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Invitation to consign - Important Jewels & Watches

22 June 2023

IMPORTANT JEWELS & WATCHES

Consign now to our next auction of Important Jewels & Watches, that will take place in Sydney on 5 September 2023.

Smith & Singer commenced the year on a spectacular note with the first Important Jewels & Watches auction of 2023 achieving excellent results.  Pieces by international and Australian designers, including Bulgari, Cartier, Paspaley and Rolex alongside impressive diamonds and emeralds, performed particularly well and the auction realised an overall total of $1,100,495 with a clearance rate by value of 85.80%.  A highlight was this stunning diamond and emerald necklace (sold for $50,000, pictured above).

Smith & Singer offer unique and unparalleled access to local and international collectors.  Contact our specialists now for a confidential appraisal.

You may also use our appraisal estimate form.

For more information, please contact: 

MELBOURNE 

Rebecca Sheahan 
Specialist, Jewels & Watches  
+61 (0)3 9508 9900
[email protected]

SYDNEY

Emma Finn  
Specialist, Jewels & Watches    
+61 (0)2 9302 2402  
[email protected]

Pictured above 

Diamond and emerald necklace 
The hinged collier designed as tapering half round coils of polished 18ct white gold pavé-set at intervals with brilliant-cut diamonds and accented to the front with five claw-set oval-shaped cabochon emeralds, completed by a concealed clasp, the emeralds and diamonds together stated to weigh 29.97 and 7.248 carats respectively. 
Estimate $40,000–60,000  
Sold for $50,000 on 9 May 2023

Invitation to consign - Important Australian Art

21 June 2023

IMPORTANT AUSTRALIAN ART

Consign now to our forthcoming auction of Important Australian Art.

In May, Smith & Singer achieved a sale total in excess of $13 million (including buyer’s premium) that combined excellent sold rates and performances against estimates.  The sale established 7 of the 10 highest prices for art at auction in Australia this year to date.

Building on the resounding success of our auctions of fewer works of higher value, our carefully curated August 2023 auction will include significant examples of historical, modern and contemporary Australian art.

To participate in this momentous sale, please contact our highly experienced specialists for a confidential appraisal.

You may also use our appraisal estimate form

  

For more information, please contact:

Geoffrey Smith
Chairman
+61 (0)418 889 656 
[email protected]

Emily Walker 
Administrator, Art 
+61 (0)3 9508 9900 
[email protected]

Gary Singer
Chief Executive Officer & Director
+61 (0)418 337 788 
[email protected] 

David Mackay  
Gallery Manager, Sydney    
+61 (0)2 9302 2402 
[email protected]

 

Pictured above 

CHARLES BLACKMAN 1928-2018  
The Shy Girl 1959   
oil on composition board  
113 x 85 cm   
Estimate $200,000–300,000
Sold for $412,500 on 2 May 2023
  
© Charles Blackman/Copyright Agency 2023 

Invitation to consign - Important Jewels & Watches

15 June 2023

IMPORTANT JEWELS & WATCHES

Consign now to our next auction of Important Jewels & Watches, that will take place in Sydney on 2 August 2023.

Smith & Singer commenced the year on a spectacular note with the first Important Jewels & Watches auction of 2023 achieving excellent results.  Pieces by international and Australian designers, including Bulgari, Cartier, Paspaley and Rolex alongside impressive diamonds and emeralds, performed particularly well and the auction realised an overall total of $1,100,495 with a clearance rate by value of 85.80%.  A highlight was this highly desirable Rolex Yacht-Master II Ref 116688 an 18ct Gold Regatta Countdown Chronograph Wristwatch (sold for $47,500, pictured above).

Smith & Singer offer unique and unparalleled access to local and international collectors.  Contact our specialists now for a confidential appraisal.

You may also use our appraisal estimate form.

For more information, please contact: 

MELBOURNE 

Rebecca Sheahan 
Specialist, Jewels & Watches  
+61 (0)3 9508 9900
[email protected]

SYDNEY

Emma Finn  
Specialist, Jewels & Watches    
+61 (0)2 9302 2402  
[email protected]

Pictured above 

Rolex Yacht-Master II Ref 116688 An 18ct Gold Regatta Countdown Chronograph Wristwatch
Estimate $35,000–45,000
Sold for $47,500 on 9 May 2023

Invitation to consign - Important Australian Art

14 June 2023

IMPORTANT AUSTRALIAN ART

Consign now to our forthcoming auction of Important Australian Art.

