18 karat gold and tourmaline tree brooch, James de Givenchy for Taffin

18 karat gold and tourmaline tree brooch, James de Givenchy for Taffin. Photo Sotheby's

The leaves composed of various green colored carved tourmalines, signed Taffin, maker's marks for James de Givenchy, engraved Central Park 150th Anniversary, 1853-2003. Est. 4,000—6,000 USD - Lot Sold.  Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium:  7,188 USD

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. 09 Dec 09. New York www.sothebys.com