M E D I A A L E R T L O N D O N F O R I M M E D I A T E R E L E A S E : 13 J U N E 2 0 1 7 LUXURY SALES LONDON Wine Handbags - Jewels NEW EUROPEAN AUCTION RECORD FOR ANY HANDBAG 44 % OF LOTS WERE SOLD OR UNDERBID ONLINE Auctioneer Nick Martineau setting the European auction record for a handbag at the inaugural London sale on 12 June Christie s London concluded its Summer Luxury Sales with a combined sale total for handbags, wine and jewels of 10,546,542 / $13,486,872 and sell-through rates of 88% by lot and 91% by value. Of the 886 lots offered across the three auctions, 345 lots sold or were directly underbid by online clients. Those registered to bid came from 25 countries and participated in person, by telephone and strongly via online in the three auctions. The preview prior to the sales was particularly well attended and in combination with events taking place for the upcoming Modern British Art auction, made London an interesting destination for collectors to browse through different collecting areas.
IMPORTANT JEWELS 13 June 2017 Total: 6,457,625 / $8,233,472 Sold by lot: 80% Sold by value: 90% Internet bids: 286 Top lot: A COLOMBIAN EMERALD RING OF 10.23 CARATS, BY HARRY WINSTON, SOLD FOR 377,000 / $480,675 The Victorian diamond star parure demonstrated yet again that jewels fresh to the market with noble provenance make for a winning combination, illustrating yet again London s traditional association with the sale of important antique jewels. This comprehensive suite was one of the most fiercely contested pieces in the sale and fetched three times its mid-estimate at 317,000 / $404,175. The top lot, an important 10.23 carat Colombian emerald and diamond ring by Harry Winston, showcased the typical aesthetic of the house; a vari-cut diamond cluster mount set with a large top quality gemstone achieved a price of 377,000 / $480,675. Furthermore, the dedicated Cartier section (lots 140-190, as always, performed very well. The auction, which concluded the London Luxury summer sales saw the highest number of registrants in a Jewellery auction taking place at Christie s King Street, commented Keith Penton, Head of Christie s Jewels department London. HANDBAGS THE INAUGURAL LONDON AUCTION 12 JUNE 2017 Total: 2,087,375 / $2,661,403 Sold by lot: 91% Sold by value: 92% Internet bids: 198 Top lot: AN EXCEPTIONAL SHINY BLEU MARINE POROSUS CROCODILE DIAMOND BIRKIN 35 WITH 18K WHITE GOLD & DIAMOND HARDWARE, 2007, SOLD FOR 155,000 The inaugural London handbag auction established the new auction record for any handbag sold in Europe at 155,000 for a bleu marine crocodile Birkin with white gold and diamond hardware. This further confirms what we saw in Hong Kong two weeks ago, that our collectors are looking for these high value, truly exceptional pieces. They are an international group - the record setting Hong Kong Birkin was not bought by an Asian client and the London Birkin was not bought by a European client. Away from the top lots of the sale in London, we saw strong local participation with just under 40% of bidders from around the UK. 40% of lots were also sold or directly underbid by clients bidding online. Furthermore, the auction enjoyed a record number of registrants for any handbag auction at Christie s, commented Matthew Rubinger, International Director of Christie s Handbag and Accessories department.