In May, Smith & Singer achieved a sale total in excess of $13 million (including buyer’s premium) that combined excellent sold rates and performances against estimates.  The sale established 7 of the 10 highest prices for art at auction in Australia this year to date.

Building on the resounding success of our auctions of fewer works of higher value, our carefully curated August 2023 auction will include significant examples of historical, modern and contemporary Australian art.

To participate in this momentous sale, please contact our highly experienced specialists for a confidential appraisal.

You may also use our appraisal estimate form

  

For more information, please contact:

Geoffrey Smith
Chairman
+61 (0)418 889 656 
[email protected]

Emily Walker 
Administrator, Art 
+61 (0)3 9508 9900 
[email protected]

Gary Singer
Chief Executive Officer & Director
+61 (0)418 337 788 
[email protected] 

David Mackay  
Gallery Manager, Sydney    
+61 (0)2 9302 2402 
[email protected]

 

Pictured above 

RALPH BALSON 1890-1964   
Constructive Painting 1954   
oil on composition board   
63.5 x 75.5 cm    
Estimate $250,000–350,000 
Sold for $450,000 on 2 May 2023   

Invitation to consign - Important Jewels & Watches

8 June 2023

IMPORTANT JEWELS & WATCHES

Consign now to our next auction of Important Jewels & Watches, that will take place in Sydney on 2 August 2023.

Smith & Singer commenced the year on a spectacular note with the first Important Jewels & Watches auction of 2023 achieving excellent results.  Pieces by international and Australian designers, including Bulgari, Cartier, Paspaley and Rolex alongside impressive diamonds and emeralds, performed particularly well and the auction realised an overall total of $1,100,495 with a clearance rate by value of 85.80%.  A highlight was this spectacular 18ct gold and diamond ring (sold for $131,250, pictured above).

Smith & Singer offer unique and unparalleled access to local and international collectors.  Contact our specialists now for a confidential appraisal.

You may also use our appraisal estimate form.

For more information, please contact: 

MELBOURNE 

Rebecca Sheahan 
Specialist, Jewels & Watches  
+61 (0)3 9508 9900
[email protected]

SYDNEY

Emma Finn  
Specialist, Jewels & Watches    
+61 (0)2 9302 2402  
[email protected]

Pictured above 

18ct gold and diamond ring
Claw-set to the top with a brilliant-cut natural light yellow diamond weighing 14.44 carats to shoulders channel-set with two lines of baguette near colourless diamonds framed by pavé-set brilliant-cut near colourless diamonds.
Estimate $110,000–140,000 
Sold for $131,250 on 9 May 2023

Invitation to consign - Important Australian Art

24 May 2023

IMPORTANT AUSTRALIAN ART

Consign now to our forthcoming auction of Important Australian Art.

In May, Smith & Singer achieved a sale total in excess of $13 million (including buyer’s premium) that combined excellent sold rates and performances against estimates.  The sale established 7 of the 10 highest prices for art at auction in Australia this year to date.

Building on the resounding success of our auctions of fewer works of higher value, our carefully curated August 2023 auction will include significant examples of historical, modern and contemporary Australian art.

To participate in this momentous sale, please contact our highly experienced specialists for a confidential appraisal.

You may also use our appraisal estimate form

  

For more information, please contact:

Geoffrey Smith
Chairman
+61 (0)418 889 656 
[email protected]

Emily Walker 
Administrator, Art 
+61 (0)3 9508 9900 
[email protected]

Gary Singer
Chief Executive Officer & Director
+61 (0)418 337 788 
[email protected] 

David Mackay  
Gallery Manager, Sydney    
+61 (0)2 9302 2402 
[email protected]

 

Pictured above 

FRED WILLIAMS 1927-1982  
Green Landscape (You Yangs) (1966)  
oil on canvas 
91.5 x 106.5 cm   
Estimate $450,000–650,000 
Sold for $625,000 on 2 May, 2023  
© Estate of Fred Williams/Copyright Agency, 2023

Auction Results - Important Jewels & Watches

10 May 2023

IMPORTANT JEWELS & WATCHES 

Smith & Singer commenced the year on a spectacular note with the first Important Jewels & Watches auction of 2023 that achieved excellent results.  Pieces by international and Australian designers, including Cartier, Bulgari, Rolex and Paspaley, alongside impressive diamonds and emeralds, performed particularly well and the auction realised an overall total of $1,100,495 with a clearance rate by value of 85.80%. 

