£8,000 - £12,000
STERLE OF PARIS - a large and impressive French gold and gem set bird-of-paradise brooch, circa 1960s, polished lapis lazuli body with textured gold wing feathers, brilliant-cut diamond set head and tail feathers and cabochon ruby eye, signed and numbered on pin 6915, with French assay marks, brooch length 66mm, 22.6g
Head mount has been re-glued and is only visible from back, otherwise no damage or repairs, all stones present, diamonds very bright white and fiery, settings very lightly abraded, brooch fitting working, assay marks clear
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
24% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
24% inc VAT*
