Van Cleef & Arpels - Jewels New York Tuesday, December 13, 2022 | Phillips
    • 1980s

    • The lid decorated with a ballerina accented by rose-cut diamonds with a single-cut diamond face, on a ground of leaves accented by brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18k yellow gold, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, French assay marks for 18k gold and French maker's mark, inscribed Lillia, You are my heart of hearts. With appreciation, devotion and much love. Jerry Paris, October 1984.

  • 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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Gold and Diamond Compact, 'Ballerina'

1980s
The lid decorated with a ballerina accented by rose-cut diamonds with a single-cut diamond face, on a ground of leaves accented by brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18k yellow gold, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, French assay marks for 18k gold and French maker's mark, inscribed Lillia, You are my heart of hearts. With appreciation, devotion and much love. Jerry Paris, October 1984.

Estimate
$30,000 - 40,000 

Sold for $32,760

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New York Auction 13 December 2022