Property of a Distinguished California Collector
Verdura
Pair of Gold, Platinum and Diamond Brooches
Lot Closed
December 12, 08:19 PM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Each depicting a pair of laurel boughs tied with a single-cut diamond ribbon, set with round diamonds scattered throughout the leaves.
- Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.15 carats
- Lengths 2 and 1½ inches
- Signed Verdura
- 14 karat gold and platinum
- Circa 1940
- Gross weight approximately 19 dwts
- Accompanied by signed boxes
Sotheby’s, December 9, 2016, Property from the Collection of Marjorie S. Fisher, Palm Beach, lot 584
Sotheby's, April 18, 2012, From the Collection of Mary 'Minnie' Cushing Astor Fosburgh, lot 285. Formerly from the Collection of Mary 'Minnie' Cushing Astor Fosburgh, who, with her sisters Betsey Cushing Whitney and Barbara 'Babe' Paley, were loyal friends and clients of Fulco di Verdura, each a collector of his distinctive jeweled designs.
Since antiquity, the laurel wreath has symbolized victory, achievement and status.
