Van Cleef & Arpels - Jewels New York Tuesday, December 13, 2022 | Phillips

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    • Circa 1960

    • The wire wrapped body accented by two cabochon emerald eyes and a drilled bead onyx nose, mounted in yellow gold, French assay marks for 18k gold and maker's mark.

      Accompanied by a forthcoming letter of expertise from the International Antique Jewelers Association.

  • 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 Gentleman

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Gold, Emerald, and Onyx Brooch, 'Puppy'

Circa 1960
The wire wrapped body accented by two cabochon emerald eyes and a drilled bead onyx nose, mounted in yellow gold, French assay marks for 18k gold and maker's mark.

Accompanied by a forthcoming letter of expertise from the International Antique Jewelers Association.

Estimate
$8,000 - 12,000 

Sold for $78,120

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New York Auction 13 December 2022