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Noble Jewels auction to take place in Geneva
24 Apr '08
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Regarded as one of the most glamorous and elegant women of the 20th century, Daisy Fellowes' collection of jewellery matched her unique image. A number of her pieces were auctioned by Sotheby's in Geneva in 1991 and 2005. Daisy was renowned for her passion for jewellery and her collection was so celebrated in her lifetime that the news media and fashion press relayed to the world reports of the latest pieces she was seen wearing.
Daisy Fellowes patronised the leading jewellers of her time, such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Boivin and Jean Schlumberger. The jewels from her collection to be offered in Geneva have not been on the market previously.
They include an exquisite tiara dating from the early 19th century. Set with diamonds in the shape of oak leaves, it is estimated at $/CHF 60,000-100,000 (illustrated on the cover page). Also included is a cabochon sapphire-set ring dating from the 1930s, its mount inlaid with diamonds and cabochon sapphires (estimate: $/CHF 20,000-30,000 / illustrated right).
Also in the sale are some very fine pieces from the Collection of Henriette de l'Espine, S.A.S. La Princesse Louis de Croÿ, including a topaz and diamond bracelet, dating from circa 1830 (estimate: $/CHF 32,000-48,000). The central oval pink topaz can be detached to be worn as a brooch.
The strong pink colour of the stone is set off by vine leaf motifs set in diamonds. Another highlight of the collection is a mid-19th century diamond devant de corsage, its design inspired by nature (estimate: $/CHF 80,000-110,000) and an impressive and important diamond corsage ornament, signed by Vever, circa 1900 (estimate: $/CHF 155,000-235,000/ illustrated above left).
This piece has remained in the same family collection for a century and is one of the most important pieces of French Belle Epoque jewellery to come to the market for many years.
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Daisy Fellowes patronised the leading jewellers of her time, such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Boivin and Jean Schlumberger. The jewels from her collection to be offered in Geneva have not been on the market previously.
They include an exquisite tiara dating from the early 19th century. Set with diamonds in the shape of oak leaves, it is estimated at $/CHF 60,000-100,000 (illustrated on the cover page). Also included is a cabochon sapphire-set ring dating from the 1930s, its mount inlaid with diamonds and cabochon sapphires (estimate: $/CHF 20,000-30,000 / illustrated right).
Also in the sale are some very fine pieces from the Collection of Henriette de l'Espine, S.A.S. La Princesse Louis de Croÿ, including a topaz and diamond bracelet, dating from circa 1830 (estimate: $/CHF 32,000-48,000). The central oval pink topaz can be detached to be worn as a brooch.
The strong pink colour of the stone is set off by vine leaf motifs set in diamonds. Another highlight of the collection is a mid-19th century diamond devant de corsage, its design inspired by nature (estimate: $/CHF 80,000-110,000) and an impressive and important diamond corsage ornament, signed by Vever, circa 1900 (estimate: $/CHF 155,000-235,000/ illustrated above left).
This piece has remained in the same family collection for a century and is one of the most important pieces of French Belle Epoque jewellery to come to the market for many years.
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