Handcrafted Emerald and Diamond Brooch, Louis Majorelle Chicoree Mahogany Sideboard Headline New York City Estate Auction

A handcrafted 18-karat gold, emerald, and diamond floral brooch will lead the upcoming New York City Estate Auction, offered by Auctions at Showplace. The rose-shaped brooch features 87 prong-set round brilliant-cut emeralds weighing approximately 4.35 carats. It is further adorned with 94 bead set single-cut diamonds weighing a total of 1.88 carats. The stem is set in yellow gold and the leaves are decorated with marquise-cut, pear-cut yellow diamonds and green diamonds. It can be worn through fabric with a double pinstem. This brooch is from a New York City collection.

A Chicoree mahogany sideboard by furniture designer Louis Majorelle is another notable lot. Made in 1905, this carved sideboard in opulent Art Nouveau style has upper and lower cabinets. The upper cabinet comes with an arched bonnet top. It is placed above two glazed doors between trailing foliate carvings and two shaped curio shelves. Born in Toul, France, Majorelle was considered one of the leading exponents of the Art Nouveau style. He manufactured his own designs, in the French tradition of the ébéniste. The auction will also offer designer fashion pieces, art glass and ceramics. View the complete catalog of the New York City Estate Auction, April 21 and find other online auctions by visiting Bidsquare.