Striking jewelry from a striking woman
The doctor’s house was a well known place for many residents of the southern Dutch village of Poeldijk. Doctor Jan ter Haar (1902), received patients at home, cycled through the village with a cigar for visits, made his own medicine and gave birth to new villagers day and night. His wife Jeannette (1905) was a striking figure, who organized the practice, replenished the pharmacy and was involved in social village life.
Son Kees (1933) has completely maintained the parental home and intended the legacy for the Red Cross. After his death, many historical and beautiful items emerged, including a beautiful jewelry collection. Highlights from this collection include an impressive 19th-century ‘spray brooch’ with enameled flowers (lot number 22), a Belle Epoque lavaliere necklace set with diamonds (lot number 95), a platinum Art Deco bracelet set with diamonds and sapphire (lot number 93), with matching ring (lot number 94) and a cocktail watch set with ruby and diamonds (lot number 527).
Some of the jewellery that Jeanette ter Haar wears in the painting are also included in the auction. The gold bracelet with jade (lot number 175), the diamond Art Deco ring on her right hand (lot number 84) and her diamond earrings (lot number 139)
All jewellery from Jeannette ter Haar’s collection can be found under the heading: Provenance: particuliere collectie uit het Westland, ten bate van het Rode Kruis