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.  

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).  

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

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

Smith & Singer’s tightly curated May 2023 auction of Important Australian & International Art achieved exceptional results for traditional, modern and contemporary Australian art with a total of $10,720,273, the highest for an art auction in Australia this year.

Determined bidding from clients in the saleroom, on telephones, and online resulted in an outstanding sold rate for a mixed vendor sale of 100.42% by value, showing the depth of demand across all categories.  The figure augments the extensive private sales and international consignments Smith & Singer have transacted to date in 2023.

Results were led by stellar performances by artists including Ralph Balson, Charles Blackman, Arthur Boyd, Charles Frederick Goldie, Henry Moore, Albert Namatjira and Brett Whiteley, with new world auctions record established for Criss Canning and Francis Lymburner.