1920

Diamond ring, Bucherer. Photo: Sotheby's Claw-set with a brilliant-cut diamond weighing 3.20 carats, mounted in white gold, size 51, numbered, maker's marks, case. Estimate 80,000—120,000 CHF. Lot Sold 278,500 CHF. Accompanied by GIA report no. 16229230 stating that the diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless. Pair of diamond earrings, Cartier. Photo: Sotheby's Each claw-set with a step-cut diamond weighing respectively 4.25 and 4.42 carats, signed Cartier and numbered. Estimate 200,000—290,000 CHF. Lot Sold 254,500 CHF ... [Lire la suite]

A rare gold, enamel, hunting cased minute repeating watch with noble portrait, made for the Indian market, circa 1920. Photo Sotheby's   • gilt lever movement, cut bi-metallic balance, jewelled to the centre, two hammers striking on a gong for the repeating mechanism, gold cuvette • white enamel dial, Roman numerals, outer track for the minute indication, subsidiary seconds • the front cover with enamel plaque representing His Highness the Maharaja of Patiala, border surrounded by engraved floral arabesques, the band... [Lire la suite]

Un important pendentif en or, serti en son centre dun diamant de taille ancienne. Travail de la Maison Fontana Frères, 7 rue de la Paix, fin XIXe, début XXe. Photo SVV Coutau-Bégarie monté en serti clos au centre dun décor en corbeille finement garni de petits diamants de taille ancienne et de taille8/8, soutenant cinq pampilles piriformes articulées . Deux chaînes mobiles, reliées à un motif feuillagé muni dune bélière ouvrante sont amovibles. Lélément central peut alors, avec lapport dun système à vis être porté en broche.... [Lire la suite]

Kees van Dongen (1877 - 1968), Portrait de Mrs. Jean McKelvie Sclater-Booth. Photo Sotheby's Oil on canvas. Painted circa 1920. Signed Van Dongen (bottom center); signed Van Dongen and inscribed En Paris on the stretcher; 162.5 by 130.2 cm. Estimate 1,000,000—1,500,000 USD. Lot Sold 1,082,500 USD This work will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné being prepared by Jacques Chalom des Cordes under the sponsorship of the Wildenstein Institute. PROVENANCE: Mrs. Jean McKelvie Sclater-Booth (commissioned from the artist)... [Lire la suite]

Inde. Portraits de Maharajas, c. 1920. photo Ader Quatre portraits photographiques, colorisés et repeints. Formats : 20 x 16 ; 24 x 19 ; 28 x 21 et 33 x 26 cm. Cadres. Estimation : 800 / 1 000 € Inde, c. 1870-1880. Maharadjas. Portraits. Dignitaires. Femmes. Enfants. Occidentaux. photo Ader Deux albums contenant respectivement 42 et 29 cartes de visite (épreuves sur papier albuminé, montées sur carton. 9 x 5,5 cm) par divers studios (Bourne & Shepherd ; Shapoorjee Hormusjee, Bombay. Dadabhoy Beramjee, Bombay. J.... [Lire la suite]

Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Pendant Earrings, France, 1920. photo courtesy Pat Saling Fine pair of antique cabochon emeralds mounted in platinum diamond set pendant earrings. Emerald drops weigh 9.35 tcw and 9.05 tcw. Price contact dealer Pat Saling, 608 Fifth Ave, New York NY, 10020 - E-Mail: info@patsaling.com

Important 1920's Emerald and Diamond Chandelier Earrings. 1920. photo courtesy Pat Saling Fine long 1920's earrings of arabesques of diamonds suspending important cabochon emerald drops. Platinum diamonds fine emeralds. emeralds weigh 9.35ct and 9.05 ct. Price contact dealer Pat Saling, 608 Fifth Ave, New York NY, 10020 - E-Mail: info@patsaling.com

Art Deco Platinum, Lavender Jade, Jade and Diamond Pendant-Necklace. Photo: Courtesy Doyle New York One oval lavender jade ap. 41.0 x 25.0 x 7.8 mm., c. 1920. Length 18 1/4 inches. Estimate $1,000-1,500 Doyle New York. Important Estate Jewelry - Wednesday, September 29 at 10am www.doylenewyork.com

Impressive Jaipur Diamond and Enamel Peacock Medallion Necklace. India, 1920. photo by Paul Fisher Estate Jewels An impressive Peacock Medallion diamond and natural pearl Jaipur necklace, the magnificent large Peacock Medallion fringed with pearls, suspended from 10 diamond set enameled sections. Purportedly worn by Sarah Bernhardt. Price contact dealer Paul Fisher Estate Jewels. 608 Fifth Ave New York City NY, 10020. Phone: 212.247.5725 - E-Mail: office@paulfisherinc.net

Spectaculaire broche 'papillon'. photo Tajan en platine et or gris, entièrement pavée de diamants, les ailes et les yeux piqués de rubis, le corps serti clos de diamants plus importants pesant environ 1,80 ct. Poids : 27 g - Estimation : € 17,000-19,000 Broche trembleuse 'Papillon'. Epoque fin XIXe siècle. photo Tajan en argent sur or jaune, les ailes serties de diamants taillés en roses et piquées de rubis, le corps serti de quatre diamants plus importants et d'un saphir, les yeux en cabochons de rubis. Système... [Lire la suite]