Cartier diamond and onyx panther bracelet
JEWELLERY and other precious gifts exchanged between the Duke and Duchess of Windsor went under the hammer at Sotheby's in London last night, with Wallis Simpson's diamond and onyx Cartier-designed bracelet reaching £4,521,250 - the most expensive Cartier item to be sold at any auction.
SEE PIECES FROM THE COLLECTION HERE
The 20-piece lot, which included pieces designed by the couple in collaboration with Cartier, was being sold by Syrian-born businessman Wafic Said, who acquired the collection at the famous 1987 sale in Geneva - a year after Wallis' death. This sale fetched more than twice the auctioneer's estimate, reaching £7,975,550.
According to The Times, it was rumoured that Madonna - who is directing a film, entitled W.E., about the legendary romance between the Duke and Duchess, which resulted in the 1936 abdication - may have been among those bidding for the panther bracelet, after previously trying it on.
SEE PIECES FROM THE COLLECTION HERE
The 20-piece lot, which included pieces designed by the couple in collaboration with Cartier, was being sold by Syrian-born businessman Wafic Said, who acquired the collection at the famous 1987 sale in Geneva - a year after Wallis' death. This sale fetched more than twice the auctioneer's estimate, reaching £7,975,550.
According to The Times, it was rumoured that Madonna - who is directing a film, entitled W.E., about the legendary romance between the Duke and Duchess, which resulted in the 1936 abdication - may have been among those bidding for the panther bracelet, after previously trying it on.
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