Bulgari

Rare and Important gem set and diamond sautoir, 'Buddha', circa 1971

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May 14, 05:29 PM GMT

Estimate

100,000 - 200,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

The detachable pendant depicting the Buddha composed of polished citrines and onyx, accented by a buff-top ruby and brilliant-cut diamonds, the halo embellished with calibré-cut sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds, to a fancy link chain enhanced with collet-set cabochon citrines, onyx and a sapphire, length approximately 630mm, detachable for wear as a shorter necklace, length approximately 430mm, or three bracelets, each length approximately 185mm, signed Bulgari, maker's marks for Sarrazy Raymonde, French assay marks for gold, brooch fitting deficient, pouch stamped Bulgari.

Formerly in the Collection of Lyn Revson (1931-2011)

Cf.: Amanda Triossi, Bulgari – 125 years of Italian Magnificence, Grand Palais, Paris, 2010, pg. 168-169, for a 1972 portrait photograph by Richard Avedon of Lyn Revson wearing this gem set and diamond sautoir.

Bulgari DOMVS, Via Condotti, 2015, where this jewel was exhibited.

Bulgari - 125 years of Italian Magnificence, Grand Palais, Paris, 2010, where this jewel was exhibited, item 291, pg. 168-169 and 345 in the catalogue.

Bulgari: Between Eternity and History, Palazzo delle Esposizioni, Rome, 2009, where this jewel was exhibited, item 273.

Lyn Revson: Style Icon of the 1970s

Lyn Revson was one of the foremost tastemakers of New York society from the late 1960s into the 1970s. Known for her youthful and vibrant style, she personified the relaxed elegance of the era, often landing her on the pages of Vogue.

Through her marriage to Revlon founder and owner Charles Revson (1906-1975) from 1964 to 1974, Lyn brought style and prestige to Revson’s empire of drug store cosmetics. The couple resided in a 28-room triplex on Park Avenue that had previously belonged to Revson’s formidable competitor, Helena Rubenstein. Mrs. Revson had her dressing room covered in gold leaf. In addition to the Park Avenue triplex, the Revsons split their time between their New Rochelle country estate and their yacht, the Ultima II.

As a loyal client of Hermès, she was honoured with a bag designed especially for her, the “Lyn,” characterized by a watch incorporated into the closure. For jewellery, Mrs. Revson had a strong preference for Bulgari and Jean Schlumberger. A sumptuous emerald, amethyst, turquoise and diamond demi-parure originally acquired by Lyn Revson, is today part of the Bulgari collection.

After divorcing Charles Revson, Lyn started a relationship with Lee Guber, the former husband of Barbara Walters. Though her life became less public, she always maintained her chic persona and in 1977, she published ‘Lyn Revson’s World of Style.’ Stylish to the end, Lyn Revson passed away in 2011.