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Lot 8 · Carpets, European Furniture and Decorative Objects

A Retro Pair of Sapphire, Ruby and Gold Ear Clips, Van Cleef & Arpels

A RETRO PAIR OF SAPPHIRE, RUBY AND GOLD EAR CLIPS, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS

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Estimate
$4,000–$6,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Carpets, European Furniture and Decorative Objects , London (South Kensington) · 18 October 1999
Record ID
TB-2026-6177513
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A RETRO PAIR OF SAPPHIRE, RUBY AND GOLD EAR CLIPS, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, A RETRO PAIR OF SAPPHIRE, RUBY AND GOLD EAR CLIPS, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS. Christie's, 18 Oct 1999, lot 8. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6177513.

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A RETRO PAIR OF SAPPHIRE, RUBY AND GOLD EAR CLIPS, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, A RETRO PAIR OF SAPPHIRE, RUBY AND GOLD EAR CLIPS, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS. Christie's, 18 Oct 1999, lot 8. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6177513.

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From the same sale Carpets, European Furniture and Decorative Objects · Oct 1999

LotArtistEstimateResult
An Antique Aquamarine Intaglio and Diamond Bar Brooch, Tiffany & Co. AN ANTIQUE AQUAMARINE INTAGLIO AND DIAMOND BAR BROOCH, TIFFANY & CO. $15,000–$20,000
A Set of Retro Cabochon Emerald, Ruby, Diamond and Gold Jewelry, Trab… A SET OF RETRO CABOCHON EMERALD, RUBY, DIAMOND AND GOLD JEWELRY, TRABERT & HOEFFER, MAUBOUSSIN, REFLECTION $10,000–$12,000
A Retro Sapphire, Diamond and Gold Floral Brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels A RETRO SAPPHIRE, DIAMOND AND GOLD FLORAL BROOCH, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS $20,000–$25,000
A Diamond and Gold Floral Brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels A DIAMOND AND GOLD FLORAL BROOCH, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS $8,000–$10,000
A Pair of Carved Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Ear Clips, David Webb A PAIR OF CARVED RUBY, EMERALD AND DIAMOND EAR CLIPS, DAVID WEBB $8,000–$10,000
An Important Diamond and Cultured Pearl Fringe Necklace, Oscar Heyman… AN IMPORTANT DIAMOND AND CULTURED PEARL FRINGE NECKLACE, OSCAR HEYMAN & BROTHERS $150,000–$200,000

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