Jasper52 offers stunning Victorian and Edwardian jewelry, Dec. 15

Circa-1900 French butterfly brooch with diamonds and rubies, est. $15,000-$18,000
Circa-1900 French butterfly brooch with diamonds and rubies, est. $15,000-$18,000
Circa-1900 French butterfly brooch with diamonds and rubies, est. $15,000-$18,000

NEW YORK – On Wednesday, December 15, starting at 7 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will conduct a luxury sale titled Antique Jewelry: 1850-1910. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Michaan’s reviews 200 Years of Decorative Arts in Oct. 15-16 auction series

Undated James Lovera vase, est. $1,000-$1,500
Undated James Lovera vase, est. $1,000-$1,500
Undated James Lovera vase, est. $1,000-$1,500

ALAMEDA, Calif. – Michaan’s October auction calendar will meet the high demand for fine art and Asian art, estate furnishings and decorations, and fine jewelry. The auction house will hold a special event on October 15, dubbed Theme and Variations: 200 Years of Decorative Arts featuring Property from a Distinguished Alameda Estate. On October 16, it will conduct one of its beloved Gallery auctions. Absentee and Internet live bidding for both will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Build your own menagerie of animal-themed jewelry

A Cartier 18K yellow gold elephant brooch with pave diamonds realized $24,550 plus the buyer’s premium in 2021.
A Cartier 18K yellow gold elephant brooch with pave diamonds realized $24,550 plus the buyer’s premium in 2021.
A Cartier 18K yellow gold elephant brooch realized $24,550 plus the buyer’s premium at Bidhaus in 2021.

NEW YORK – Few are immune to the charms of animals. From medieval times, European royalty often maintained private menageries featuring lions, tigers, bears, monkeys, elephants, camels, and tropical birds. In time, wealthy Londoners, in addition to personal menageries, collected pieces of jewelry that depicted birds, beasts, and everything in between.

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