Important Jewels

AU0814 | 23 May 2017 | Sydney | 6 pm

Rolex A fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with registers and bracelet ref 6262 no 2416645 'Paul Newman' Daytona Cosmograph circa 1970. Sold for $219,600 May 2017 ***Auction record for a wristwatch in Australia***

14ct gold and fancy yellow diamond ring. Sold for $195,200 May 2017

18ct gold and diamond 'Maillon Panthère' suite, Cartier. Sold for $91,500 May 2017

Pair of diamond studs, Graff. Sold for $85,400 May 2017

Platinum, 18ct gold, diamond and emerald brooch, David Webb. Sold for $79,300 May 2017

Sale Number: AU0814

Timed to Perfection

Auction Results | Important Jewels | 23 May 2017

Rolex Daytona ‘Paul Newman’ races to a new auction record for a wristwatch in Australia

Standout results for diamonds and coloured diamonds

Outstanding results were achieved at Sotheby’s Australia’s May auction of Important Jewels that featured an impressive spectrum of coloured gemstones and diamonds as well as a variety of period and contemporary jewels and watches. A Rolex Daytona ‘Paul Newman’ set a new auction record of $219,600 for a wristwatch in Australia and strong prices were achieved for designer pieces by Bulgari, Cartier, David Webb, Paspaley, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels. The sale realised $1,870,870 with 78.4% sold by value.

CONTACT INFORMATION +

Specialists

Hamish Sharma

Head

Jewels
Sydney
T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402
E: Hamish Sharma

Patricia Kontos

Senior Specialist

Jewels
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
E: Patricia Kontos

Tabitha Davison

Administrator

Jewels
Sydney
T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402
E: Tabitha Davison

BUY CATALOGUE

Auction Results & Details

Sale Total: $1,870,870 including buyer's premium

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EXHIBITION TIMES +

EXHIBITION

76 18ct white gold and mother-of-pearl 'Vintage Alhambra' bracelet, Van Cleef & Arpels Estimate $4,500 - $6,500

77 Pair of 18ct white gold and diamond studs Estimate $38,000 - $44,000

78 Diamond suite Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $4,270 (including buyer's premium)

79 18ct white gold and diamond bracelet, Van Cleef & Arpels Estimate $10,000 - $15,000

80 18ct white gold and diamond ring, Hermès Estimate $2,000 - $3,000

81 18ct white gold, sapphire and diamond brooch Estimate $3,000 - $5,000 Lot Sold: $7,076 (including buyer's premium)

82 14ct white gold and diamond bracelet Estimate $5,000 - $7,000 Lot Sold: $7,930 (including buyer's premium)

83 Pair of 18ct white gold, south sea pearl and diamond 'Galactical Heart' earrings, Paspaley Estimate $1,500 - $2,000 Lot Sold: $3,416 (including buyer's premium)

84 Baroque south sea pearl necklace, Paspaley Estimate $32,000 - $52,000 Lot Sold: $39,040 (including buyer's premium)

85 14ct gold and fancy yellow diamond ring Estimate $140,000 - $180,000 Lot Sold: $195,200 (including buyer's premium)

86 Diamond pendant necklace Estimate $16,000 - $22,000 Lot Sold: $18,300 (including buyer's premium)

87 18ct white gold and diamond ring Estimate $40,000 - $65,000 Lot Sold: $48,800 (including buyer's premium)

88 Pair of 18ct white gold and diamond studs Estimate $24,000 - $32,000

89 Platinum, ruby and diamond ring Estimate $6,000 - $9,000 Lot Sold: $7,320 (including buyer's premium)

90 19ct white gold and diamond ring Estimate $60,000 - $80,000 Lot Sold: $73,200 (including buyer's premium)

91 Platinum and diamond ring, Peter Norman Estimate $30,000 - $50,000

92 Diamond ring Estimate $25,000 - $35,000 Lot Sold: $34,160 (including buyer's premium)

93 Tiffany & Co An 18ct gold, seed pearl, enamel and diamond-set openfaced keyless pendant watch made for Tiffany & Co by the Longines Watch Company mvt 2349159 case by Wittnauer & Co no 1067 circa 1915 Estimate $6,000 - $9,000 Lot Sold: $17,080 (including buyer's premium)

94 Pair of platinum and diamond earrings, Van Cleef & Arpels, mid 20th century Estimate $12,000 - $18,000 Lot Sold: $25,620 (including buyer's premium)

95 18ct white gold, sapphire and diamond ring Estimate $2,500 - $3,500 Lot Sold: $5,490 (including buyer's premium)

96 18ct gold, enamel and gem-set 'Elephant' brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1968 Estimate $23,000 - $28,000

97 18ct gold, gem-set and enamel brooch, Hermès, circa 1965 Estimate $4,800 - $5,800 Lot Sold: $5,490 (including buyer's premium)

98 18ct gold, onyx and diamond ring, David Webb Estimate $6,000 - $9,000

99 18ct white gold, south sea pearl and diamond lariat necklace, Stefan Hafner for Paspaley Estimate $1,500 - $2,000 Lot Sold: $2,684 (including buyer's premium)

100 18ct white gold, south sea pearl and diamond 'Dolce' pendant, Paspaley Estimate $3,000 - $5,000 Lot Sold: $4,270 (including buyer's premium)

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