"Brigid Berlin Costume Jewelry Auction" October 7, 2008 Doyle New York
$250
Brigid's Baubles on The Block! Artist and Socialite Brigid Berlin to Auction Her Collection of Costume Jewelry
[43] pp.
w/ 200 lots
Doyle New York
2008
BB (1939-2020)
11" x 14 1/2"
Bi-Fold 'New York Post' Tabloid Cover Newspaper Format
VG
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Key Details:
Auctioneer: Doyle New York.
Date: October 7, 2008.
Contents: Over 200 lots of Brigid Berlin's personal collection of costume jewelry.
Featured Designers: Chanel (including Gripoix), Yves Saint Laurent, Kenneth Jay Lane, Cohen & Rosenberger, and others.
Catalog: A collectible tabloid-style newspaper catalog detailing the items.
Highlights: A set of Chanel ruby, emerald, and pearl necklaces sold for $4,000 (four times its estimate).
Significance:
The auction was a notable event for fans of the artist, socialite, and Andy Warhol confidante, Brigid Berlin, showcasing her distinctive taste in costume jewelry.