A GEM-SET 'EPOUVANTAIL' PENDANT/BROOCH, BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, CIRCA 1965 Modelled as a scarecrow draped with textured gold clothing and hat, accented by a brilliant-cut diamond buttons, with sapphire and ruby cabochon highlights and green chalcedony head, mounted in 18K gold, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, maker's mark for 'Péry & Fils', French assay marks, length (excluding bale): 5.6cm Jackie Kennedy Onassis purchased a scarecrow brooch of same design by Van Cleef & Arpels, which she was seen wearing on several occasions. In 1996, Sotheby's New York held 'The Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis' auction where the brooch was included (lot 384) and sold for $101,500. The Van Cleef & Arpels collection alone formed a large collection of the sale. Maison Péry Maison Péry was established in 1875 by Lucien Péry, whose elegant gold chains attracted the attention of the jewellers housed in the place Vendome. The company was run by four generations of Pery's, from Lucien's son Albert, to his grandson Bernard who was the father of the great Brigitte Pery who went on to manage the business for four decades. Albert's encounter with Monsieur Salière in the early 1900s proved to be seminal for Maison Pery's development. Monsieur Salière was working as a salesman in a department store, La Belle Jardinière, and amongst his clients were the Arpels Brothers. He introduced Albert to the brothers and this led to a lifelong collaboration between the two. The first piece of jewellery produced by this new partnership, in 1925 was a flat knitted bracelet. This family connection extended further with Albert beginning to work with Renee Puissant, daughter of the founder Alfred Van Cleef and Esther Arpels. Albert's work at this time was prolific, producing new designs almost every week. However, when the Second World War broke out, Albert was taken prisoner and the workshop was closed for six years. Once the conflict ended, the production started again slowly, increasing in the 1950s with examples of highly important commissions such as the official sword given to Marshall June as a gift on his membership to the French Academy in 1953. The continued support of Van Cleef & Arpels, particularly after the War, was integral to the success of Maison Péry. Each generation of the VCA has strengthened the links between the companies. With Pierre Arpels, the creation of smaller and more affordable pieces of jewellery allowed Maison Pery to move into the emerging market of serial manufacturing. With the opening of the first VCA shop 'La Boutique' in 1954, Pierre understood the importance of making the brand more accessible to the general public and a younger clientele. In the 20th century, the connection between the master jeweller and the designer was of the up-most importance, with the creation of signature pieces made to the highest quality by incredibly skilled individuals. The Péry workshops were behind some of the most iconic 'bestsellers' such as the Domino jewellery sets; the flexible curved ribbons of the 'couscous passementri' and most notably the Ludo bracelet. Maison Péry also worked exclusively on VCA's couture collections, using highly complex techniques to realise the elaborate designs. Amongst the most notable are the production of string chains and pompoms, and the infamous zipper, which has gone on to become a classic of the house. The third generation to take over the management of the company, Bernard Péry was alert to the potential risks of being too heavily reliant on a single client. He began to make connections with other jewellery houses and started collaborations, first with Paolo Bulgari, which lasted for two decades, followed by Boucheron, Mauboussin, Templier and Tiffany. His daughter Brigitte was of similar business acumen and when she took over, she continued to pursue this strategy. Amongst her collaborators were Graff, Dior, Fabergé and Mikimoto. The development of the company was of paramount importance for Brigitte, to ensure Maison Péry remained relevant in the 21st century. In 2008 she launched a large-scale training program for the workshops in order to promote innovation and modernise the production techniques of the company. Adopting new design processes ensured versatility and allowed Maison Péry to compete on an international stage. In 2011, she finally decided to sell her family's company to the then President of the Richemont Group, Stanislas de Quercize.
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A PORCELAIN 'CHANDRA' BRACELET, BY BULGARI, CIRCA 1995 The uniform series of white porcelain beads with stylised lotus petal motifs, mounted in 18K gold, signed Bulgari, Italian assay mark, length 22cm With the Chandra collection which was first launched in 1994, Bulgari took their experimentations with materials a step further. The luminous smoothness of white porcelain inspired Paolo Bulgari to combine this material with gemstones: I wanted to create jewels that were different, fun and transgressive. The use of porcelain enhanced the tactile nature of the pieces, making them luminous in appearance and smooth to the touch. The designs incorporated the typical round shapes favoured by the brand which were harmonious with the new material. Moreover, when worn the porcelain beads produce a pleasing sound that made these creations more fun, unique and playful.