FINE AND RARE WINES 08 June 2017 Total: 2,001,542 / $2,591,997 Sold by lot: 91% Sold by value: 92% Internet bids: 329 Top lot: 12 BOTTLES OF DOMAINE DE LA ROMANEE CONTI, ROMANEE-CONTI 1988 GRAND CRU COTE DE NUITS, SOLD FOR 141,000 The top ten selling lots of our London Fine and Rare Wine sale is once more dominated by Romanée-Conti which demonstrates the continued demand for this rare Burgundy from clients around the world, from Asia, UK and America. The price realised for the second highest lot of the sale - six bottles per lot Hermitage La Chapelle 1961 Rhône, Paul Jaboulet Aîné is a tribute to this legendary vintage made from the Syrah vineyards of Hermitage in the Northern Rhone. It also demonstrates the importance of condition and provenance as this case was sent back in April 2012 to the Estate in the Northern Rhone and was reconditioned. Demand continued for Burgundy wines from Domaine Leroy, and Domaine Leflaive. There was strong online bidding throughout the sale, commented Chris Munro, Head of Christie s Wine department London. NEXT LUXURY SALES AT CHRISTIE S The next series of Luxury Sales at Christie s will be held in New York with a series of auctions from 20 June, starting with the Magnificent Jewels auction, including the Rockefeller Emerald, followed by Rare Watches on 21 June, this time offering the Cartier Tank watch from another prestigious American Family, the Jackie Kennedy Cartier. The Luxury sales will conclude with a two day sale of Finest & Rarest Wines, including the Vinkällare of Staffan Hansson. PRESS CONTACT: Alexandra Kindermann +41 44 268 1019 akindermann@christies.com About Christie s Christie s, the world's leading art business, had global auction, private and digital sales in 2016 that totalled 4 billion / $5.4 billion. Christie s is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour. Christie s offers around 350 auctions annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts, jewellery, photographs, collectibles, wine, and more. Prices range from $200 to over $100 million. Christie's also has a long and successful history conducting private sales for its clients in all categories, with emphasis on Post-War & Contemporary, Impressionist & Modern, Old Masters and Jewellery. Christie s has a global presence in 46 countries, with 10 salerooms around the world including in London, New York, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai, Zürich, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. *Estimates do not include buyer s premium. Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer s premium and are reported net of applicable fees
LONDON LUXURY FINEST & RAREST SUPERB PRIVATE COLLECTION London, Thursday 8 June 2017, Sale 14366 [All sold prices include buyer s premium] SALES WINES & SPIRITS INCLUDING A 447 lots sold Total: 2,001,542/ $2,591,997/ 2,299,772 91% sold by lot 489 lots offered $1.295= 1 / 1.149= 1 92% sold by value Lot Description Estimate ( ) Price Realised Buyer 183 253 353 348 336 69 344 59 354 68 12 bottles per lot Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Conti 1988 Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits 6 bottles per lot Hermitage La Chapelle 1961 Rhône, Paul Jaboulet Aîné 6 bottles per lot Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Romanée-Conti 1991 Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits Martinet (Malta) import. 12 bottles per lot Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Assortment 1990 Romanée-Conti 6 bottles per lot Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, La Tâche 1971 Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits Martinet (Malta) import. 12 bottles per lot Château Lafite- Rothschild 1982 Pauillac, 1er cru classé. 3 bottles per lot Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Romanée-Conti 1989 Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits 12 bottles per lot Château Palmer 1961 Cantenac (Margaux), 3ème cru classé 3 bottles per lot Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Romanée-Conti 1992 Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits 12 bottles per lot Château Lafite- Rothschild 1982 Pauillac, 1er cru classé 120,000 160,000 55,000 65,000 40,000 50,000 25,000 35,000 17,000 22,000 24,000 30,000 19,500 22,500 15,000-20,000 16,500 19,500 20,000-30,000 141,000 $182,595 162,009 76,375 $98,906 87,755 61,100 $79,125 70,204 44,650 $57,822 51,303 35,250 $45,649 40,502 31,725 $41,084 36,452 28,200 $36,519 32,402 25,850 $33,476 29,702 23,500 $30,433 27,002 22,325 $28,911 25,651 *Please see separate post-sale press release for comment PRESS CONTACT: Alexandra Kindermann +41 44 268 1019 akindermann@christies.com Estimates do not include buyer s premium.
Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer s premium and do not reflect costs, third-party financing fees or application of buyer s or seller s credits.
