CHICAGO – On October 18, a sale bearing the title Gold Boxes and Vertu from the Estate of a Prominent Kansas City Collector nearly doubled its estimate at Hindman. Competitive bidding on these stunning objects led to the majority of lots selling for well above their high estimates. The extraordinary craftmanship of the collection was clearly appreciated by bidders, with a 95 percent sell-through rate achieved across the 42 lots. Overall, the auction realized more than $419,000.
CHICAGO – On Tuesday, October 18, Hindman will present a dazzling collection of 42 finely-crafted boxes and objects of vertu in a single-owner auction. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. The late owner’s collection is centered around 18th- and 19th-century works such as snuff boxes, boites-a-portrait and necessaires. For bidders looking for a highly-coveted item to add to their collection, Gold Boxes and Vertu from the Estate of a Prominent Kansas City Collector is certainly worth exploring.