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Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire and Diamond Brooch, Early 20th Century

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June 3, 01:31 PM GMT

Estimate

6,000 - 8,000 GBP

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Lot Details

Description

Of target design, the cushion-shaped yellow sapphire weighing 11.90 carats, within concentric circles of calibre-cut sapphires and old cushion-shaped diamonds.

  • One diamond deficient
  • Measuring approximately 32 x 32mm
  • Accompanied by a Gem & Pearl report no.25723, dated 6th March 2025, stating that the yellow sapphire weighing 11.90 carats, measuring approximately 12.8 x 12.8 x 9.0mm is of Sri Lankan origin with no evidence of heating.

Princess Elżbieta Rufener-Sapieha (1921-2008)

Descent to the current owner

 

This brooch belonged to Princess Elżbieta Rufener-Sapieha, a distinguished member of the noble Sapieha family. Born into Polish aristocracy, she was the daughter of Eustachy Kajetan Sapieha and Teresa Lubomirska. A courageous member of the wartime resistance, she was imprisoned by the Gestapo in 1944. After the war, she settled in Switzerland, where she studied under Karl Bieri and became an accomplished painter. She remained deeply engaged in cultural and charitable work throughout her life and was honoured in 1994 with the Knight's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland by President Lech Wałęsa.