,000–$150,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Colorful Whimsy: Jewels by Michele della Valle, New York · 3 November 1999
- Dimensions
- each: 9½ x 6¼ in. (24.1 x 15.8 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3563616
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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- TB-2026-3563616 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-3563616
Chris Ofili, Afro Muses: Harem 6. Christie's, 3 Nov 1999, lot 36. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3563616.
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Chris Ofili, Afro Muses: Harem 6. Christie's, 3 Nov 1999, lot 36. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3563616.
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From the same sale Colorful Whimsy: Jewels by Michele della Valle · Nov 1999
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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|---|---|---|---|---|
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