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Lot 15 · The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor: The Legendary Jewels, Evening Sale (I)

A historical scene

Circle Of Gérard De Lairesse · oil on panel

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Estimate
€2,500–€3,500 hammer ≈ $3,006–$4,208
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor: The Legendary Jewels, Evening Sale (I), New York · 17 May 2004
Dimensions
28.6 x 28.8 cm
Record ID
TB-2026-4636509
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Circle Of Gérard De Lairesse, A historical scene. Christie's, 17 May 2004, lot 15. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4636509.

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From the same sale The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor: The Legendary Jewels, Evening Sale (I) · May 2004

LotArtistEstimateResult
The Perelman Bracelet a Diamond and Gold "Tonnelles" Bracelet, by Van… THE PERELMAN BRACELET A DIAMOND AND GOLD "TONNELLES" BRACELET, BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS $30,000–$50,000
A Diamond and Platinum Ring, by Jar A DIAMOND AND PLATINUM RING, BY JAR $8,000–$12,000
The Burton Cognac Diamond Ring a Colored Diamond Ring, by Van Cleef &… THE BURTON COGNAC DIAMOND RING A COLORED DIAMOND RING, BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS $180,000–$220,000
An Art Nouveau Enamel and Multi-Gem Butterfly, by Boucheron AN ART NOUVEAU ENAMEL AND MULTI-GEM BUTTERFLY, BY BOUCHERON $10,000–$15,000
A Pair of Emerald and Diamond Ear Pendants, by Bvlgari A PAIR OF EMERALD AND DIAMOND EAR PENDANTS, BY BVLGARI $150,000–$200,000
~A Pair of Coral, Amethyst and Diamond "Panka" Ear Pendants, by Van C… ~A PAIR OF CORAL, AMETHYST AND DIAMOND "PANKA" EAR PENDANTS, BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS $40,000–$60,000

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Circle Of Gérard De Lairesse Venus and Adonis $6,736 Christie's, Nov 2013
Circle Of Gérard De Lairesse Mercury and Herse Christie's, May 2002
Circle Of Gérard De Lairesse A bacchanal; and An amorous couple with putti disporting Christie's, Apr 2009
Circle Of Gérard De Lairesse The finding of Moses Heritage Auctions, Jun 2024
Circle Of Gérard De Lairesse The Rape of Europa unframed Bonhams, Dec 2012
Flemish School 18th Century [no title recorded] Dorotheum, Dec 2024
After Sir Peter Paul Rubens and Frans Snyders, late 17th Century Ceres with two nymphs Bonhams, Apr 2023
Circle Of Gérard De Lairesse Chirst in the house of Martha and Mary Christie's, Dec 1998

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