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JAR
MYTHICAL DESIGN
Aspectacular collection of twelve jewels by JAR (Joel Arthur Rosenthal), “Twelve Jewels by JAR”, belonging to the American collector Ann Getty, is one of the most important lots of Christie’s upcoming auction entitled “Magnificent Jewels” on 8 June in New York. Ann Getty shared the artistic orientation of Rosenthal for many years, of whom she was both patron and collector. The collection reflects her intellectual curiosity and her career as cultured and creative designer. JAR’s works (b.1943), evocative of the 18th and 19th
century, draw inspiration from classical architecture, elaborate fabrics, art, and nature; they are often recognisable for the characteristic gem pavé. From the “Fleur de Lys” brooch in the shape of a stylized lily, set in diamonds and gems, which recalls a magnificent medieval
In alto: tre spille “Fleur Pompons”, composte da diamanti rotondi, rubini e zaffiri rosa, diamanti briolette, perline di rubino sfaccettate, montate in oro bianco 18 Kt e argento, anno 1989. A fianco: spilla “Fleur de Lys”, a forma di giglio stilizzato, con pavé di ametiste lucide, tormaline rosa, granati, incorniciato da diamanti rotondi, montata in oro giallo 18 Kt e argento, anno 1987.
Top: three “Fleur Pompons” brooches, composed of round diamonds, rubies and pink sapphires, briolette diamonds, faceted ruby beads, mounted on 18Kt white gold and silver, 1989. At the side: “Fleur de Lys” brooch, in the shape of stylised lily, with pavé of shiny amethysts, pink tourmalines, garnets, framed by round diamonds, mounted in 18 Kt yellow gold and silver, 1987.
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