SKINNER FINE JEWELRY AUCTION DECEMBER 11TH
Edwardian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Designer Offerings Great for the Holidays
BOSTON, Mass. - November 27, 2007
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www.skinnerinc.com - Skinner, one of the nation's leading auction houses, will host an auction of fine jewelry at its Boston gallery on Tuesday, December 11th at 10 a.m. The sale will feature a varied selection of antique and Art Deco jewelry, along with a nice selection of vintage Rolex watches. Nearly every style and price range will be represented, making this a sale a must for shoppers looking for that truly unique holiday gift.
One highlight of the sale is a collection of Art Deco boxes including a Cartier banded agate and diamond box (lot 665, est. $3/5,000); an 18kt gold and lacquer burgaut vanity case (lot 644, est. $1/1,500); an Udall & Ballou 14kt bicolor gold and gem-set charm-mounted vanity case (lot 269, est. $3/5,000); and a Cartier 18kt gold, enamel and sapphire case (lot 313, est. $3,5/4,500).
Other offerings perfect for holiday gift giving include an Edwardian sapphire and diamond ring (lot 695, est. $15/20,000) featuring a circular-cut sapphire measuring approximately 8.45 x 8.55 x 4.72 mm, flanked by old European-cut diamonds in a gold mount; an Edwardian demantoid garnet and diamond frog brooch (lot 246, est. $8/12,000); and an 18kt gold Patek Philippe wristwatch (lot 289, est. $2/3,000) with a silvertone dial and abstract numeral indicators on a burgundy leather band. For collectors of Art Nouveau, a Tiffany & Co. enamel and diamond orchid brooch by Paulding Farnham (lot 245, est. $50/75,000) will be of great interest. The brooch, no. 8, is one of twenty-four varieties of orchids designed by Farnham in 1889, which were a triumph of the Paris Exposition of that year.
As in auctions past, a number of extraordinary diamonds will grace this sale. Among the featured items are two exquisite Cartier bracelets an Art Deco in platinum weighing 17.97 cts. (lot 709, est. $80/120,000) and an Edwardian in platinum (lot 708, est. $75/100,000) likely originally a bandeau weighing approximately 39.57 cts, including a central cushion-cut 7.53 cts. diamond. Another shining highlight is a platinum, ruby and diamond collar and set of detachable dress clips (lot 700, est. $40/60,000). The piece, c. 1950, features a central pendant/brooch and is set throughout with cabochon rubies and baguette and circular-cut diamonds, weighing approximately 40.00 cts. Colored diamonds continue to be sought and a Birks' Art Deco yellow diamond, sapphire and diamond ring (lot 645, est. $60/70,000), with the marquise-cut yellow diamond weighing approximately 3.08 cts., is expected to draw significant interest. The sale closes with an impressive emerald-cut diamond (lot 710, est. $225/275,000), weighing 23.17 cts, in a removable pendant/brooch, designed as a double row of marquise cut diamonds.
Catalog and Preview Information
Previews for the auction will be Sunday, December 9th from 12 to 5 p.m., and Monday, December 10th from 12 to 7 p.m. Illustrated catalog #2391 is available by mail for $32 ($39 for foreign requests) from the subscription department at 978-779-6241 x240. It is also available at the gallery for $29. Prices realized will be available at
www.skinnerinc.com during and after the sale. For more information, call 617-350-5400, or visit
www.skinnerinc.com. Skinner's site also allows users to view all lots in the auctions, leave bids, and order catalogs online.
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About Skinner
Skinner, Inc. is one of the nation's leading auction houses for antiques and fine art and the only major auction house headquartered in New England. With expertise in over 20 specialty collecting areas, Skinner draws the interest of buyers from all over the world and its auctions regularly achieve world record prices. Skinner provides a broad range of auction and appraisal services, and it is widely regarded as one of the most trusted names in the auction business. Skinner's appraisal experts regularly appear on the PBS-TV series,
Antiques Roadshow, and its specialty departments include American Furniture & Decorative Arts, Paintings & Prints, English & Continental Furniture & Decorations, Fine Ceramics, Jewelry, Couture, 20th Century Furniture & Decorative Arts, Fine Musical Instruments, Asian Art, Fine Judaica, Toys, Dolls & Collectibles, Science & Technology, Oriental Rugs & Carpets, American Indian & Ethnographic Art, and Discovery. Skinner galleries are located in Boston and Bolton, Mass. For more information on upcoming auctions and events, visit Skinner's web site
www.skinnerinc.com.
