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Hermitage Fine Art

597 - VAN CLEEF & ARPELS EVENING CLUTCH IN SILK EMBROIDERED WITH G…
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Estimate €4,500 - €5,500
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Description
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS EVENING CLUTCH IN SILK EMBROIDERED WITH GOLD THREAD AND SET WITH AMETHYST, JADEITE AND CHRYSOPRASE CABOCHONS, 1950s–1960s An elegant vintage evening clutch bag by ‘Van Cleef & Arpels’, rectangular with a flap, made of silk entirely embroidered with gold thread in a floral motif, enhanced at the centre with round cabochons and semi-precious stones; the interior features several compartments. A similar ‘Van Cleef & Arpels’ clutch is part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. 12 x 20 x 2.5 cm At the buyer’s request, we will be happy to provide a general report on the condition of the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise potential buyers to carry out their own inspection or to consult a specialist of their choice to obtain a full assessment of the lot’s condition. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for information purposes only and should not be regarded as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION REGARDING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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About the sale DESIGN & JEWELLERY: Jewellery, curios, timepieces, European and Russian silverware, porcelain, Chanel & Hermès handbags, luxury fashion, furniture and design
Auction location
Auction time 07/15/2026 at 2:30 PM
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