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18CT GOLD AND LEMON QUARTZ RING, ANINA, CIRCA 1960
Centring a claw-set oval lemon quartz measuring approximately 34mm x 31mm supported from an openwork gallery modelled as branches of sea coral to a half hoop of continuous bark design, the lemon quartz weighing approximately 130 carats, gross weight 96 grams, size O1/2.
PROVENANCE
The Estate of the late Patti David, Sydney.
NOTES
Niina Ots (formerly Rätsep, nee Taevere) (1909-2003), was an Estonian-Australian jeweller. A pioneer in modernism, in 1957 she set up a business, Anina with Anna Louise Alma at 21 Rowe Street, Sydney. That same year Darani Lewers (born 1936) apprenticed with Niina, before moving to Copenhagen, Denmark in1958 to train with Helge Larsen. On her return to Sydney, in 1961 Darani and Helge formed a partnership. Anina closed in 1967 and Niina moved to Melbourne where she continued to work.
Sold for $3,800
Lot 160
Centring a claw-set oval lemon quartz measuring approximately 34mm x 31mm supported from an openwork gallery modelled as branches of sea coral to a half hoop of continuous bark design, the lemon quartz weighing approximately 130 carats, gross weight 96 grams, size O1/2.
PROVENANCE
The Estate of the late Patti David, Sydney.
NOTES
Niina Ots (formerly Rätsep, nee Taevere) (1909-2003), was an Estonian-Australian jeweller. A pioneer in modernism, in 1957 she set up a business, Anina with Anna Louise Alma at 21 Rowe Street, Sydney. That same year Darani Lewers (born 1936) apprenticed with Niina, before moving to Copenhagen, Denmark in1958 to train with Helge Larsen. On her return to Sydney, in 1961 Darani and Helge formed a partnership. Anina closed in 1967 and Niina moved to Melbourne where she continued to work.
Estimate $4,000 - $6,000
Important Jewels
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8403
6:00pm - 20 April 2021
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra
VIEWING
Viewing in Melbourne:
Friday 9 - Sunday 11 April, 10am-4pm
Viewing in Sydney:
Friday 16 - Sunday 18 April, 10am-4pm
CONTACT
Hamish Sharma
hamish.sharma@leonardjoel.com.au
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