Van Cleef & Arpels - Jewels & Jadeite Hong Kong Sunday, November 26, 2017 | Phillips

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    • An emerald-set eye and brilliant-cut diamonds set on horns

    • Black enamel on nose and hooves

    • 18 karat yellow gold

    • French assay marks

    • Signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered B.3846

  • Catalogue Essay

    An identical Capricorn brooch was recently included in the Van Cleef & Arpels exhibition 'The Art of Clip' in Taipei, charting the evolution of brooches and clips throughout the 20th century.

  • 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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A Karat Gold, Diamond and Emerald 'Capricorn' Brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, Circa 1966

Signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered B.3846

Estimate
HK$24,000 - 40,000 
$3,000-5,000

Sold for HK$68,750

Contact Specialist
Terry Chu
Head of Jewellery, Asia, Senior Director
+852 2318 2038

Jewels & Jadeite

Hong Kong Auction 27 November 2017