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Lot 19 · Decorative Arts

A Gem-Set Butterfly Brooch

Gem-set Butterfly Brooch

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Estimate
$800–$1,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — DECORATIVE ARTS, Melbourne · 12 December 1999
Record ID
TB-2026-6157704
Record
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Gem-set Butterfly Brooch, A GEM-SET BUTTERFLY BROOCH. Christie's, 12 Dec 1999, lot 19. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6157704.

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Gem-set Butterfly Brooch, A GEM-SET BUTTERFLY BROOCH. Christie's, 12 Dec 1999, lot 19. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6157704.

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From the same sale Decorative Arts · Dec 1999

LotArtistEstimateResult
A Lady's Tiger's Eye Quartz and Gold Wristwatch, by Piaget A LADY'S TIGER'S EYE QUARTZ AND GOLD WRISTWATCH, BY PIAGET $2,000–$3,000
A Group of Jewelry A GROUP OF JEWELRY $2,400–$3,000
A Group of Coral and Diamond Jewelry** A GROUP OF CORAL AND DIAMOND JEWELRY** $1,500–$2,000
A Group of Diamond and Gold Jewelry A GROUP OF DIAMOND AND GOLD JEWELRY $3,000–$5,000
A Bi-Colored Gold "Tubogas" Bracelet, by Bulgari A BI-COLORED GOLD "TUBOGAS" BRACELET, BY BULGARI $2,000–$3,000
A Single-Strand Cultured Pearl Necklace, by Cartier A SINGLE-STRAND CULTURED PEARL NECKLACE, BY CARTIER $20,000–$25,000

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