Jasper52 unveils stunning designer jewelry, watches on May 12

Cartier 18K gold, diamond, ruby, emerald and sapphire Star bangle bracelet, estimated at $28,000-$34,000
Cartier 18K gold, diamond, ruby, emerald and sapphire Star bangle bracelet, estimated at $28,000-$34,000
Cartier 18K gold, diamond, ruby, emerald and sapphire Star bangle bracelet, estimated at $28,000-$34,000

NEW YORK – A Cartier Star bangle bracelet, a Cartier Panther tassel necklace, and a pair of Van Cleef & Arpels butterfly-form earrings will compete for top-lot status at Jasper52’s Designer Jewelry and Watches sale, which will be held on Friday, May 12 at 8 pm Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Breitling MI5 ‘spy’ watch among recent sellers at Chiswick

A Breitling Superocean Steelfish with an MI5 Security Service crest on the dial, one of a limited edition of 900 produced in 2009 to mark the centenary of the secret service, sold for £4,750, or around $5,800, at auction in London on March 22. Image courtesy of Chiswick Auctions
A Breitling Superocean Steelfish with an MI5 Security Service crest on the dial, one of a limited edition of 900 produced in 2009 to mark the centenary of the secret service, sold for £4,750, or around $5,800, at auction in London on March 22. Image courtesy of Chiswick Auctions
A Breitling Superocean Steelfish with an MI5 Security Service crest on the dial, one of a limited edition of 900 produced in 2009 to mark the centenary of the secret service, sold for £4,750, or around $5,800, at auction in London on March 22. Image courtesy of Chiswick Auctions

LONDON – The Watches sale at Chiswick Auctions on March 22 included a number of special modern issues – including a diver’s watch made for an MI5 employee.

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Jasper52 offers Bulgari Tubogas Serpenti watch that ticks all the boxes, March 10

18K rose gold and diamond Bulgari Tubogas Serpenti watch, estimated at $9,000-$11,000
18K rose gold and diamond Bulgari Tubogas Serpenti watch, estimated at $9,000-$11,000

18K rose gold and diamond red Bulgari Tubogas Serpenti (snake) wristwatch, estimated at $9,000-$11,000

NEW YORK – An 18K rose gold and diamond Bulgari Tubogas Serpenti wristwatch; an 18K gold, diamond, tsavorite and sapphire Orchard necklace by Alex Sepkus; and a Cartier Panthere 18K gold, onyx, emerald and pearl ring will likely earn top-lot status at Jasper52’s Designer Jewelry and Watches auction, which will take place on Friday March 10 at 7 pm Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Cartier Pantheres prowl Jasper52 Designer Jewelry & Watches sale, Jan. 29

Cartier Panthere 18K gold, diamond, emerald and onyx pendant necklace, estimated at $29,000-$35,000
Cartier Panthere 18K gold, diamond, emerald and onyx pendant necklace, estimated at $29,000-$35,000
Cartier Panthere 18K gold, diamond, emerald and onyx pendant necklace, estimated at $29,000-$35,000

NEW YORK – A Bulgari Parentesi 18K white gold pave diamond bangle bracelet, a Cartier Panthere 18K white gold, diamond, emerald and onyx pendant necklace, and an unusual Van Cleef & Arpels ring in 18K white gold and diamonds will likely earn top lot status at Jasper52’s Designer Jewelry, Watches & More auction, which will be held on Sunday, January 29 at 7 pm Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Chihuly, jewels and art team up at Roland, May 20-21

Dale Chihuly, ‘Radiant Persian Pair,’ est. $5,000-$7,000

 

Dale Chihuly, ‘Radiant Persian Pair,’ est. $5,000-$7,000
Dale Chihuly, ‘Radiant Persian Pair,’ est. $5,000-$7,000

GLEN COVE, N.Y. – Roland Auctions NY will present a two-part Multiple Estates auction on Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21, with bidding starting at 10 am Eastern time both days. It will feature a fine selection of Chinese and Asian art, furniture and decorations, and will include many lots consigned from the estate of Herbert and Florence Irving, world-renowned collectors of all things Asian and founders of the Asian Wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Harry Winston & more shine in Designer and Signed Jewelry auction Oct. 13

Harry Winston emerald and diamond bangle bracelet, est. $109,000-$131,000
Harry Winston emerald and diamond bangle bracelet, est. $109,000-$131,000
Harry Winston emerald and diamond bangle bracelet, est. $109,000-$131,000

NEW YORK – Jewelry is great; designer jewelry and signed pieces of jewelry are better still. On Wednesday, October 13, starting at 8 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will conduct a sale of Designer and Signed Jewelry. The generous selection of 246 lots features a trove of treasures ranging from brooches by Cartier to bangles by Harry Winston to Tiffany & Co. tie pins to Oscar Heyman bracelets to David Webb earrings to Mario Buccellati necklaces to Van Cleef & Arpels yellow sapphire rings, as well as literally hundreds more. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Erzia bust leads Auctions at Showplace May 9 sale

Stepan Erzia carved hardwood bust on marble base, estimated at $20,000-$30,000
Stepan Erzia carved hardwood bust on marble base, estimated at $20,000-$30,000
Stepan Erzia carved hardwood bust on marble base, estimated at $20,000-$30,000

NEW YORK – On May 9, Auctions at Showplace will offer property from the collection of Arnold and Dorothy Neustadter. The late Arnold Neustadter was an engineer and businessman who invented the Rolodex with Hildaur Neilson in 1956. The Neustadters were avid collectors of art and antiques who acquired objects across a variety of categories including 20th century art, European furniture, and fine decorative arts. In addition to items from their collection, the sale will also feature fine jewelry and silver, important works from a private residence at the Pierre Hotel, and designer fashion and accessories. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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