Van Cleef & Arpels, Unique Repoussé Gold Cuff‑Bracelet No 2V697.11, Circa 1960 .

Van Cleef & Arpels, Unique Repoussé Gold Cuff‑Bracelet No 2V697.11, Circa 1960 . A rare and likely unique repoussé gold cuff by Van Cleef & Arpels, richly chased with stylized animals and scrolling foliage in high relief, framed by finely beaded borders. The narrative composition and sculptural workmanship reflect the Maison’s mid‑century exploration of Asian and Near‑Eastern artistic traditions, drawing on Chinese, Persian, and Central Asian repoussé motifs seldom seen in VCA’s mainstream collections. Executed with exceptional depth and hand‑finished detail, the bracelet exemplifies the atelier’s most labor‑intensive goldwork of the period. Signed VCA N.Y. and numbered 2V697.11, the cuff weighs 78 dwt and measures 2½ inches in width.