Van Cleef & Arpels - Jewels & Jadeite Hong Kong Sunday, November 24, 2019 | Phillips
    • (Two Necklaces)
      Each set with ten malachite and carnelian quartrefoil-shaped motifs

    • (Ear Clips)
      Each set with a lapis lazuli quatrefoil-shaped motif

    • All in 18 karat yellow gold

    • All signed VCA and numbered JB354288, JE350240 and AL03.00LA59 respectively

    • Length of both necklaces approximately 420mm

    With three signed pouches, receipt and certificate for the malachite necklace.

  • 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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THIS LOT IS TO BE SOLD WITH NO RESERVE

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Lot offered with No Reserve

Group of Gem-set 'Alhambra' Jewellery, Van Cleef & Arpels

All signed VCA and numbered JB354288, JE350240 and AL03.00LA59 respectively
Length of both necklaces approximately 420mm

Estimate
HK$85,000 - 110,000 
$11,000-14,000

Sold for HK$100,000

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

Jewels & Jadeite

Hong Kong Auction 25 November 2019