#5 • Erté: "Adventurine State IV" 1979 14K Gold Limited Edition, Onyx, Diamond Necklace / Launch Set #75/250

Part of Fine Art and Jewelry Extravaganza: Bid on Masterpieces by Vasarely, Erte, Picasso, Max, and More! (timed auction by Lux Auctions)

High bid $2,650.00

Status: No sale

Category: Jewelry

Mesmerizing limited edition (only 250 made) 14k gold, onyx, diamond and mother-of-pearl necklace with launch set, designed by Erté, the "Father of Art Deco," for Circle Fine Art. Originally a painting called "Wings of Victory" or "Aventurine" and famously featured on a 1919 Harper's Bazaar cover. The Adventurine necklace itself was featured on the cover of Erté: Art to Wear, a 1991 book by the artist on his jewelry. Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) conceived of this fine art pendant in 1979, its cameo carved out of mother-of-pearl (unfortunately, the nose depth is partly chipped on this item, as shown). A copy of the original COA is included. The head and the dress of the figure is capped in 14k yellow gold with three chains and a diamond solitaire dangling from a headdress that has five more diamonds on the band. A Grecian scroll chain in yellow gold carries a bar marked CFA 14K 75/250. Measures: chain 9.25" each side, pendant 2" W x 1 7/8" H with links extending 0.5" longer, 52g (all). Since the previous owner of this item, an art dealer and collector who knew Erté and attended the launch for this item, this lot includes a black velvet display folder and a special black and pink velvet draw pouch made for the launch (some stains and smudges on this).