
From a European Private Collection
Gold and Ruby 'Dentelle' Brooch
Auction Closed
May 12, 03:16 PM GMT
Estimate
14,000 - 19,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Designed as folds of finely pierced, polished gold lace, the edges featuring openwork floral motifs decorated with circular-cut rubies, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, maker's mark for Van Cleef & Arpels, French assay marks for gold; 1940s.
Van Cleef & Arpels, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, 1992, p. 63 for a brooch of similar design set with diamonds.