In 2023, revered sculptor Daniel Arsham’s signature green met with luxury jeweler Tiffany & Co.’s iconic blue to give the world not just a striking bracelet, but also an astonishing jewelry box. Inspired by a Venus of Arles piece from the Louvre archives, the bust creates an unforgettable unboxing experience. Lucky for collectors and jewelry enthusiasts alike, Heritage Auctions is offering the limited-edition Daniel Arsham for Tiffany & Co. T1 bracelet in its Holiday Fine Jewelry Signature Auction in December with an estimate of $40000.
Not only is the bracelet beautiful, but it is the entire package that makes this such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The Tiffany Blue crate unveils the Venus of Arles sculpture. Adding a touch of theater is Arsham, whose sculpture opens when its upper section is lifted, with the bracelet perched inside. It’s a double whammy of dazzle and decor as the buyer gets something to wear and a sculptural object to display.
The 18kt white gold bracelet comes studded with diamonds and vivid tsavorite garnet accents. Only 186 were made to commemorate Tiffany’s 186th anniversary in 2023. The bracelet features 2.06 carats of diamonds and approximately 1.50 carats of tsavorite garnets, with 192 gemstones altogether. The bracelet was part of the T1 collection that debuted in 2020, designed under Tiffany’s then-chief artistic officer, Reed Krakoff. The hinged bracelet playfully opens at the press of a button, where the “T” forms meet. The tsavorite garnets are intentional, paying homage to Arsham Studio’s palette and the sculpture’s patina.
Daniel Arsham shared, “The Amalgamated Bust of Venus of Arles brings together multiple Tiffany elements to tell a cohesive story about heritage, craftsmanship and savoir faire, all of which are very much part of Tiffany’s identity. There is the reference to the sculpture on display at The Landmark; and there is the tsavorite T1 bracelet, which one discovers upon opening the sculpture.”
The package includes a 20¾ × 15⅝ × 14¼-inch signed crate with four fastenings and a removable door. Heritage also lists bracelet boxes, a handling glove, and the sculpture’s certificate. The bracelet is open for bidding with an estimate of $30,000 to $40,000. With the Holiday Fine Jewelry Signature Auction scheduled for December 7th, there is plenty of time for one to decide if they want the bauble and the bust.
