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Lot 3656 · Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels

A Pair of Moonstone, Ivory and Agate Sculptures, by Cartier

A PAIR OF MOONSTONE, IVORY AND AGATE SCULPTURES, BY CARTIER · dimensions 19.3 x 16.5 x 12.5 and 17.1 x 15.5 x 7.6 cm, in two green leather Cartier cases

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Estimate
HK$2,000,000–HK$3,000,000 hammer ≈ $254,955–$382,432
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels, Hong Kong · 29 May 2012
Dimensions
dimensions 19.3 x 16.5 x 12.5 and 17.1 x 15.5 x 7.6 cm, in two green leather Cartier cases
Record ID
TB-2026-4573179
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A PAIR OF MOONSTONE, IVORY AND AGATE SCULPTURES, BY CARTIER, A PAIR OF MOONSTONE, IVORY AND AGATE SCULPTURES, BY CARTIER. Christie's, 29 May 2012, lot 3656. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4573179.

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A PAIR OF MOONSTONE, IVORY AND AGATE SCULPTURES, BY CARTIER, A PAIR OF MOONSTONE, IVORY AND AGATE SCULPTURES, BY CARTIER. Christie's, 29 May 2012, lot 3656. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4573179.

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From the same sale Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels · May 2012

LotArtistEstimateResult
A Set of Historic Diamond Models A SET OF HISTORIC DIAMOND MODELS HK$50,000–HK$80,000
A Pair of Jadeite Carvings A PAIR OF JADEITE CARVINGS HK$100,000–HK$150,000
A Lady's Diamond Wristwatch, by Cartier A LADY'S DIAMOND WRISTWATCH, BY CARTIER HK$65,000–HK$95,000
A Pair of Jadeite and Diamond Cufflinks A PAIR OF JADEITE AND DIAMOND CUFFLINKS HK$80,000–HK$120,000
A Multi-Gem Necklace A MULTI-GEM NECKLACE HK$50,000–HK$80,000
An Emerald and Diamond Ring Emerald And Diamond Ring HK$500,000–HK$800,000

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