Among the notable results was this stunning Cartier Le Cirque Animalier Ref 3458 An 18ct white gold, enamel, mother of pearl, diamond and emerald-set limited edition No. 078/150 wristwatch, circa 2010 (lot 73, estimate $90,000–120,000, pictured above) which sold for $110,454.  

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Auction Tonight - Important Jewels & Watches

9 May 2023

IMPORTANT JEWELS & WATCHES 

The Sydney exhibition will continue until 2 pm this afternoon at Smith & Singer, 30 Queen Street, Woollahra.

The auction will commence at 6.30 pm tonight at the National Council of Jewish Women of Australia, 111 Queen Street, Woollahra.  Register to bid now.

The May sale features a dazzling array of diamonds and precious gemstones along with signed jewels by the most sought-after international jewellers, including impressive designs by Bulgari, Cartier, Paspaley, Tiffany & Co. and Van Cleef & Arpels, complemented by watches by Cartier, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Rolex.

A highlight of the collection is this stunning Cartier Le Cirque Animalier Ref 3458 An 18ct white gold, enamel, mother of pearl, diamond and emerald-set limited edition No. 078/150 wristwatch, circa 2010 (lot 73, estimate $90,000–120,000, pictured above).  

AUCTION IN SYDNEY
9 MAY 2023 l 6.30 PM
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN OF AUSTRALIA 
111 QUEEN STREET, WOOLLAHRA

 

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Sydney Exhibition Continues - Important Jewels & Watches

6 May 2023

IMPORTANT JEWELS & WATCHES 

The Sydney exhibition for the forthcoming Important Jewels & Watches auction will be open to the public from Monday 8 May from 10 am – 5 pm, and on Tuesday 9 May from 10 am – 2 pm, at 30 Queen Street, Woollahra. 

The May sale features a dazzling array of diamonds and precious gemstones along with signed jewels by the most sought-after international jewellers, including spectacular designs by Bulgari, Cartier, Paspaley, Tiffany & Co. and Van Cleef & Arpels, complemented by watches by Cartier, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Rolex.

A highlight of the collection is this stunning diamond and emerald necklace (lot 82, estimate $40,000–60,000, pictured above).  

VIEWINGS

SYDNEY
Monday 8 May 10 am – 5 pm  
Tuesday 9 May 10 am – 2 pm  
30 Queen Street, Woollahra, NSW  
+61 (0)2 9302 2402

 

AUCTION IN SYDNEY
9 MAY 2023 l 6.30 PM
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN OF AUSTRALIA 
111 QUEEN STREET, WOOLLAHRA

 

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Sydney Exhibition Opens - Important Jewels & Watches

5 May 2023

IMPORTANT JEWELS & WATCHES 

The Sydney exhibition for the forthcoming Important Jewels & Watches auction will be open to the public from Friday 5 May to Monday 8 May from 10 am – 5 pm, and on Tuesday 9 May from 10 am – 2 pm, at 30 Queen Street, Woollahra. 

The May sale features a dazzling array of diamonds and precious gemstones along with signed jewels by the most sought-after international jewellers, including spectacular designs by Bulgari, Cartier, Paspaley, Tiffany & Co. and Van Cleef & Arpels, complemented by watches by Cartier, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Rolex.

A highlight of the collection is this impressive Rolex Yacht-Master II Ref 116688 An 18ct Gold Regatta Countdown Chronograph Wristwatch (lot 147, estimate $35,000–45,000, pictured above).  

VIEWINGS

SYDNEY
Friday 5 May – Monday 8 May 
10 am – 5 pm  
Tuesday 9 May 10 am – 2 pm  
30 Queen Street, Woollahra, NSW  
+61 (0)2 9302 2402

 

AUCTION IN SYDNEY
9 MAY 2023 l 6.30 PM
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN OF AUSTRALIA 
111 QUEEN STREET, WOOLLAHRA

 

EXPLORE FLIPBOOK CATALOGUE   EXPLORE SALE ONLINE

 

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Lot 147

Rolex Yacht-Master II Ref 116688 An 18ct Gold Regatta Countdown Chronograph Wristwatch.
Estimate $35,000–45,000

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