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Diamond and sapphire flower brooch, Cartier, 1937
Estimate
7,500 - 10,000 USD
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Description
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The flowerhead set in the center with a round sapphire weighing approximately 2.45 carats, the petals pavé-set with 100 round and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 7.00 carats, mounted in platinum, signed Cartier, inscribed: F.D.F. Xmas 1937.
Catalogue Note
Childs Frick was the son of Henry Clay Frick, the well-known 19th century industrialist and art collector. He gave the present sapphire and diamond brooch to his wife, Francis Dixon Frick, as a Christmas gift in 1937. The brooch has remained in the family ever since and is being consigned by a direct descendent.