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Lot 129 · Fine Jewels

Diamond brooch, 'Tourbillon', 1942 and a pair of diamond earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels

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Estimate
£15,000–£20,000 hammer ≈ $18,941–$25,254
Result
Performance
Sale
Sotheby's — Fine Jewels, London · 27 November 2024
Record ID
TB-2026-5256951
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 6 Sep 2026 · source ↗
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Van Cleef & Arpels, Diamond brooch, 'Tourbillon', 1942 and a pair of diamond earrings. Sotheby's, 27 Nov 2024, lot 129. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5256951.

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Van Cleef & Arpels, Diamond brooch, 'Tourbillon', 1942 and a pair of diamond earrings. Sotheby's, 27 Nov 2024, lot 129. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5256951.

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From the same sale Fine Jewels · Nov 2024

LotArtistEstimateResult
Peridot and diamond necklace, 1988 Grima £5,000–£7,000
Diamond suite, 'C de Cartier' Cartier £15,000–£20,000
Bracelet Tiffany & Co. £5,000–£7,000
Diamond pendant necklace, early 20th century £20,000–£30,000
Etrsucan Revival gold fringe necklace, circa 1890 Eugène Fontenay £6,000–£8,000
Necklace, 1969 Lalaounis £10,000–£20,000

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