Alcuni dei pezzi JAR andati in asta negli ultimi anni.
Sotheby’s, Magnificent Jewels, New York, 14.04.11
Pair of 18 Karat Gold, Silver, Diamond, Sapphire and Emerald Earclips, JAR, Paris, 1998
Estimate: 100,000 – 200,000 USD
Lot Sold – 326,500 USD
The stylized hoops set with marquise-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 8.50 carats, accented by round sapphires and emeralds, maker’s marks.
EXHIBITED: The Jewels of JAR, Paris, Somerset House, London, 2002-2003.
NOTE: Illustrated in JAR, Joel Rosenthal and Pierre Jeannet, Art Books International, Paris, 2002, plate 378.
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Asta Sotheby’s a Ginevra, Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, 17.05.11
Spectacular pair of gem-set and diamond ear clips, JAR
Estimate: 95,000 – 185,000 CHF
Lot Sold – 338,500 CHF
Each designed as a stylised articulated feather, set with circular-cut gemstones such as sapphires, garnets, tourmalines and spinels of various sizes and colours, accented with single-cut diamonds, mounted in gold and silver, signed JAR’s Paris, French assay and maker’s marks, case.
Cf: JAR Paris, London, 2002 for several examples of jewels of naturalistic inspiration using faceted gemstones in graduated colours
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Diamond bangle, JAR
Estimate: 48,000 – 85,000 CHF
Lot Sold – 218,500 CHF
The penannular bangle set with single-cut diamonds arranged in a twisted design, embellished with a tassel of brilliant-cut diamond fringes, unsigned, case.
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Diamond ring, JAR
Estimate: 95,000 – 140,000 CHF
Lot Sold – 146,500 CHF
The marquise-shaped diamond of pink tint to a frame and mount entirely set with single-cut stones, mounted in platinum, size 48, signed JAR, case.
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Diamond ring, Jar
Estimate: 9,500 – 14,500 CHF
Lot Sold – 28,750 CHF
Of twisted torsade design, set throughout with single-cut diamonds, size 50, unsigned, case.