Belle Epoque 18ct gold, platinum, diamond and gem-set brooch, circa 1905
Estimate $6,000 – $9,000
The basket set with old European-cut diamonds and diamond chips, the diamond-set flower heads with stamens highlighted by emerald, sapphire and ruby accents, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.39 carats, approximately 27 x 28mm, maker's mark indistinct, French assay marks.
Provenance
Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu, Smith & Singer, 7 December 2020, lot 11, illustrated
Private Collection, Sydney, acquired from the above
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Rebecca SheahanSpecialist, Melbourne |
Emma FinnSpecialist, Sydney |
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Art & Objects of Virtu Specialists |
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
Gary SingerChief Executive Officer Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Gary Singer |