ARTCURIAL MONACO Hermitage Hotel Sale Date: 16th to 22nd July 2016
SUMMER ON THE RIVIERA
JEWELLERY
For this new summer season, Artcurial’s jewellery departement, headed by Julie Valade, will offer
⋇ A stunning pair of Hippocampe drop earrings named ‘Animal World’ by Chopard. This limited edition (15 copies) is estimated at 30 000 – 40 000 €/ 32 000 – 43 000 $.
⋇ A platinum and white gold necklace with cut diamonds by Boucheron (estimation: 50 000 – 70 000 € / 55 800 – 78 200 $) will also be on offer.
⋇ A ‘compression’pendant by artist César made from 18 (750) gold covered in cabochon sapphire, emeralds, diamonds and white stone is estimated at 6 000 – 8 000 €/ 6 500 – 8 500 $.
⋇ Collectors of fine jewellery will be attracted by a white gold ring decorated with a stunning 55ct diamond, estimated at (40 000 – 50 000 €/ 44 000 – 55 000 $) or a platinum and white gold bracelet with baguette and navette cut diamonds, estimated at (50 000 – 60 000 €/ 55 000 – 65 000 $).
COLLECTOR WATCHES
Artcurial’s collector watch department headed by Marie Sanna-Legrand has been on a constant rise and progressed almost 50% between 2013 and 2014.
⋇ A star of watch auctions, a superb Rolex will be represented by a gold GMT Master. This iconic watch with dual time zones, graduated rotating bezel and a chocolate coloured watch face is estimated at 10 000 – 15 000 €/ 11 000 – 16 000 $.
⋇ The Breitling brand will present with a limited edition (20 copies) gold Navitimer Perpetual Calendar watch with split-chronograph function which is estimated at 12 000 – 18 000 €/ 13 000 – 19 000 $.
⋇ Other highlights include a Patek Philippe Nautilus « White Gold » and a gold Piaget Eye of Tiger watch and a Cartier Tank Obus.
HERMÈS SUMMER COLLECTION
Since 2005, the Hermès vintage sales created by Artcurial have become an international reference. Year after year the auction house reinforces its position as world leader in this field. Pénélope Blanckaert has recently joined Artcurial as Director of this department. Her experience, sharp eye and knowledge of fashion history, makes her the ideal expert to sought out original and rare pieces.
Fashion aficionados and collectors from around the world can get ready for this summer event. They will discover a ray of colours from the carefully selected lots including special commands, unique and iconic pieces made from rare and exotic leathers and skins. Highlights include this magnificent ‘Kelly’ bag made from orange crocodile (estimate: 25 000 – 30 000 €/ 27 500 – 32 500 $) and a ‘Birkin Himalaya’ model made from mat Nilo crocodile (estimate : 50 000 – 70 000 €/ 55 800 – 78 200 $).
A collection of 15 exceptional dresses by Franck Sorbier will also be on sale during this week.
Catalogue available online at www.artcurial.com
Check the estimations for each offer: BUs Artcurial Sale July 2016
Estimates in dollars provided as a guide.
Artcurial in Monte-Carlo –Following the successes of the July 2015 sales, which for the third year running realised over 10M€/ 11M$ and the winter season of sales which took place in January 2016 at the Yacht Club in Monaco, Artcurial will return to the Principality from 16th to 22nd July 2016. This summer season of sales will take place at the prestigious Hermitage Hotel and offer the Artcurial luxury specialities such as fine jewellery, collector watches and Hermès Summer Collection, which have proved to be so popular in Monaco over the past 11 years.
