A pair of gold, diamond and emerald chimera bracelets, by David Webb

A pair of gold, diamond and emerald chimera bracelets, by David Webb

Each sculpted 18k gold hinged bangle, designed as two opposing chimera heads set with cabochon emerald eyes and circular-cut diamond collars, to the bracelet decorated with sculpted gold scales, 2 1/16 ins. diameter, each. Each signed Webb for David Webb (2). Estimate $8,000 - $12,000 - Price Realized $16,250

Christie's. New York Jewels. 11 June 2009. New York, Rockefeller Plaza www.christies.com