There are some fabulous pieces in this one, but I'm afraid I can't say I like any of René Boivin's pieces. The Cartier leopard bangle is more my style, and I'm intrigued by their devant-de-corsage bow brooch and wish I could see it in hand to see exactly how it's made. Check these out and see what you think of them as they head to auction.
Sotheby’s to Offer Largest René Boivin Collection Ever Auctioned
By Annie Davidson Watson | April 02, 2024
"The largest collection of jewels by René Boivin ever to come to auction will be included in Sotheby’s Iconic Jewels: Her Sense of Style sale opening on May 2.
The auction will feature over two dozen Boivin pieces, as well as influential designs from Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Bulgari, David Webb, Boucheron, and other premier jewelers, among its more than 250 high jewelry lots.
“When you come across a jewelry collection as consistently stunning and substantial as Iconic Jewels: Her Sense of Style, it’s a heart-stopping moment, the kind you know you’ll never forget,” said Marie-Cécile Cisamolo, jewelry specialist at Sotheby’s Geneva, in a statement. “This collection, with its many dazzling signed jewels from the most beloved and sought-after design periods in jewelry history, is truly one of a kind and one of the most important private jewelry collections I’ve ever seen.
“It is an incredibly powerful and sophisticated love letter to jewelry, from an enlightened private collector, which I know will inspire other collectors and connoisseurs all around the world.”
Below is a preview of highlights of the Iconic Jewels sale, including a batch of pieces by Boivin, the Parisian maison credited with some of the 20th century’s most original jewelry creations.
Van Cleef & Arpels Passe-partout necklace, brooch, and earrings suite, estimate 80,000–120,000 Swiss francs ($88,400–$132,600)
René Boivin circa 1962 Algues demi-parure, suite with sapphire and emerald earrings and brooch, estimate 30,000–50,000 CHF ($66,300–$88,400)
Cartier Tutti Frutti bracelet, estimate 200,000–400,000 ($221,000–$442,000)
Cartier Leopard bangle, estimate 250,000–350,000 CHF ($276,200–$386,700)
René Boivin Algues necklace (circa 1962) with turquoise and amethyst, estimate 20,000–40,000 CHF ($22,100–$44,200)
Bulgari Serpenti bracelet-watch (also known as Theodorus), estimate 200,000–400,000 CHF ($221,000–$442,000)
René Boivin pendant-brooch with chain (circa 1970) in gold with sapphires, 30,000–50,000 CHF ($66,300–$88,400)
Bulgari brooch and earring set, estimate 55,000–75,000 CHF ($60,800–$82,900)
Cartier devant-de-corsage, estimate 200,000–400,000 CHF ($221,000–$442,000)
René Boivin circa 1955 brooch with diamonds and emeralds (also pictured at top), estimate 30,000–50,000 CHF ($33,200–$55,300)
David Webb Hindu necklace, estimate ... "
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Sotheby’s to Offer Largest René Boivin Collection Ever Auctioned
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