LONDON LUXURY SALES HANDBAGS The Inaugural London Auction London, 12 June 2017, Sale 14898 [All sold prices include buyer s premium] lots sold 153 Total: 2,087,375 /$2,661,403 91% sold by lot lots offered 169 1=$1.275 / 1=Euro1.136 92% sold by value Lot Description Estimate ( ) Price Realised Buyer 63 HERMES. AN EXCEPTIONAL SHINY BLEU MARINE POROSUS CROCODILE DIAMOND BIRKIN 35 WITH 18K WHITE GOLD & DIAMOND HARDWARE, 2007 100,000-150,000 155,000 $ 197,625 135 HERMES. A RARE, MATTE WHITE HIMALAYA NILOTICUS CROCODILE RETOURNÉ KELLY 32 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE, 2014 70,000-90,000 100,000 $ 127,500 136 HERMES. A RARE, MATTE WHITE HIMALAYA NILOTICUS CROCODILE BIRKIN 35 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE, 2015 60,000-80,000 75,000 $ 95,625 43 HERMES. A SHINY VERT ÉMERAUDE NILOTICUS CROCODILE SELLIER KELLY 28 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE, 2015 20,000-30,000 68,750 $87,656 91 HERMES. A RARE, MATTE BLACK NILOTICUS CROCODILE SO BLACK BIRKIN 35 WITH BLACK HARDWARE, 2010 30,000-40,000 68,750 $87,656 50 HERMES. A CUSTOM SHINY BLEU ÉLECTRIQUE & BLEU IZMIR POROSUS CROCODILE BIRKIN 35 WITH GOLD 50,000-60,000 62,500 $79,688 48 HERMÈS. A MATTE BLEU SAINT CYR ALLIGATOR BIRKIN 30 WITH PALLADIUM 30,000-35,000 60,000 $76,500 61 HERMES. A SHINY BLEU SAPHIR ALLIGATOR SELLIER MINI KELLY 20 II WITH GOLD 20,000-30,000 50,000 $63,750 111 HERMES. A SHINY GÉRANIUM ALLIGATOR SELLIER MINI KELLY 20 II WITH PALLADIUM 20,000-30,000 47,500 $60,562 38 HERMES. A MATTE GRIS ÉLÉPHANT ALLIGATOR BIRKIN 30 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE, 2011 25,000-35,000 43,750 $55,781 PRESS CONTACT: Alexandra Kindermann +41 79 101 4196 AKindermann@christies.com Please see full press release for more information and comment *Estimates do not include buyer s premium. Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer s premium and are reported net of applicable fees.
LONDON LUXURY SALES IMPORTANT JEWELS London, 13 June 2017, Sale 14228 [All sold prices include buyer s premium] 182 lots sold Total: 6,457,625 / $8,233,472 80% sold by lot 228 lots offered 1=$1.275 / 1=Euro1.136 90% sold by value Lot Description Estimate ( ) Price Realised Buyer 227 A rectangular-cut Colombian emerald ring weighing 10.23 carats, by Harry Winston $47,000 per carat 50,000-70,000 377,000 $480,675 195 A cushion-shaped Sri Lankan sapphire pendent, weighing 50.36 carats $8,600 per carat 80,000-100,000 341,000 $434,775 221 A Victorian Diamond Star Parure, by Collingwood & Son, circa 1870 100,000-150.000 317,000 $404,175 205 A cushion-shaped Kashmir sapphire brooch, weighing 5.21 carats $66,000 per carat 100,000-150,000 269,000 $342,975 192 A brilliant-cut, I colour, VVs2 clarity diamond ring, weighing 10.78 carats $23,000 180,000-220,000 197,000 $251,175 220 An antique cushion brilliant Colombian emerald ring, weighing 10.42 carats $20,000 per carat 80,0000-120,000 161,000 $205,275 225 A rectangular-cut Fancy Deep Brown-Yellow diamond ring, weighing 12.04 carat $14,500 per carat 30,000-40,000 137,000 $174,675 56 A natural double row pearl necklace 17,000-25,000 125,000 $159,375 139 A square-cut E colour, VS1 clarity diamond ring, weighing 5.75 carats $26,500 per carat 80,000-100,000 118,750 $151,406 87 An oval-cut, F colour, VVS2 clarity diamond ring, weighing 5.37 carats $27,000 per carat 70,000-90,000 112,500 $143,438 PRESS CONTACT: Alexandra Kindermann +41 79 101 4196 AKindermann@christies.com Please see full press release for more information and comment *Estimates do not include buyer s premium. Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer s premium and are reported net of applicable fees.