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The Passion of American Collectors: Property of Barbara and Ira Lipman

Van Cleef & Arpels | Gold, Diamond and Gem-Set 'Scarecrow' Clip-Brooch, France

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December 11, 05:24 PM GMT

Estimate

4,000 - 6,000 USD

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The Passion of American Collectors: Property of Barbara and Ira Lipman

Van Cleef & Arpels

Gold, Diamond and Gem-Set 'Scarecrow' Clip-Brooch, France


Designed as a scarecrow, the head set with a green chalcedony cabochon, accented by cabochon sapphires and rubies, further decorated with round diamonds.

  • Length 2¼ inches
  • Signed V.C.A., Made in France, numbered 1V823.1
  • French assay and workshop marks
  • Circa 1965
  • Gross weight approximately 15 dwts

 Sotheby’s, April 24, 1996, The Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, lot 384

For a brooch of similar design, see Set in Style The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels by Sarah D. Coffin, page 123, figure 18.