is an impressive selection of jadeite featured including a jadeite bead necklace, composed of seventy-two jadeite beads completed by an Art Deco platinum, emerald, and diamond clasp, accompanied by a GIA report (lot 776, $10,000 to $15,000), and a double-strand jadeite bead necklace accompanied by GIA report no. 2151092711, stating that the beads are natural jadeite, no impregnation (lot 795, $60,000 to $80,000).
Signed Jewelry
Well known for bringing important artist-signed jewelry to auction, Skinner continues to satisfy the demand for unusual and signed works. Unique pieces that will make lovely holiday gifts for the jewelry collector on your list include: 18kt gold and mother-of-pearl “Alhambra” earpendants by Van Cleef & Arpels (lot 653, $3,000 to $5,000); a platinum and diamond necklace by Kwiat (lot 662, $20,000 to $30,000); an 18kt gold and coral Buccellati necklace (lot 677, $3,000 to $5,000); a 14kt gold, cultured pearl, and diamond bracelet by Arthur King (lot 689, $4,000 to $5,000); and 18kt gold, coral, onyx, and mother-of- pearl earclips by Angela Cummings (lot 712, $1,500 to $2,000).
Popular watches include an 18kt gold “Ballon Bleu” wristwatch by Cartier (lot 310, $10,000 to $12,000), an 18kt tri-color gold wristwatch by Bulgari (lot 338, $10,000 to $15,000), and an 18kt white gold and diamond “Avenue Classic Aurora” wristwatch by Harry Winston (lot 669, $4,000 to $6,000).
Previews, Catalogue, and Bidding
Previews for the auction will be held on Sunday, December 2, 2012, 12 p.m.-5 p.m. and Monday, December 3, 2012, 12 p.m.-7 p.m.
Illustrated catalogue #2624B is available by mail from the subscription department at #508-970-3240. It is also available at the gallery. Prices realized will be available at www.skinnerinc.com during and after the sale. Skinner's site also allows users to view all lots in the auctions, leave bids, order catalogues, and bid live in real-time through SkinnerLive!
About Skinner
Skinner, Inc. is one of the world’s leading auction houses for antiques and fine art. 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, American & European Works of Art, European Furniture & Decorative Arts, 20th Century Design, Fine Ceramics, Fine Silver, Fine Jewelry, Couture, Fine Musical Instruments, Asian Works of Art, Fine Wines, Rare Books & Manuscripts, Oriental Rugs & Carpets, American Indian & Ethnographic Art, Fine Judaica, Antique Motor Vehicles, Toys, Dolls & Collectibles, Discovery and Science, Technology & Clocks. Skinner galleries are located in Boston and Marlborough, Mass. For more information on upcoming auctions and events, visit Skinner’s web site www.skinnerinc.com.
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