Van Cleef & Arpels
Art Deco Geometric Diamond Clip Brooches
A pair of Art Deco diamond clip brooches by Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1935. The brooches are an identical pair with scrolling geometric motif, set with a mixture of French cut diamonds, round brilliant cuts and baguette cut diamonds all set in platinum. Both are secured with platinum double pin clip fittings.
£58,500.00
Information
Maker
Van Cleef & Arpels
Origin
New York
Period
1900-1940
Period
circa 1935
Gemstone
Total diamond weight estimated : 12.15ct
174 x diamonds with a mixture of round brilliant, single-cut, French-cut and baguette cuts
Setting
Platinum, signed Van Cleef & Arpels NY and numbered
Dimensions
3.8cms x 3.5cms / 1.4"x1.3"
Weight Description
33 grams
REF
129153
Director’s Notes
These fantastic Art Deco diamond clip brooches were once owned by Margarete Mosheim Gould (1905-1986), an acclaimed actress of the 1930s who graced stages in both Germany and England. Margarete was well-connected in the theatrical world, forming friendships with figures like Marlene Dietrich and Max Reinhardt. Later in life, she moved to London and married American financier Howard Gould. Adding to the story, Margarete’s father, Erwin Brettauer, was a prominent figure in his own right. After founding a bank in Switzerland, he went on to invest in Weimar German cinema and eventually purchased the iconic Chateau Marmont in Hollywood. Under his ownership, he made strides in changing the hotel’s segregation policies, leaving a lasting impact on the industry.
