Van Cleef & Arpels Ballerina Brooch Auction

In the auctions of Christie on October 21, 2009, Van Cleef & Arpels Ballerina Brooch that published in 1942 for $ 422,500 U.S. dollars turnover, swoop refresh Christie's record auction prices, and significantly exceed the estimate valuation of $ 80,000 - $ 120,000 U.S. dollars. The record-breaking bid confirms the timeless fashion style of Van Cleef & Arpels is still so fascinated for collectors endless.

As the brand successor Jacques Arpels said: "All writing should have a signature." Believe that the brooch buyers must have flashed this famous words in mind with the record-breaking bid price. The brooch style inspired by the famous ballet dancer Maria Camargo, its pear-shaped diamond face surround with a ruby ribbon gently, fine diamonds costume laden with magnificent emeralds and rubies . Works lifelike and dynamic, which in fact reveals an aesthetic inspiration of the art of dance.

Dance is the art to emphasize harmony and elegance, with its poetic charm is tempered by the years of results, each action is evidence of repeated practice, which trigger endless inspiration of Van Cleef & Arpels. Van Cleef & Arpels was began create Ballerina Brooch series in 1940, the glorification of the dancers and their graceful dance, the series through the gentle curves and bright glory to rebuild the dancers the blinding light of Brisk sway on stage.

In addition, the brand also worked with master choreographer George Balanchine, with jewelry as inspiration theme, to create three-act ballet "Jewels", respectively to pay tribute to the three kinds of precious stones: including the Emerald (green gem) acccompany by the French Musicians Foley movement, the Ruby adding works of Russian composer Stravinsky's, and the Diamond against the background of Russian composer Tchaikovsky's movement. Brand and ballet dancing theme again cooperation in 2007, achievement of a complete series of high-level jewelry ─ Ballet Précieux.