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Lot 93 · The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor: Jewelry (II)

Mercury

James Ensor · black chalk on paper

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Estimate
€4,000–€6,000 hammer ≈ $4,863–$7,294
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor: Jewelry (II), New York · 9 June 2004
Dimensions
24 x 16 cm
Record ID
TB-2026-5918757
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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James Ensor, Mercury. Christie's, 9 Jun 2004, lot 93. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5918757.

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From the same sale The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor: Jewelry (II) · Jun 2004

LotArtistEstimateResult
A Pair of Turquoise, Rock Crystal and Diamond "Alhambra" Ear Pendants… A PAIR OF TURQUOISE, ROCK CRYSTAL AND DIAMOND "ALHAMBRA" EAR PENDANTS, BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS $5,000–$7,000
A Sapphire and Diamond Ring, by de Grisogono A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING, BY DE GRISOGONO $7,000–$10,000
A Diamond and Gold "Nautilus" Wristwatch, by Patek Philippe A DIAMOND AND GOLD "NAUTILUS" WRISTWATCH, BY PATEK PHILIPPE $4,000–$6,000
A Diamond and Cultured Pearl Bracelet, by House of Taylor A DIAMOND AND CULTURED PEARL BRACELET, BY HOUSE OF TAYLOR $5,000–$7,000
Two Diamond and Sapphire Elephant Rings TWO DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE ELEPHANT RINGS $1,500–$2,000
A Colored Diamond Line Bracelet A COLORED DIAMOND LINE BRACELET $40,000–$60,000

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