- Carved wood
  Signed with maker’s mark, numbered, with French assay marks
  18 karat yellow gold, length approximately 3.75 inches
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 Wood and Gold 'Osaka' Pendant

Carved wood
Signed with maker’s mark, numbered, with French assay marks
18 karat yellow gold, length approximately 3.75 inches

Estimate
$8,000 - 12,000

Sold for $10,000

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E va Violante
Senior Specialist, Vice President
New York

+1 212 940 1316

Online Auction 22 - 28 July 2020