A suite of 18ct gold and stainless steel jewellery by Bulgari, comprising a bangle and earrings of bi-colour polished design, Italian assay marks, Signed Bulgari, length of bangle 6cm, length of earrings 2.4cm, gross weight 118.4g.Condition report: Overall condition goodLight scratches and discolouration in keeping with light wearEarrings with clip fittings for non pierced earsBangle terminals rest just slightly skew from one anotherNo box or papers included - all pieces signed Bulgari
Bulgari. A limited edition mid-size carbon fibre automatic calendar wristwatchModel: Carbongold Geneva, Limited Edition No.662/900Date: Circa 2000Movement: 25-jewel Cal.2824-2 automaticDial: Black, applied gilt baton hour markers, Arabic numeral 6 and 12, date aperture at 3, gilt pointed baton hands, centre secondsCase: Round, exhibition back secured by 6 screwsStrap/Bracelet: Brown Bulgari leatherBuckle/Clasp: Carbon fibre buckleSigned: Case, dial & movement Size: 34mmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Bulgari. A recently serviced lady's stainless steel and diamond set quartz bracelet watchModel: SerpentiReference: SP 35 SDate: Purchased 15th March 2011Movement: 5-jewel ETA Cal.E01001 quartzDial: Guilloché engraved silvered, applied polished Roman numerals, polished sword handsCase: Serpentine head form, back secured by 3 screws, diamond set bezel, cabochon set crown, No.PO 0344Strap/Bracelet: Integral wrap-around expandable braceletSigned: Case & dialSize: 23mm Accompaniments: Bulgari box, outer card, International warranty, service guarantee card dated August 2018, Instruction bookletFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A ruby and diamond ring, by BulgariThe sugarloaf cabochon ruby to a bombé mount pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, with channel-set baguette-cut diamond shoulders, diamonds approx. 0.90ct total, signed Bulgari, ring size approx. N½For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A diamond 'Astrale' necklace and bracelet suite, by BulgariThe necklace with a fringe of articulated drops, designed as a series of concentric rings, set throughout with brilliant-cut diamonds, to a cable-link chain with similarly-set spacers, the bracelet en suite, signed Bulgari, lengths: necklace 42.2cm, bracelet 20.0cm (both adjustable), maker's caseFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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Artist: Helmut Newton (German/Australian, 1920-2004). Title: "Roast Chicken and Bulgari Jewels [French Vogue, Paris]". Medium: Original vintage color photolithograph. Date: Composed 1994. Printed 2000. Dimensions: Image size: 8 9/16 x 12 1/2 in. (217 x 317 mm).Lot Note(s): Signed in black marker, lower right. Edition unknown, presumed small. High-grade archival paper. Printed to the edge of the sheet. Fine, quality printing. Very good to fine condition; affixed to very thin and supple archival acid-free support sheet, not mount/board. Provenance: Through the photographer Wolfgang Sievers; from an extensive private collection, Melbourne, Australia. Comment(s): Image copyright © Helmut Newton Foundation. [26190-2-400]
NO RESERVE Silver.- Hernmarck (Carl) The Art of the European Silversmith 1430-1830, 2 vol., London & New York, 1977 § Oman (Charles) The Golden Age of Hispanic Silver 1400-1665, 1968 § Bulgari (C.G.) Argentieri, Gemmari e Orafi d'Italia, vol.1 only in 2 (of 5: Roma), Rome, 1958-59 § Polak (A.) Norwegian Silver, Oslo, 1972 § Citroen (K.A.) Amsterdam Silversmiths and their marks, Amsterdam & Oxford, 1975 § Gilodo (A.) Russian Silver, Moscow, 1994 § Tischer (F.) Böhmishces Zinn und seine marken, Leipzig, 1928, illustrations, original cloth or boards, all but the last with dust-jackets, most rubbed, the third frayed; and c.45 others, Continental silver, v.s. (c.50)
A GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL BULGARI OCTO ROMA BRACELET WATCH DATED 2019, REF. 102704 UNWORN WITH ORIGINAL BOX & GUARANTEE Movement: 27J, automatic, signed Bvlgari. Case: Width approx. 41mm, exhibition back, signed Bvlgari Octo, numbered, original crown. Bracelet: Original Bvlgari stainless steel bracelet. CONDITION REPORT Dial: Original dial in excellent condition. Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Case: In excellent condition, unworn. Strap/Bracelet: In excellent condition, unworn with original protective stickers still applied.
