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The New York Botanical Garden was founded in 1891 and has since been declared a National Historical Landmark. New York natives and tourists alike are drawn to the iconic space for its calm presence in the mist of city noise and cement streets. Visited by over one million people annually, the 250 acres in Bronx County hosts an extraordinarily diverse range of plants from tropical, temperate and desert climates. Additionally, the New York Botanical Garden offers a welcoming place where neighboring families, students and teachers can learn about plant science and ecology. The Garden has curriculum-based programming which is attended by over 300,000 guests annually. These visitors include families and children from neighboring communities and New York City public school teachers seeking professional development to benefit their students of all grade levels. Christie’s is honored to present Lot 207 on behalf of Verdura. One-hundred percent of Verdura’s proceeds from the sale of this lot will be donated to the New York Botanical Garden. This generous donation will further fund education and research programs at the Garden and continue to help serve the community of New York.Lot 207 embodies a fashionable motif that was popular in twentieth century, the thistle. An historic emblem of British royalty, the first thistle brooch designed by Verdura was commissioned by the Duke of Windsor for his wife in 1947. Often inspired by nature, Verdura visited this motif throughout his career and used brightly-hued stones to create charming jewels incorporating the thistle.Located at 745 Fifth Avenue, Verdura was founded by Fulco Santostefano della Cerda, the Duke of Verdura. When he moved from his native Palermo to Paris in 1926, Verdura began working with Coco Chanel and launched an extraordinary career as a jewelry designer. Verdura came to America in 1934 and through his friendship with Diana Vreeland, began to design colorful jewels for celebrities and socialites, including Rita Hayworth, Katherine Hepburn, Joan Crawford, and the Duchess of Windsor. By 1939, Verdura set up a successful shop in New York City. His bold designs and striking use of color captured an unconventional glamour that was highly sought after by his patrons and continues to intrigue today’s collectors. In 1985, Edward J. Landrigan purchased Verdura, Inc. and established a salon at its current location, where he continues to produce fine jewels from Verdura’s original drawings in a manner consistent with the Duke’s tradition.Christie’s is proud to partake in Verdura’s charitable spirit and auction Lot 207 on their behalf to benefit the New York Botanical Garden.PROPERTY SOLD TO BENEFIT THE NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
A DIAMOND, SAPPHIRE AND EMERALD 'THISTLE' BROOCH, BY VERDURA
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A DIAMOND, SAPPHIRE AND EMERALD 'THISTLE' BROOCH, BY VERDURA
Designed as a blooming thistle, the rectangular-cut diamond and sapphire blossom sprouting from a circular-cut diamond and polished gold sepal, to the calibré-cut emerald stem and leaves, 1962, 2 3/8 ins., mounted in platinum and 18k gold, with detachable gold and black enamel bee, 1943, later added to accompany the brooch, may be worn as a separate pin, in a Verdura black case
Signed Verdura
Designed as a blooming thistle, the rectangular-cut diamond and sapphire blossom sprouting from a circular-cut diamond and polished gold sepal, to the calibré-cut emerald stem and leaves, 1962, 2 3/8 ins., mounted in platinum and 18k gold, with detachable gold and black enamel bee, 1943, later added to accompany the brooch, may be worn as a separate pin, in a Verdura black case
Signed Verdura