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Lot 239|IMPORTANT JEWELS FROM THE ESTATE OF MRS. HENRY FORD II
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS DIAMOND LION EARRINGS
Closed2 December 2020
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USD 7,500
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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS DIAMOND LION EARRINGS
Each designed as a sculpted gold lion's head, with diamond eyes suspending an articulated diamond-set hoop
METAL: 18k yellow gold
DIAMONDS: 14 round diamonds with approximate total weight of 0.85 carat
SIGNATURE: VCA
MARKS: 18K, numbered (earrings have different numbers, one likely a replacement by Van Cleef & Arpels)
SIZE/DIMENSIONS: 3.8 cm length, 2.6 cm at widest point
GROSS WEIGHT: 39.1 grams
Each designed as a sculpted gold lion's head, with diamond eyes suspending an articulated diamond-set hoop
METAL: 18k yellow gold
DIAMONDS: 14 round diamonds with approximate total weight of 0.85 carat
SIGNATURE: VCA
MARKS: 18K, numbered (earrings have different numbers, one likely a replacement by Van Cleef & Arpels)
SIZE/DIMENSIONS: 3.8 cm length, 2.6 cm at widest point
GROSS WEIGHT: 39.1 grams
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS DIAMOND LION EARRINGS
Each designed as a sculpted gold lion's head, with diamond eyes suspending an articulated diamond-set hoop
METAL: 18k yellow gold
DIAMONDS: 14 round diamonds with approximate total weight of 0.85 carat
SIGNATURE: VCA
MARKS: 18K, numbered (earrings have different numbers, one likely a replacement by Van Cleef & Arpels)
SIZE/DIMENSIONS: 3.8 cm length, 2.6 cm at widest point
GROSS WEIGHT: 39.1 grams
Each designed as a sculpted gold lion's head, with diamond eyes suspending an articulated diamond-set hoop
METAL: 18k yellow gold
DIAMONDS: 14 round diamonds with approximate total weight of 0.85 carat
SIGNATURE: VCA
MARKS: 18K, numbered (earrings have different numbers, one likely a replacement by Van Cleef & Arpels)
SIZE/DIMENSIONS: 3.8 cm length, 2.6 cm at widest point
GROSS WEIGHT: 39.1 grams
Christie’s is delighted to be entrusted with the sale of Important Jewels from the Estate of Mrs. Henry Ford II. Comprising over 80 lots between Magnificent and Online Jewels, the collection consists of unusual antique and vintage pieces together with standout examples of contemporary jewelry design by many of the world’s great jewelry houses including Boucheron, Cartier, Graff, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels and Verdura among others.
Henry Ford II was an iconic figure in the automotive industry, having accomplished many important milestones for the Ford Motor company. Of all of Henry II’s accomplishments, perhaps his most well-known is the creation of the GT40, still today Ford’s supercar masterpiece and the winner of four consecutive wins at Le Mans in the late 1960’s, the journey of which is depicted in the 2019 feature film Ford v Ferrari. Married to the auto scion in 1980, Mrs. Ford soon found herself in the inner circles of high society, while maintaining her sense of fun and down to earth personality at the same time. The Fords maintained residences in Grosse Point Farms, Palm Beach and London and remained happily married until Henry’s untimely death in 1987.
The jewels of Mrs. Henry Ford II are above all else, both wearable and sophisticated at the same time. Daytime jewels in gold include iconic designs such as a Verdura Three Stone ring (Lot 202) and the Cartier ‘Maillon Panthere’ earrings (Lot 237), while more formal occasions called for proper diamond jewelry, such as the beautiful articulated diamond pendant earrings (Lot 221) and diamond clip brooches (Lot 218). Without question, these jewels, together with the fine and decorative art collection of Mrs. Henry Ford II reflect a woman of great style and impeccable taste in all things beautiful.
Henry Ford II was an iconic figure in the automotive industry, having accomplished many important milestones for the Ford Motor company. Of all of Henry II’s accomplishments, perhaps his most well-known is the creation of the GT40, still today Ford’s supercar masterpiece and the winner of four consecutive wins at Le Mans in the late 1960’s, the journey of which is depicted in the 2019 feature film Ford v Ferrari. Married to the auto scion in 1980, Mrs. Ford soon found herself in the inner circles of high society, while maintaining her sense of fun and down to earth personality at the same time. The Fords maintained residences in Grosse Point Farms, Palm Beach and London and remained happily married until Henry’s untimely death in 1987.
The jewels of Mrs. Henry Ford II are above all else, both wearable and sophisticated at the same time. Daytime jewels in gold include iconic designs such as a Verdura Three Stone ring (Lot 202) and the Cartier ‘Maillon Panthere’ earrings (Lot 237), while more formal occasions called for proper diamond jewelry, such as the beautiful articulated diamond pendant earrings (Lot 221) and diamond clip brooches (Lot 218). Without question, these jewels, together with the fine and decorative art collection of Mrs. Henry Ford II reflect a woman of great style and impeccable taste in all things beautiful.