Bonhams New York Jewels Sale To Characteristic Private Collections of Bette Midler and Others

Bonhams New York Jewels sale is all about Hollywood glamour and artwork deco enchantment. On Might 24, the public sale home will provide items from the private collections of three necessary figures: Helene Irwin Crocker Fagan, Girl Sylvia Ashley, and Bette Midler.

Artwork deco–period heiress Helene Irwin Crocker Fagan

“The New York Jewels sale is stuffed with distinctive items together with some with unbelievable provenance,” says Caroline Morrissey, Bonhams New York director and head of bijou. “We’re delighted to current three fabulous jewellery collections from American girls: first, the unbelievable jewels of Hélène Irwin Crocker Fagan, an heiress from the artwork deco period who owned one of many best Colombian emerald Cartier bracelets I’ve ever seen.”

English mannequin, actress, and socialite Girl Sylvia Ashley (photograph courtesy of (c) IMAGO United Archives Worldwide)

“Second, the gathering of Girl Ashley: a rags-to-riches story of a refrain lady who ended up marrying each Douglas Fairbanks and Clark Gable.”

American actress Bette Midler 

“Third, jewellery from a dwelling legend, the inimitable Bette Midler. Lots of the items on this sale are in the marketplace for the primary time, and it’s an unbelievable alternative to purchase an exquisite jewel with a famed and glamorous story behind it.”

Beneath is a more in-depth take a look at among the sale’s standout jewels—from Fagan’s Cartier bracelet, totaling over 100 cts. of emeralds and estimated to go for anyplace between $750,000 and $1,250,000, to Midler’s ornate Tiffany & Co. diamond and yellow sapphire brooch—whereas contemplating the ladies who wore them.

Fagan’s Cartier bracelet (circa 1926) in platinum with 101 cts. t.w. rectangular and octagonal step-cut emeralds and baguette-cut and Outdated European–reduce diamonds; estimate $750,000–$1,250,000

Fagan’s Cartier aigrette (circa 1914) in platinum and metal with 8.25 ct. outdated European–reduce diamond and pure pearls; estimate $250,000–$450,000

Bette Midler’s Tiffany & Co. brooch in 18k gold and platinum with 8.5 ct. cushion mixed-cut yellow sapphire, 13.1 spherical brilliant-cut diamonds; estimate $40,000–$80,000

Girl Sylvia Ashley’s Marzo Paris brooch (circa 1935) in platinum with 40 ct. rectangular step-cut aquamarine, 3.25 cts. t.w. spherical brilliant-cut diamonds, spherical onyx cabochons, and black enamel; estimate $8,000–$12,000. Girl Ashley’s Cartier bracelet (circa 1935) in platinum with rectangular step-cut and fancy-cut aquamarines and 1.45 cts. t.w. spherical brilliant-cut diamonds; estimate $15,000-$20,000.

(Pictures courtesy of Bonhams)

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