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Gold hair ornaments/clips, 'Flammes', Van Cleef & Arpels, 1950s and a diamond clip
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 CHF
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Description
The hair ornament/clip mounted in three tones of gold, signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered, French assay marks, the clip decorated with brilliant- and circular-cut diamonds to the baguette stone outline, unsigned.
Literature
For an illustration of a similar diamond clip please see Van Cleef & Arpels, Editions Paris- Musées, Paris 1992, p. 154 and Sylvie Raulet, Van Cleef & Arpels, Editions du Regard Paris, 1986, p. 117 where the clip is decorating a hat worn by Capucine, French actress and model.
Condition
The yellow gold clip signed and numbered 10939 C.S. The other one stamped Pt for platinum with a total diamond weight of approximately 4.00-5.00 carats, mixed in quality but lively stones. Both clips well matched in design, in good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The " Flammes" clips were first created by Van Cleef & Arpels in 1934 and revived in the 1950s when they reached the peak of their popularity. Of versatile design, elegant ladies of the time, including Jacqueline Onassis, wore them on a garment, on a hat, or as a glamourous hair ornament.