Van Cleef & Arpels - Jewels New York Wednesday, April 30, 2014 | Phillips

Jewels

New York 30 April 2014 10am

    • Each comprising two carved coral batons, joined by a polished gold bar, mounted in 18K yellow gold, length 3/4 inch.

    • Signed 'VCA NY', no.12V84-95, no.12V84-103, with an original box

  • Artist Biography

    Van Cleef & Arpels

    French

    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. 

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Van Cleef & Arpels

A Pair of Coral and Gold Cufflinks

Each comprising two carved coral batons, joined by a polished gold bar, mounted in 18K yellow gold, length 3/4 inch.
Signed 'VCA NY', no.12V84-95, no.12V84-103, with an original box

Estimate
$3,500 - 5,000 

Sold for $3,750

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Jewels

New York 30 April 2014 10am