Sold for $2,858

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

A GROUP OF SEVEN BUTTERFLY BROOCHES

N.B. As she recounted in Read My Pins, legendary boxer Muhammad Ali often said: “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” Secretary Albright took his words to her lapels, wearing many butterflies and bees through the years.

THE FIRST
Small butterfly-shaped brooch in gold-tone metal inset with clear embellishments.

THE SECOND
Butterfly-shaped brooch in dark copper-tone metal mesh inset with imitation pearls.

THE THIRD
Large butterfly-shaped brooch in gold-tone metal with black finish and inset embellishments.
Marked: Ciner

THE FOURTH
Gold-tone brooch depicting a painting of a butterfly done by Martha Washington.

THE FIFTH
Stained glass-effect brooch depicting a butterfly inset with embellishments.

THE SIXTH
Butterfly-shaped brooch in dark bronze-tone metal inset with embellishments.

THE SEVENTH
Butterfly-shaped brooch in gold-tone metal inset with embellishments.

Condition Report

Condition:

The overall condition of each item is good. Light signs of wear commensurate with age and use, including finish loss, verdigris, and tarnish.

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