A LADIES STEEL & GOLD BULGARI SERPENTI TUBOGAS SINGLE SPIRAL BRACELET WATCHCIRCA 2016, REF. SP 35 SPG WITH BVLGARI TRAVEL POUCHMovement: Quartz, signed Bvlgari.Case: Approx. 35mm, signed Bvlgari, numbered, 18k hallmarks, original crown.Bracelet: Original Serpenti steel & 18k solid gold bracelet.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in excellent condition.Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.Case: In excellent condition.Strap/Bracelet: In excellent condition.
NO RESERVE Silver.- Oman (Charles) The Golden Age of Hispanic Silver 1400-1665, 1968 § Martin (Fernando A.) Catalogo de la Plata del Patrimonio Nacional, Madrid, 1987 § Bulgari (C.G.) Argentari Gemmari e Orafi d'Italia, Rome, 1966 § Martin (C.E.) La Plateria de la Coleccion Varez Fisa: Obras Escogidas siglos XV-XVIII, Madrid, 2000 § Vidal (M.G.) Marcas de Contrastes e Ourives Portugueses desde o século XV a 1950, original wrappers, Lisbon, 1958, illustrations, some colour, all but the last original cloth or boards, the first three with dust-jackets, some a little rubbed; and 7 others on Southern European silver, 4to & 8vo (12)Provenance: The Partridge Fine Arts Research Library
A Jaipur enamel and gold box, Rajasthan late 19th/early 20th century, the hinged lid set with lasque cut diamonds and cabochon rubies above a green enamel ground with red poppy borders above similarly enamelled sides, the base enamelled with red poppies on a green ground, within a white enamel border decorated with polychrome birds, 4.1cm x 2.9cm x 1.9cm, 27g gross, the interior with a sticker from Collezione S. Bulgari, Roma, with a Bulgari suede pouch
A pair of step cut diamond ear clips, each with a collet set step cut diamond, approximately 2.80 carats flanked by a line of baguette cut diamonds and two rows of brilliant cut diamonds, clip fittings, one signed Bulgari and numbered, marks worn, stamped 18k 750, the other with copied cast mount, 1.9cm long, 14.6g gross
Juvenia for Bulgari, Serpenti, a lady's gold coloured bracelet watch, no. 1028296, manual wind movement, 17 jewels, gilt dial, applied baton markers, pointed baton hands, snap case back, stamped 18k 750, on an integral coiled bracelet, case back, dial, movement, crown and bracelet signed, width 14mm
A diamond 'Divas' Dream' ring and earring suite, by BulgariThe brilliant-cut diamond within an articulated surround of fan-shaped panels, some pavé-set with similarly-cut diamonds, the bombé hoop set to the front with brilliant-cut diamonds, the earrings en suite, diamonds approx. 5.05cts total, all signed Bulgari and numbered, ring size approx. N½, earring length 2.2cm (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A diamond 'parentesi' watch/bangle, by BulgariThe circular dial pavé-set throughout with single-cut diamonds, the sprung bangle composed of interlocking geometric links, accented by brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approx. 3.00cts total, case and movement signed Bulgari, case numbered with Swiss assay marks, inner diameters 5.6cm x 4.4cmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A diamond 'Serpenti' ring, by BulgariDesigned as a sprung coiled serpent, the head pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 carat rose gold, signed Bulgari, numbered, partial UK hallmark, European Convention mark, ring size very approx. K-LFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A diamond 'Divas' Dream' necklace, by BulgariThe brilliant-cut diamond set within an articulated surround of polished or similarly-cut diamond fan-shaped panels, the tassel and adjustable backchain of similar design, diamonds approx. 5.50cts total, signed Bulgari, numbered, lengths: pendant 9.3cm, chain 38.4cm - 45.8cm For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A yellow sapphire and diamond set necklace, Bulgari set with an oval mixed-cut yellow sapphire, and pavé set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, to a curb link chain, with French marks for gold, signed 'BULGARI' and stamped '750', the pendant further stamped 'PT950', in suede pouch for Bulgari (Dimensions: Length: 42.4cm, estimated sapphire weight: 6.41cts)(Length: 42.4cm, estimated sapphire weight: 6.41cts)Condition report: Overall in good condition with very minor scratches and wear consistent with age and use. The chain a good gauge. Gross weight 87.3 gr. Please note that diamonds and gemstones can not be accurately graded and measured when mounted in jewellery.
A 18ct white gold diamond set 'Parentesi' ring, Bulgari set throughout with round brilliant-cut diamonds, stamped BVLGARI, in original box (Dimensions: Ring size: N/O)(Ring size: N/O)Condition report: In good overall condition, some minor surface wear. Diamonds are all bright and lively. Estiamted total diamond weight: 0.70cts Gross weight: 8.4g Box in good condition.
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