Jewels & Precious Objects, 28 May 2020 < Auctions

This spring auction features three private collections with a focus on strong 20th century yellow gold design by jewelers such as Tiffany & Co., David Webb, and Cartier. A pair of 1930s diamond and emerald earrings and a Van Cleef & Arpels diamond ring add sparkle along with other gems. The precious objects complement the jewelry for both collector and gift giver, a malachite and gold elephant box, a Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger perfume flask, and a Zolotas nephrite jade and gold letter opener stand out. Watches are strongly represented, again with a focus on late 20th century design, one of many favorites is the Beta 21 Patek Philippe wristwatch.

Auction
28 May 2020
10 am eastern

For information
609 397 9374
dianne@ragoarts.com

David Webb

Repoussé lion cuff

estimate: $10,000–12,000
result: $28,600

Tiffany & Co.

Gold ‘Atlas’ necklace

estimate: $6,000–8,000
result: $5,938

Marisol (Marisol Escobar)

Gold self-portrait ring

estimate: $6,500–7,500
result: $7,500

Roger Lucas for Cartier

Gold and lapis lazuli sphere ring

estimate: $3,000–4,000
result: $7,500

Georg Jensen

Gold reversible bracelet

estimate: $3,000–3,500
result: $4,375

Tiffany

Gold bracelet

estimate: $5,000–6,000
result: $7,500

Tourmaline and gold brooch

estimate: $3,000–4,000

Salvador Dali

Dali d’or $5 brooch

estimate: $3,500–5,000
result: $6,250

Burma sapphire and diamond ring $15,000–20,000

David Webb Twin frog bracelet $30,000

Patek Philippe Beta 21 wristwatch $17,500

Cartier

‘Ballon Bleu’ 36mm wristwatch

estimate: $2,500–3,500
result: $2,340

Vacheron Constantin

Gold hunter case pocket watch

estimate: $4,000–6,000

Chopard

'Happy Sport' wristwatch

estimate: $5,000–6,000

Patek Philippe

Lady's gold 'Ellipse' wristwatch

estimate: $4,000–5,000
result: $5,000

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Ruby and gold perfume flask $10,625

Gold and malachite elephant box $10,625