Van Cleef & Arpels - Jewels New York Monday, December 8, 2014 | Phillips

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New York Auction 8 December 2014 2pm

    • Of quartz movement, the rectangular mother-of-pearl dial with applied central IX and III numerals within a rectangular ebony case, the front decorated with three circular-cut diamond lines, from a white gold snake chain, mounted in 18K white gold, length 26 inches.

    • Signed 'Van Cleef & Arpels', with French assay marks and maker's marks, no.141893, with an original box, pouch, and certificate of authenticity

  • 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 Gold, Diamond, and Ebony Watch Pendant Necklace

Of quartz movement, the rectangular mother-of-pearl dial with applied central IX and III numerals within a rectangular ebony case, the front decorated with three circular-cut diamond lines, from a white gold snake chain, mounted in 18K white gold, length 26 inches.
Signed 'Van Cleef & Arpels', with French assay marks and maker's marks, no.141893, with an original box, pouch, and certificate of authenticity

Estimate
$4,000 - 6,000 

Sold for $7,500

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New York Auction 8 December 2014 2pm