Potential bidders who intend to export this lot are advised that certain permits may be required. Please contact the Jewels Department prior to bidding on this lot.
When 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.
Signed V.C.A. and numbered C1042I15 Potential bidders who intend to export this lot are advised that certain permits may be required. Please contact the Jewels Department prior to bidding on this lot.
Estimate HK$35,000 - 50,000 • $4,500-6,400
Sold for HK$62,500
Contact Specialist
Terry Chu
Head of Jewellery, Asia, Senior Director
+852 2318 2038
