Circa-1973 Rolex Oyster Cosmograph with tropical sub dials, $125,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions
DALLAS – Riding a surge of demand for elite timepieces from some of the world’s top watch makers, Heritage Auctions’ Watches & Fine Timepieces Signature® Auction, held November 16, was a near-sellout event that realized $2,820,849.
Left, 18K gold ring with GIA-certified 5.85-carat round brilliant cut diamond, estimated at $150,000-$250,000; Right, Tiffany & Co. platinum ring with GIA-certified 5.13-carat oval cut diamond, estimated at $160,000-$250,000
PHILADELPHIA — With a keen focus on the classic diamond, Freeman’s next Jewelry and Watches auction, scheduled for Tuesday, November 22, delivers elegant collecting and gifting opportunities ahead of the holiday season. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. Of particular distinction are two rings in timeless styles — a Tiffany & Co. 5.13-carat oval cut diamond ring, and a 5.85-carat round brilliant diamond ring — each with six-figure estimates.
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona watch, Ref. 116515, with 18K Everose gold, estimated at CA$50,000-$60,000
NEW HAMBURG, Canada – Two coveted men’s wristwatches – a Patek Philippe Ref. 5396G annual calendar and a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, Ref. 116515 – are the expected headliners in Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd.’s online-only Luxury Watches auction scheduled for Saturday, November 19 and beginning at 9 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. All estimates quoted are in Canadian dollars.
Circa-1889 Patek Philippe & Co. minute repeating gold pocket watch, estimated at $75,000-$1 million. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions
DALLAS – The clock is ticking for those hoping to acquire a Patek Philippe watch from the coveted Nautilus series, a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona watch with a Paul Newman dial, or any of 55 lots in an important collection of vintage pocket watches. Each is among the top attractions in Heritage Auctions’ November 16 Watches & Fine Timepieces Signature® Auction. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
Tiffany Studios table lamp with 20in conical leaded-glass shade in ‘Poppy’ motif exhibiting the very highest standards of Tiffany artistry. Astounding colorway and complex composition, including exceptionally rare base with 16 iridescent Favrile-glass balls as supports for the telescoping stem. Tiffany stamps to both shade and base. Sold for $541,200 (inclusive of 23% buyer’s premium) against an estimate of $350,000-$450,000. Morphy Auctions image
DENVER, Pa. – During the second session of their June 8-10 Fine & Decorative Arts Auction, Morphy’s sold a rare circa 1905-1910 Tiffany Studios “Poppy” leaded-glass table lamp for an astounding $541,200 (all prices quoted include a 23% buyer’s premium). Based upon their research, Morphy’s believes it to be a world-record auction price for a Tiffany lamp in the Poppy motif.
Chanel Baroque gold, diamond and cultured pearl ring, est. $9,000-$11,000
NEW YORK – A Chanel Baroque gold, diamond and cultured pearl ring, a Chanel Comete 18K white gold and chalcedony ring, and a Chanel Premiere Chaine gold wristwatch will fight for top lot status at Jasper52’s Designer Jewelry, Watch, and Fashion Auction, which will be conducted on Sunday, July 3 at 7 pm Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
Rolex Submariner with 18K gold and stainless-steel case, est. CA$11,000-$13,000
NEW HAMBURG, Canada – A 9.22-carat platinum emerald cut diamond ring boasting VS2 clarity, an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore special edition wristwatch, and a circa-1991 Rolex Submariner watch with a solid 18K gold case and bracelet are a few of the baubles that bidders will clamor for in an online-only Watches & Jewels auction slated for Saturday, June 11, at Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd., starting at 9 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. All prices quoted are in Canadian dollars.
Tiffany Studios table lamp with 20in conical leaded-glass shade in ‘Poppy’ motif exhibiting the very highest standards of Tiffany artistry. Astounding colorway and complex composition. Exceptionally rare base with 16 iridescent Favrile-glass balls as supports for the telescoping stem. Tiffany stamps to both shade and base. Estimate $350,000-$450,000
DENVER, Pa. – A fine and decorative arts selection of incomparable quality awaits bidders at Morphy Auctions on June 8, 9 and 10. The gallery is at its shining best, with rare and beautiful objects at every turn, including 75 leaded and stained-glass lamps, 100 pieces of art glass, 100+ paintings, 50 figural bronzes, 50 lots of silver, and 30 pieces of coveted Amphora pottery. Additionally, there are 30 cylinder and disc music boxes, 15 bird boxes, and long-held private collections containing 100 figural napkin rings, 80 antique, hand-blown colored-glass wedding bells; 50 figural and mechanical gadget canes; and the acclaimed Don and Mary Ann Livingston collection of antique sleigh bells. On day three, Morphy’s will unveil a sumptuous array of fine jewelry plus 30 pocket and wristwatches. Those who are not able to attend in person are invited to absentee or live via the Internet through LiveAuctioneers.
Raoul Dufy, ‘Araut La Course: Epsom,’ $125,000
WINDSOR, Conn. – Nadeau’s Auction Gallery enjoyed a remarkably successful sale on January 1. The company’s ninth consecutive New Year’s Day Sale surpassed the seven figure mark and benefitted from a 95% sell through rate. After a long day of competitive bidding, 92 lots realized $5,000-$9,999, 56 lots made $10,000-$99,999 and two lots topped the six figure mark.
Cartier Pasha minute repeater watch, designed by Gerald Genta, CA$64,900
NEW HAMBURG, Canada – A Cartier Pasha minute repeater men’s watch slipped onto a new wrist for $64,900 in Miller & Miller Auctions’ bi-annual Watches & Jewels sale held November 20. Offered were luxury watches and fine jewelry, with vintage and collectible watches from names like Rolex, Tudor, Omega, Patek Philippe, Corum and Panerai. All prices quoted are in Canadian dollars.
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