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Lot 7 · Fine Jewelry

Mother-of-Pearl and Onyx, 'Magic Alhambra'

Van Cleef & Arpels

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Estimate
£12,000–£18,000 hammer ≈ $15,858–$23,787
Result
Performance
Sale
Sotheby's — Fine Jewelry, London · 28 November 2025
Record ID
TB-2026-5339277
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 6 Sep 2026 · source ↗
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Van Cleef & Arpels, Mother-of-Pearl and Onyx, 'Magic Alhambra'. Sotheby's, 28 Nov 2025, lot 7. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5339277.

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Van Cleef & Arpels, Mother-of-Pearl and Onyx, 'Magic Alhambra'. Sotheby's, 28 Nov 2025, lot 7. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5339277.

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From the same sale Fine Jewelry · Nov 2025

LotArtistEstimateResult
Diamond Necklace/Bracelet £18,000–£22,000
Onyx and Diamond Brooch £10,000–£15,000
Natural Pearl and Diamond Earrings £60,000–£80,000
Enamel and Diamond Memorial Ring £3,000–£5,000
Fancy Yellow-Brown Diamond and Diamond Necklace David Morris £15,000–£20,000
Sapphire and Diamond Ring £80,000–£120,000

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