Important Chanel Fashion Jewelry!

The live sale on 26–27 January at Christie’s NY 

This January, Christie’s will present The Collection of Mr. and Mrs John H Gutfreund in a hybrid auction series, highlighting the decorative arts and furniture that graced their carefully designed New York apartment on 5th Avenue. 

The live sale on 26–27 January at Christie’s New York will feature fine English and French furniture, porcelain and objects d’art while the three online sales from 14–28/29 January will be thematically organized into the art of entertainment; books and bindings; and a collection of runway jewels from the House of Chanel that were given to Mrs Gutfreund by her friend and renowned designer Karl Lagerfeld. 

Discover Russian cigar boxes from Mr Gutfreund’s fumoir; cherished dinner services; a wide variety of French bindings and literature; and the striking, storied jewels of Mrs Gutfreund that reflect her cultured taste and trained eye.

Focussing here is Chanel Faux Pearl Earrings! Each centering on a button shaped faux pearl surrounded by drop shaped faux pearls, mounted in gilt metal Dimensions: 4.8 cm x 4.8 cm Signature: Chanel Marks: Made in France Late 20th century.

The majority of these jewels are runway prototypes not originally intended for a retail consumer.  As such, many of the lots are extremely fragile and may not withstand regular wear or use. Important Unsigned Chanel Oversized Faux Pearl and Resin Earrings form the Collection of Mr & Mrs John H. Gutfreund.

These earrings or another pair of earrings of identical design wer worn on the runway during the Chanel Ready to Wear Spring/Summer 1992-1993 collection, The necklace designed as a triple strand faux pearl necklace suspending large charms of gripoix glass leaves which in turn suspend drop shaped faux pearls, mounted in gilt metal, together with a pair of earrings en suite. 

Dimensions: Necklace 40.0 - 44.0 cm adjustable length, 18.2 cm maximum width; Earrings 7.5 cm length, Signature: Chanel, Marks: Made in France, Late 20th century.

These earrings or another pair of earrings of identical designs are wer worn on the runway during the Chanel Ready to Wear Spring/Summer 1992-1993 collection! The majority of these jewels are runway prototypes not originally intended for a retail consumer.  As such, many of the lots are extremely fragile and may not withstand regular wear or use.  For questions about the durability of a specific lot.