High five! Doyle’s $539K Louis Vuitton sale achieved white-glove status

Louis Vuitton Lily Pons shoe trunk, $37,800
Louis Vuitton Lily Pons shoe trunk, $37,800
Louis Vuitton Lily Pons shoe trunk, $37,800

NEW YORK – Doyle‘s auction titled Luxury Travel: The Louis Vuitton Sale, held on June 21, saw determined bidders from around the world drive exceptionally strong prices. This international competition yielded an auction total of $539,424, more than doubling the sale’s collective estimate of $204,900-$311,050. All 117 of the lots offered were sold, qualifying the event as a white glove sale.

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Watch the birdie: parrot-crowned Meissen urns star at John Moran, April 12

Pair of Meissen Schneeballen porcelain covered urns, est. $8,000-$12,000
Pair of Meissen Schneeballen porcelain covered urns, est. $8,000-$12,000
Pair of Meissen Schneeballen porcelain covered urns, est. $8,000-$12,000

MONROVIA, Calif. – John Moran Auctioneers will present its first Traditional Collector auction of 2022 on April 12, featuring more than 350 lots. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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