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The Jewels of Mrs. Paul Mellon

New York | November 2014

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Join Sotheby’s Lisa Hubbard and Verdura’s Ward Landrigan as they explore the remarkable jewellery collection of Mrs. Paul Mellon, including memorable pieces by such master jewellers Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Verdura. Explore Property from the Collection of Mrs. Paul Mellon: Jewels & Objects of Vertu online and in our New York galleries, beginning 15 November.

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