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Iris Apfel Estate Personal Griffin Dragon Diamond Pendant Necklace Brooch 18K
$6,500
£4,882.98
€5,630.87
CA$9,019.60
A$10,022.76
CHF 5,252.03
MX$122,911.32
NOK 66,986.64
SEK 63,018.57
DKK 42,026.44
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FROM THE PERSONAL COLLECTION OF STYLE ICON IRIS APFEL, WE HAVE HER MUSEUM QUALITY FRENCH BEAUX ARTS RENAISSANCE REVIVAL 18 KARAT GOLD PENDANT OR BROOCH OF A GRIFFIN OR DRAGON HOLDING A STUNNING ROSE CUT DIAMOND IN THE MOUTH AND A ROSE CUT DIAMOND BELOW.
This is a beautiful Beaux Arts - Art Nouveau - Belle Epoque pendant necklace or brooch in the Renaissance Revival style and dates to circa 1860-1900. The pendant is from the personal collection of the legendary style icon Iris Apfel. It depicts a wonderful griffin or dragon with magnificent diamonds in a stunning three dimensional deep repousse design in gorgeous 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The Griffin holds a Rose Cut Diamond in its mouth of 4mm in diameter and another Rose Cut Diamond hangs from the bottom of the pendant. The jewel is French with French hallmarks. The face of the griffin dragon is extraordinary with magnificent gold work. The wings are absolutely gorgeous with finely detailed feathers.
The jewel is currently designed as both a pendant and a brooch. It has two loops through which you may put your favorite chain as well as the pin to be worn as a brooch. The pendant is a wonderful large size.
The gold workmanship on the dragon is very fine with superb detail. I love the three dimensional element of the jewel. The overall effect of the exquisite gold work, the griffin dragon motif and the rose cut diamonds in this early antique piece is truly magical. With the unparalleled provenance of Iris Apfel it is a treasure.
The pendant will be sent with the auction tag from the sale of Ms. Apfel's personal collection of jewels.
The pendant/brooch is 18 Karat gold with French hallmarks.
The pendant/brooch is 1 3/4 inches (45mm) tall and is 1 7/8 inches (47mm) wide.
The pendant weighs 17.4 grams. It is a very substantial piece.
IRIS APFEL
For nearly half a century, Iris Apfel was beloved for her bold aesthetic, known for seamlessly combining colors, textures and patterns in new ways, redefining traditional notions of fashion and design. She was undeniably a trendsetter, instantly recognizable by her oversized oval glasses, silver hair and arms adorned with chunky bangles. Her originality was unmatched, with a distinctive style characterized by an eclectic mix of high and low fashion, harmoniously blending couture with flea market discoveries. The collection of Mrs Apfel showcases the brilliant and bold personal style of a New York City icon.
Iris Apfel captivated the world with her brilliant and bold style over a thrilling eight-decade career. An interior designer, textile entrepreneur, businessperson and fashion icon who became a model at age 97, Apfel embraced daring individuality and helped rewrite the rules of style.
Dubbed ‘the matriarch of maximalism’ by the BBC, she was known for her embrace of bold patterns, copious accessories and fearless colour choices.
‘When you don’t dress like everyone else, you don’t have to think like everyone else,’ she told the New York Times in 2011. Fashion, for Apfel, was the ultimate form of self-expression, an unmatched way to tell your own story.
Long a fixture of the fashion world, Apfel became a household name in 2005 with Rara Avis: Selections from the Iris Barrel Apfel Collection, an exhibition of her wardrobe at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. The show marked the first exhibition where the Costume Institute had featured a living person who was not a fashion designer. After Rara Avis (meaning ‘rare bird’), Apfel’s star continued to rise as she collaborated with brands from MAC Cosmetics to Swarovski and H&M. In 2014, when Apfel was 93, she was the focus of Albert Maysles’ documentary Iris. In 2018, she modelled for Vogue, and Mattel released a Barbie in her name. In 2019, she signed as a model to IMG at 97. Her Instagram account boasts more than three million followers.
Don’t listen to the experts,’ she once mused. ‘Listen to yourself. Listen to what you love. You will not make a mistake.’ The clothes she wore and the objects with which she surrounded herself affirm this sentiment.
We also have jewels from the estates of Sir Lawrence Olivier, Olivia Newton-John, Mary Tyler Moore, Opera Legend Jessye Norman, Broadway and Hollywood Legend Chita Rivera, Mexican American singer Vikki Carr, Hollywood Legend Lauren Bacall, Hollywood Writers Jackie Collins and Barbara Taylor Bradford, Hollywood Legend Ginger Rogers, and actress Sylvia Miles - Academy Award nominee for Midnight Cowboy, Actress Celeste Holm, Senator Diane Feinstein, Secretary of State Madeleine Albright's Pins, and jewels worn by the legendary performer Carol Channing - please ask us!
- Metal:Gold,18k Gold,Yellow Gold
- Stone:Diamond
- Stone Cut:Rose Cut
- Weight:17.4 g
- Dimensions:Height: 1.75 in (44.45 mm)Width: 1.9 in (48.26 mm)
- Style:Belle Époque
- Place of Origin:France
- Period:19th Century
- Date of Manufacture:19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1476226500242
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