The Magnificent Jewels of the Late Countess Mona Bismarck 1986 Sotheby's Geneva

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w/ 41 lots

Sotheby's Geneva

1986

11" x 8 1/2

*scuff on lower front cloth board*

In 1986, Sotheby’s Geneva … Read more w/ 41 lots

Sotheby's Geneva

1986

11" x 8 1/2

*scuff on lower front cloth board*

In 1986, Sotheby’s Geneva sold Mona’s magnificent collection of jewels that demonstrated her love of beautiful gemstones, as well as her devotion to the luxurious pursuits of life.

Mona von Bismarck (née Strader; February 5, 1897 – July 10, 1983), also known as Mona Bismarck, was an American socialite, fashion icon, and philanthropist. Her five husbands included Harrison Williams, among the richest men in America, and Count Albrecht Eduard "Eddie" von Bismarck-Schönhausen, a grandson of German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck. She was the first American to be named "The Best Dressed Woman in the World" by a panel of top couturiers, including Coco Chanel, and she was also named to the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame. See less