Enamel, coral, emerald and diamond brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels

Designed as a parrot perched on a coral branch, the white enamelled body embellished with single- and brilliant-cut diamonds, the face with onyx, a cabochon emerald eye and a coral beak, mounted in yellow gold, signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered.

Stamped 750 for gold. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels Made in France and numbered 40024. Diamonds bright and lively. Coral branch slightly loose in setting. Onyx in good condition. Areas of loss (especially but not limited to the top of the head) and repair to enamel. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with age. In good condition.
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