Bulgari Gem set and diamond sautoir, 'Buddha', circa 1971
The detachable pendant depicting the Buddha composed of polished citrines and onyx, accented by a buff-top ruby and brilliant-cut diamonds, the halo embellished with calibré-cut sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds, to a fancy link chain enhanced with collet-set cabochon citrines, onyx and a sapphire, length approximately 630mm, detachable for wear as a shorter necklace, length approximately 430mm, or three bracelets, each length approximately 185mm, signed Bulgari, maker's marks for Sarrazy Raymonde, French assay marks for gold, brooch fitting deficient, pouch stamped Bulgari.
Condition Report:
Pendant and necklace each signed BVLGARI. Maker's marks for Sarrazy Raymonde, 16 rue de la Liberté, 75019 Paris. French assay marks for 18 carat gold. Citrines and onyx in good condition, very minor surface abrasions, citrines eye-clean to slightly included. Sapphires estimated to weigh a total of approximately 4.50 - 5.50 carats, vibrant slightly violetish blue of strong saturation, calibré-cut sapphires mostly eye-clean, minor nicks; cabochon sapphire moderately included, surface reaching inclusions, fingerprints. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 3.00 - 4.00 carats, on average G-H colour, VS clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Very minor areas of tarnish, minor scratches to the metal consistent with age and wear. In very good condition respective to age and wear. Fitting for wearing the detachable pendant as a brooch deficient. The necklace may also be worn without the pendant, length approximately 555mm, or as a choker, length approximately 370mm. Reverse of pendant finely engraved with a star pattern, inlaid with a triangular piece of lapis lazuli. Total gross weight approximately 205 grams. Accompanied by a pouch stamped BVLGARI.
Catalogue Note:
Lyn Revson: Style Icon of the 1970s
Lyn Revson was one of the foremost tastemakers of New York society from the late 1960s into the 1970s. Known for her youthful and vibrant style, she personified the relaxed elegance of the era, often landing her on the pages of Vogue.
Through her marriage to Revlon founder and owner Charles Revson (1906-1975) from 1964 to 1974, Lyn brought style and prestige to Revson’s empire of drug store cosmetics. The couple resided in a 28-room triplex on Park Avenue that had previously belonged to Revson’s formidable competitor, Helena Rubenstein. Mrs. Revson had her dressing room covered in gold leaf. In addition to the Park Avenue triplex, the Revsons split their time between their New Rochelle country estate and their yacht, the Ultima II.
As a loyal client of Hermès, she was honoured with a bag designed especially for her, the “Lyn,” characterized by a watch incorporated into the closure. For jewellery, Mrs. Revson had a strong preference for Bulgari and Jean Schlumberger. A sumptuous emerald, amethyst, turquoise and diamond demi-parure originally acquired by Lyn Revson, is today part of the Bulgari collection.
After divorcing Charles Revson, Lyn started a relationship with Lee Guber, the former husband of Barbara Walters. Though her life became less public, she always maintained her chic persona and in 1977, she published ‘Lyn Revson’s World of Style.’ Stylish to the end, Lyn Revson passed away in 2011.
Provenance:
Formerly in the Collection of Lyn Revson (1931-2011)
Bid on this lot
The detachable pendant depicting the Buddha composed of polished citrines and onyx, accented by a buff-top ruby and brilliant-cut diamonds, the halo embellished with calibré-cut sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds, to a fancy link chain enhanced with collet-set cabochon citrines, onyx and a sapphire, length approximately 630mm, detachable for wear as a shorter necklace, length approximately 430mm, or three bracelets, each length approximately 185mm, signed Bulgari, maker's marks for Sarrazy Raymonde, French assay marks for gold, brooch fitting deficient, pouch stamped Bulgari.
Condition Report:
Pendant and necklace each signed BVLGARI. Maker's marks for Sarrazy Raymonde, 16 rue de la Liberté, 75019 Paris. French assay marks for 18 carat gold. Citrines and onyx in good condition, very minor surface abrasions, citrines eye-clean to slightly included. Sapphires estimated to weigh a total of approximately 4.50 - 5.50 carats, vibrant slightly violetish blue of strong saturation, calibré-cut sapphires mostly eye-clean, minor nicks; cabochon sapphire moderately included, surface reaching inclusions, fingerprints. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 3.00 - 4.00 carats, on average G-H colour, VS clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Very minor areas of tarnish, minor scratches to the metal consistent with age and wear. In very good condition respective to age and wear. Fitting for wearing the detachable pendant as a brooch deficient. The necklace may also be worn without the pendant, length approximately 555mm, or as a choker, length approximately 370mm. Reverse of pendant finely engraved with a star pattern, inlaid with a triangular piece of lapis lazuli. Total gross weight approximately 205 grams. Accompanied by a pouch stamped BVLGARI.
Catalogue Note:
Lyn Revson: Style Icon of the 1970s
Lyn Revson was one of the foremost tastemakers of New York society from the late 1960s into the 1970s. Known for her youthful and vibrant style, she personified the relaxed elegance of the era, often landing her on the pages of Vogue.
Through her marriage to Revlon founder and owner Charles Revson (1906-1975) from 1964 to 1974, Lyn brought style and prestige to Revson’s empire of drug store cosmetics. The couple resided in a 28-room triplex on Park Avenue that had previously belonged to Revson’s formidable competitor, Helena Rubenstein. Mrs. Revson had her dressing room covered in gold leaf. In addition to the Park Avenue triplex, the Revsons split their time between their New Rochelle country estate and their yacht, the Ultima II.
As a loyal client of Hermès, she was honoured with a bag designed especially for her, the “Lyn,” characterized by a watch incorporated into the closure. For jewellery, Mrs. Revson had a strong preference for Bulgari and Jean Schlumberger. A sumptuous emerald, amethyst, turquoise and diamond demi-parure originally acquired by Lyn Revson, is today part of the Bulgari collection.
After divorcing Charles Revson, Lyn started a relationship with Lee Guber, the former husband of Barbara Walters. Though her life became less public, she always maintained her chic persona and in 1977, she published ‘Lyn Revson’s World of Style.’ Stylish to the end, Lyn Revson passed away in 2011.
Provenance:
Formerly in the Collection of Lyn Revson (1931-2011)
