RELEASE: Christie's London - Important Jewels to Shine on 3 June 2015
PRESS RELEASE | 19 MAY 2015 | LONDON | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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SIGNED JEWELS, PRECIOUS GEMS & NATURAL PEARLS LEAD IMPORTANT JEWELS AT CHRISTIE’S LONDON 3 JUNE 2015
LONDON – Christie’s London announces highlights of the forthcoming Important Jewels auction on 3 June 2015. The sale includes an array of both antique and modern jewellery, signed pieces by the great houses such as Bulgari, Cartier, Dior, Graff, Tiffany and Van Cleef & Arpels, together with some exceptional coloured stones and diamonds. The sale comprises 395 lots and is expected to achieve in excess of £7 million. Leading the sale is a superb 1960s emerald and diamond suite, by Bulgari (estimate: £250,000-300,000, illustrated above). Bulgari jewels of the 1960s are typified by their bold use of vibrant colour in conjunction with an extensive employment of stones cut en cabochon. This suite is a quintessential example of the best of Bulgari.
The Cartier section of this sale comprises over 60 examples, and encapsulates the broad spectrum of design of this great jewellery house; including eight iconic ‘Panthere’ and tiger jewels, each capturing the essence of these famous Cartier motifs in their sleek and alluring form.
With collectors’ ever-increasing demand for high quality natural pearls, Christie’s London is proud to offer an excellent selection of natural pearls in a variety of shapes and designs.
The sale features a number of private collections with rare jewels of high importance and a broad selection of stones in a variety of cuts and colours, including a Burma ruby of 8 carats (illustrated below left) and a Burma sapphire of 28 carats (illustrated below right), both with no indication of thermal treatment.
There is a continued demand for Art Deco jewels, which celebrate the creative flair and geometric design of the period. This sale represents the Art Deco style with a stunning array of examples by the leading houses and designers.
The demand for historic jewellery with provenance continues undiminished, with collectors around the world competing for these fragments of history. Magnificent pieces of antique jewellery at a wide range of estimates feature in this sale; amongst which a magnificent 19th century sapphire and diamond parure from the collection of a royal house and a striking peridot riviere; as wearable today as it was at its inception over 100 years ago.
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PRESS CONTACT: Katie Carder | +44(0)207 389 2283 | kcarder@christies.com
PUBLIC EXHIBITION: Friday, 29 May: 9.00 am - 4.30 pm Saturday, 30 May: 12.00 pm - 5.00 pm Sunday, 31 May: 12.00 pm - 5.00 pm Monday, 1 June: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm Tuesday, 2 June: 9.00 am – 4.30 pm | AUCTION: Important Jewels London, King Street Wednesday, 3 June 2015 10 am and 2 pm
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Christie’s, the world's leading art business, had global auction and private sales in 2014 that totalled £5.1 billion / $8.4 billion, making it the highest annual total in Christie’s history. Christie’s is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour. Founded in 1766 by James Christie, Christie's has since conducted the greatest and most celebrated auctions through the centuries providing a popular showcase for the unique and the beautiful. Christie’s offers around 450 auctions annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts, jewellery, photographs, collectibles, wine, and more. Prices range from $200 to over $100 million. Christie's also has a long and successful history conducting private sales for its clients in all categories, with emphasis on Post-War & Contemporary, Impressionist & Modern, Old Masters and Jewellery. Private sales totalled £916.1 million ($1.5 billion) in 2014, an increase of 20% on the previous year. Christie’s has a global presence with 54 offices in 32 countries and 12 salerooms around the world including in London, New York, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai, Zürich, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Mumbai. More recently, Christie’s has led the market with expanded initiatives in growth markets such as Russia, China, India and the United Arab Emirates, with successful sales and exhibitions in Shanghai, New Delhi, Mumbai and Dubai.
*Estimates do not include buyer’s premium. Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer’s premium and do not reflect costs, financing fees or application of buyer’s or seller’s credits.
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