Diana Vreeland & Verdura Cuff-Bracelets. Photo: Sotheby's.
Francesco Scavullo (1921-2004), Diana Vreeland, gelatin silver print, the photographer's credit stamp on the reverse, 1975, printed later (Scavullo: 50 Years p. 34); 9 1/2 by 9 1/2 in. (24.1 by 24.1 cm.). Estimate 800 — 1,200 USD. Photo: Sotheby's.
Provenance: The collection of Sean Byrnes
Note: “Allure personified. Vreeland was always Vreeland." —Francesco Scavullo, Scavullo: Photographs 50 Years
18 Karat Gold, Colored Stone, Pearl and Diamond 'Maltese Cross' Cuff-Bracelet, Verdura. Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's.
Composed of cocholong, decorated at the front with a Maltese cross set with round diamonds weighing approximately 1.80 carats, accented by pearls, pink tourmalines and an emerald, internal circumference 6½ inches, signed Verdura. With signed box.
Please note the pearls have not been tested for natural origin.
Sotheby's. IMPORTANT JEWELS, 24–25 September | New York - Sotheby's. FRANCESCO SCAVULLO: NO END TO BEAUTY, 16 October