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Lot 78
EVELYN CLOTHIER, PLIQUE-À-JOUR ENAMEL, MULTIGEM AND DIAMOND BUTTERFLY BROOCH
Sale 1075 - Important Jewelry
Sep 13, 2022 10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
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Estimate
$5,000 - 7,000
Price Realized
$10,000
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
EVELYN CLOTHIER, PLIQUE-À-JOUR ENAMEL, MULTIGEM AND DIAMOND BUTTERFLY BROOCH
Unsigned, designed as a one of-a-kind butterfly with plique-a-jour enamel wings containing 10 watermelon tourmaline slices, one oval cabochon moonstone, one oval cabochon green tourmaline and numerous old European and single cut diamonds. Mounted in silver-topped yellow gold. 2 3/4 x 3 3/4 inches.
Gross weight: 28.85 dwt.
Property from the Personal Collection of Evelyn Clothier
Known for her Art Nouveau inspired designs, Evelyn Clothier is an award-winning jewelry designer whose jewelry could be seen for years at Bergdorf Goodman’s. Using vibrant gemstones, iridescent enameling and the plique-a-jour technique, she creates whimsical creatures and delicate flowers represented in her ‘Treasures from the Garden’ collection.
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