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Gros & Delettrez

126 - VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, 1970s

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Estimation

€4,000 - 6,000

Sale fees

30%

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, 1970s “Papillon” necklace in 750‰ yellow gold with a chain link design; the textured wings are set with onyx plates, and the body of the insect features a brilliant-cut diamond at its center. Spring clasp. Signed “VCA” on a rectangular plate, marked “© 75,” and numbered “B4040X136.” Made in France; diamond-shaped hallmark of the JANCA workshop. Adjustable length: 36.5–39–45 cm. Motif dimensions: 1.6 x 2.2 cm. Gross weight: 6.4 g. (Small chips on the onyx). Particularly active in the 1970s for Van Cleef & Arpels, the JANCA workshop also produced jewelry pieces for Fred and Piaget. Its creations are distinguished by the use of decorative stones in a variety of colors, such as chrysoprase, tiger’s eye quartz, coral, onyx, and turquoise, as well as by its work with metal textures. Animal motifs play a prominent role in his designs. The iconic “Butterflies” from the Van Cleef & Arpels boutique were notably crafted by the Janca Workshop.

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Auction details

Jewelry
Tuesday, October 27
02:00 PM
2, rue de Bérite
75006 Paris, France

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Gros & Delettrez +33 1 47 70 83 04 bijoux@gros-delettrez.com
On Drouot for more than 10 years avec More than 280,000 lots published

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