LALAOUNIS: 'LAVALLIÈRE' NECKLACE COLORED STONES Composed... Lot 30

LALAOUNIS: 'LAVALLIÈRE' NECKLACE COLORED STONES Composed of a supple, fully textured setting, finished with two stylized chimera heads set with round turquoise and ruby cabochons, dispensation granted for 18K (750°/00) gold, length 79.50 cm, gross weight 90.77 g. Footnotes: Provenance: From the private collection of Cybèle Andrianou, (1888-1978), known by her stage name Kyveli. Kyveli (1888-1978), a renowned Greek actress active throughout the early 20th century, embodied the bold spirit and unbridled passion of her era. Renowned for her charisma and natural talent, Kyveli became an icon of the theatrical world, captivating playwrights and audiences alike with her unforgettable performances. Kyveli married three times; first to an artist, then to a generous impresario, and finally to Greek politician Georgios Papandreou (1888-1968), who served three terms as Greek Prime Minister. Reflecting his passionate performances on stage, his tumultuous life was punctuated by encounters and adventures. LALAOUNIS: GEM-SET 'LAVALLIÈRE' NECKLACE Designed as a two stylised chimaera, set with turquoise cabochons and oval-cut rubies, to a supple textured mount, signed Lalaounis, exempt from hallmarking for 18 carat gold, length 79.50 cm, gross weight 90.77 grams. Provenance: From the private collection of Cybele Andrianou, (1888-1978) known by her stage name Kyveli. Kyveli (1888-1978), a celebrated Greek stage actress active throughout the early 20th century, epitomised the bold spirit and boundless passion of her era. Renowned for her charisma and natural talent, Kyveli became an iconic figure in theatrical world, captivating playwrights and audiences through her unforgettable performances. Kyveli was married three times; first to an artist, then to a generous impresario, and finally to the Greek politician Georgios Papandreou (1888-1968), who served three terms as Greek Prime Minister. Mirroring her passionate performances on stage, her tumultuous life was punctuated by encounters and adventures. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com