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Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu

AU0850 | 12 May 2021 | Sydney | 6.30PM

18ct gold, pearl and diamond demi-parure, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1990
Estimate $200,000-250,000
Sold for $245,455
Diamond ring
Estimate $55,000-65,000
Sold for $67,500
18ct white gold, emerald and diamond bracelet
Estimate $12,000-16,000
Sold for $21,477
Platinum and diamond ring
Estimate 20,000-30,000
Sold for $35,591
Emerald and diamond ring, Bulgari
Estimate $35,000-55,000
Sold for $67,500
18ct white gold and diamond bracelet
Estimate $25,000-35,000
Sold for $34,364
Diamond ring
Estimate $28,000-38,000
Sold for $34,364
Sale Number: AU0850

Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu

Following outstanding results in 2020 – including the highest sold rates and performance against estimates in the industry – Smith & Singer's May sale of Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu presented a highly-curated selection of the finest jewels available at auction. 

The auction featured diamonds, precious gemstones and vintage jewels, with a selection of signed jewels and watches by the most distinguished international jewellers and watchmakers, including impressive designs by Bulgari, Buccellati, Cartier, Chanel, Fabergé, Paspaley, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels, complemented by classic watches from Blancpain, Glashütte, and Rolex.  

 
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AUCTION IN SYDNEY
12 MAY 2021 l 6.30 PM
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN OF AUSTRALIA, 
111 QUEEN STREET, WOOLLAHRA

 
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Jewellery Specialists

Rebecca Sheahan, Specialist 2021

Rebecca Sheahan

Specialist,
Jewels & Watches

Melbourne
T: 61 (0)3 9508 9900            
E: Rebecca Sheahan

Emma Finn

Emma Finn

Specialist,
Jewels & Watches

Sydney
T: 61 (0)2 9302 2402           
E: Emma Finn
  

  

       

Art & Objects of Virtu Specialists
Geoffrey Smith

Geoffrey Smith

Chairman

Australian & International Art 
Melbourne  |  Sydney 
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 
T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 
E: Geoffrey Smith

Gary Singer

Chief Executive Officer

Australian & International Art 
Melbourne  |  Sydney 
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 
T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 
E: Gary Singer
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Auction Results & Details

Sale Total: Total Sale Figure $1,078,773 (Including Premium)

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EXHIBITION TIMES +

MELBOURNE

14-16 COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE

FRIDAY 30 APRIL –

MONDAY 3 MAY

10am - 5pm

SYDNEY

30 QUEEN STREET, WOOLLAHRA

FRIDAY 7 MAY –

TUESDAY 11 MAY

10am - 5pm

WEDNESDAY 12 MAY

10am - 2pm







Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - AU0850
151 EDWARD ONSLOW FORD
1852-1901

Linos

$5,000-7,000 Lot Sold: $11,045 (including buyer's premium)
Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - AU0850
152 LOUIS CHALON
1866-1940

La Mer

$12,000-18,000 Lot Sold: $17,182 (including buyer's premium)
Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - AU0850
153 FRANÇOIS SICARD
1862-1934

Oedipus Vanquishing the Sphinx

$10,000-15,000 Lot Sold: $15,955 (including buyer's premium)
Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - AU0850
154 COOKE & KELVEY, AN 18CT GOLD & ENAMEL HALF-HUNTER POCKET WATCH, CALCUTTA, CIRCA 1890 $3,000-5,000    Lot Sold: SOLD
Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - AU0850
155 LONGINES, A 14CT GOLD AND ENAMEL POCKET WATCH, CIRCA 1920 $3,000-5,000 Lot Sold: $4,664 (including buyer's premium)
Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - AU0850
156 THOMAS FRANCIS DICKSEE, R.A.
1819-1867

(The Love Letter) 1863

$15,000-25,000
Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - AU0850
157 A sterling silver 'Acorn' pattern flatware service, designed by Johan Rhode for Georg Jensen in 1915, Danish, post-1945 production $10,000-12,000 Lot Sold: $29,455 (including buyer's premium)
Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - AU0850
158 A sterling silver 'Bernadotte' pattern flatware service, designed by Sigvard Bernadotte for Georg Jensen in 1938, Danish, post 1945 production $7,000-9,000 Lot Sold: $29,455 (including buyer's premium)
Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - AU0850
159 Patek Philippe/Louis Poulsen ref QM2ST4/1 QUARTZ-MA steel plate clock, circa 1970 $1,000-2,000 Lot Sold: $1,227 (including buyer's premium)
Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - AU0850 © Courtesy Alex Prager Studio and Lehmann Maupin, New York, Hong Kong, Seoul and London.
160 ALEX PRAGER
born 1979

Jun-10

$8,000-12,000 Lot Sold: $9,818 (including buyer's premium)
Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu - AU0850
161 HERMANUS WILLEM KOEKKOEK
1815-1882

Wounded Cavalry Returning

$45,000-65,000 Lot Sold: $55,227 (including buyer's premium)

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