A pair of gem-set, cultured pearl and diamond earrings, each designed in the Egyptian revival style, composed of stylised lotus and foliate motifs, set with cushion-shaped and cabochon emeralds and rubies, calibré-cut sapphires and rose-cut diamonds, suspending fringes of cultured pearls and ruby beads, mounted in silver and gold, length 8.8cm each, clip and post fittings, Dutch assay mark for gold

Composed of several subsidiaries, the Drouot Group is a major player in the art market. Hôtel Drouot, located in the heart of Paris, has been the world's largest public auction center since 1852. 15 salerooms are available to more than 70 auction houses. The emulation generated by an annual offer of 230,000 artworks from 21 major specialities - from Antiquity to street art - attracts some 3,000 visitors every day. The Group's digital platform, Drouot.com, offers digital sales - Live auctions (live broadcasting and participation in auctions), Online-only auctions (dematerialised auctions) and Buy Now sales (sales of lots at fixed prices). Nearly 2 million items are offered annually by 600 auction houses. Auction news is reported every week in La Gazette Drouot, the leading weekly magazine for the art market and culture published by Auctionspress.