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Van Cleef & Arpels
A Karat Gold, Diamond and Emerald 'Capricorn' Brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, Circa 1966
- Estimate
- HK$24,000 - 40,000€2,600 - 4,400$3,000 - 5,000
HK$68,750
Lot Details
An emerald-set eye and brilliant-cut diamonds set on hornsBlack enamel on nose and hooves18 karat yellow gold
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Catalogue Essay
An identical Capricorn brooch was recently included in the Van Cleef & Arpels exhibition 'The Art of Clip' in Taipei, charting the evolution of brooches and clips throughout the 20th century.
Van Cleef & Arpels
FrenchWhen Alfred Van Cleef and Estelle Arpels fell in love, their marriage paved the way for iconic jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels to become a symbol of unification. With their background in precious stone dealing, the Arpels found their perfect match in the Van Cleefs, a family of expert stonecutters. In 1906, Estelle's brother Charles established the company name with Alfred's help and opened shop in the Place Vendôme in Paris. To this day, this Parisian neighborhood is associated with turn-of-the-century luxury.The Van Cleef & Arpels aesthetic has always had its finger on the pulse of worldwide trends: For example, the house took inspiration from Tutankhamen upon the Egyptian king's discovery in the 1920s, which spurred a global phenomenon marrying Egyptian Revival and Art Deco motifs. Over the decades, Van Cleef & Arpels has produced intricate watches, earrings and necklaces with a signature elegance that mirrors contemporary tastes.
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