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Important Jewelry
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- Sale 1255
Live
| Chicago
Dec 6 | 10:00 AM CST
Live
| Chicago
Sale 1255
| Chicago
| Chicago
Estimate$3,000 – $5,000
Provenance:
The Ernest (1891-1964) and Elle Bache Brummer (d.1999) Collection, Paris and New York, acquired prior to May 1962; thence by descent to the nephew Dr. John Laszlo, Atlanta Georgia.
[For The Metropolitan Museum Cloisters Library and Archive record see here: http://library.metmuseum.org/record=b1666900]
Measurements: The pendant measures approximately 3 1/8 x 2 1/4 inches not including the bail.
Overall Condition: The end caps and framing around the cross are loose and there is epoxy residue on the sides. There is chipping in multiple places to the enamel and solder marks to the top where the bail attaches. Acid test indicates 18 karat gold. With the potential of age-appropriate restoration and or repairs, including but not limited to gemstones, enamel and metalwork.
All lots are sold “AS IS”. Please contact the jewelry department at [email protected] for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please note that measurements and opinions on gems are given as a courtesy and are approximated. It is recommended you talk to a specialist or view items in person before placing a bid.
The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue description or a condition report shall not amount to a full accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Freeman's staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the Department prior to bidding.
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Ms. Roskind brings nearly three decades of auction, retail, and wholesale jewelry experience to Hindman. She previously worked at Bonhams where she served as Interim Head of Jewelry in Hong Kong and Senior Specialist. As head of the department, she collaborated with teams in New York, Taipei, Singapore, and Sydney and notably expanded sales, widened the buyer base, and guided the local team to achieve its most profitable year since 2018. Prior to joining Bonhams, Ms. Roskind worked in Christie’s Jewelry Department for 17 years, during which she handled significant collections such as the jewels and gems from Elizabeth Taylor, Ellen Barkin, and Jacqueline Delubac. She also previously served as Director of Acquisitions at Fred Leighton where she oversaw the buying of coveted vintage jewelry.
Ms. Roskind holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Boston University. She is a graduate of the Gemological Institute of America with a Graduate Gemologist degree and a member of the American Society of Jewelry Historians, Gem X, and The Glitterati.
