$21,250
in a realistic foliate motif depicting four petals, composed of green gold atop a rose gold base, containing numerous modified step cut emeralds, one petal surmounted with a pearl (origin not tested) measuring approximately 6. 60 mm in diameter set within claw prongs, engraved stem, collapsible hinged bail, the brooch measuring approximately 44.00 x 42.00 mm. Stamp: TIFFANY&CO. Provenance: Loring, John Paulding Farnham: Tiffany's Lost Genius. Harry N. Abrams, 2000. See pgs. 34-35 for flower brooches of this era. See pg. 44 for an emerald beetle brooch mounted in green gold. 8.20 dwts. Property from a Private Family Collection, Denver, Colorado NOTE: One "petal" shows a small repair.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2017-04-23
