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Lot 52 · Magnificent Jewels

Gold, Diamond and Ruby Desk Timepiece

David Webb

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Estimate
$30,000–$50,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Sotheby's — Magnificent Jewels, New York · 8 June 2023
Record ID
TB-2026-5130709
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 6 Sep 2026 · source ↗
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David Webb, Gold, Diamond and Ruby Desk Timepiece. Sotheby's, 8 Jun 2023, lot 52. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5130709.

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From the same sale Magnificent Jewels · Jun 2023

LotArtistEstimateResult
Gold and Diamond 'Babylon' Necklace and Pair of Earclips, France Cartier $150,000–$250,000
Suite of Gold and Diamond 'Rhodes Panthère' Jewels Cartier $30,000–$50,000
Diamond and Diamond Simulant Bracelet, France $150,000–$200,000
Gold and Diamond 'Bamboo' Cuff-Bracelet and Ring, France Cartier $20,000–$30,000
Diamond 'Olympia' Bracelet, France Van Cleef & Arpels $40,000–$60,000
Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Clip-Brooch, Paris Cartier $40,000–$60,000

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David Webb Pair of Ruby and Diamond Pendant-Earclips Sotheby's, Dec 2024
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