Van Cleef & Arpels - The New York Jewels Auction New York Friday, December 13, 2024 | Phillips
    • Of butterfly design, set with brilliant-cut diamonds, accented with letterwood wings, mounted in 18k yellow gold, length approximately 1 5/8 inches, signed VCA with French assay marks, numbered.

  • 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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PROPERTY OF A NEW YORK LADY

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Wood and Diamond Brooch, 'Papillon'

Of butterfly design, set with brilliant-cut diamonds, accented with letterwood wings, mounted in 18k yellow gold, length approximately 1 5/8 inches, signed VCA with French assay marks, numbered.

Estimate
$5,000 - 7,000 

Sold for $9,525

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The New York Jewels Auction

New York Auction 13 December 2024