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Alameda, CA, United States
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November 10 | Gallery Auction
Magnificent fine jewelry collected by a prominent Bay Area businesswoman and philanthropist is offered at Michaan's on November 10. From the estate of Barbara Belle Brookins, the collection includes luxurious pieces by the world's legendary jewelers: Van Cleef and Arpels, Bulgari, Cartier and Tiffany & Co. The jewels to be sold in over 40 auction lots were worn on many gala occasions by the late Ms. Brookins, a longtime San Francisco Symphony benefactor and Board member. Her "Vannerie" flexible link necklace was customized by Tiffany & Co. with scores of glittering diamonds added to the exclusive original design. Emerald eyes adorn the Van Cleef and Arpels lion's head brooch, set throughout with fine diamonds. Also in the November sale: estate furniture, Asian art and fine paintings such as "Man with Cockerel" by Fernando Amorsolo. Photographs by Edward and Brett Weston will be offered, as will etchings by Picasso and Diebenkorn and mixographs by Rufino Tamayo.
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