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live November 18 | 02:30 PM
Van Ham

261 - VAN CLEEF & ARPELS

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Estimation

€2,200 - 3,300

Sale fees

35%

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Model: La Boutique. Title: Gemstone and Diamond Brooch 'Squirrel'. Origin: France. Date: 1959. Material: 750/- yellow gold, hallmark. Weight: 8.5 g. Dimensions: 2.6 x 3.5 cm. Diamonds: 5 diamonds in 8/8 cut, Ø 1.5 mm. Gemstones: 1 tiny, round, faceted ruby, Ø approx. 2.3 mm; 1 chrysoprase cabochon, approx. 10.9 x 7.1 x 4.2 mm. Description: Signed “Van Cleef & Arpels,” dated “1959.” In 1954, the French Maison unveiled the “La Boutique” collection for the first time. Designed for everyday wear, the collection included, among other pieces, imaginative clips featuring depictions of mischievous animals. This playful menagerie not only reflects the special significance of the animal kingdom as a source of inspiration for the House, but also echoes the characteristic cartoon aesthetic of the 1950s. Today, these charming animal clips are highly sought-after collector’s items. Estimated shipping costs for this lot: Domestic: 84.03 euros plus 15.97 euros VAT EU: 26.89 euros plus 5.11 euros VAT Third country: 67.23 euros plus 12.77 euros VAT Additional shipping insurance Shipping insurance up to a total invoice amount of 25,000 euros: max. 41.65 euros over a total invoice amount of 25,000 euros: 1.8 per thousand Shipping to the U.S. by individual arrangement after the auction. #Van Cleef & Arpels #Jewelry.

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Auction details

Fine Jewelry
Wednesday, November 18
02:30 PM
Hitzelerstrasse, 2
50968 Cologne, Germany

Auction house

Van Ham +(49)2.21.92.58.620 cr-jewels@van-ham.com
On Drouot for 5 years avec More than 24,000 lots published

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