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18CT TWO-TONE GOLD AND DIAMOND RING, ANINA, CIRCA 1960
Of organic form, the openwork textured mount decorated at intervals with claw-set brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 2.20 carats, gross weight 38 grams, size O.
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 $2,500
Lot 5
Of organic form, the openwork textured mount decorated at intervals with claw-set brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 2.20 carats, gross weight 38 grams, size O.
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 $2,000 - $3,000
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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