- 1780
DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE PARURE, 'PANTHÈRE', CARTIER
Estimate
2,400,000 - 4,000,000 HKD
Sold
5,275,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
Comprising: a brooch designed as a panther with rotating head and articulated legs and tail, pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, accented with sapphire spots, emerald eyes and onyx nose; articulated necklace and a pair of ear clips similarly set; all mounted in platinum, necklace length approximately 380mm, brooch convertible to clip pendant, all numbered, French assay and maker's marks, brooch and ear clips signed Cartier, ear clips with British hallmarks and maker's marks for Jacques Cartier, pendant fitting and screwdriver, case stamped Cartier.
Literature
Cf.: Vivienne Becker et al, Cartier Panthère, New York, 2015, pg. 128-129 for an illustration and design for a similar necklace.