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... Top 10 Standout Moments from Sotheby’s Autumn Auctions in Hong Kong 2020. Highlights include: Bulgari gold “Serpernti” bracelet-watch offered by Christie's. The next two lots feature colored gems. offered by Christie's. Livy: French know-how for top-of-the-range lingerie, [Luxus+ Magazine] Death of Enzo Mari, precursor of Italian design. This includes a near-universal ban on public and private events of more than five people, inside and outside. Alexandris says while these restrictions are unavoidable, it makes it difficult for him and other jewelry trade professionals to do their jobs because they need a full day at each auction house to see all of the jewels. For example, there are few fancy colored diamonds, the stars of the international auction circuit that command the highest prices. The second is a gold necklace by Bulgari featuring 16 Columbian emeralds, each surrounded by marquise and circular-cut diamonds. Sotheby’s and Christie’s enjoy an auction house monopoly, or more accurately a duopoly, in these signature categories, with a renascent Phillips hard on their heels in recent years. THE LATTER DRAWS THE ATTENTION OF ITS READERS TO ALL THE MAJOR PLAYERS IN THESE SECTORS WHO SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES, VISIONS AND KNOW-HOW. The next lot has received interest: a brooch by Graff centered with an “exceptional” 107.46 carat fancy yellow round-cornered square brilliant-cut diamond with VS2 clarity (sixth photo). MORE THAN A SPECIALIZED WEBZINE, LUXUS PLUS IS A MULTI-SECTOR INFORMATION SYSTEM, WHICH HAS BECOME THE REFERENCE MONITORING TOOL FOR LUXURY AND FASHION PROFESSIONALS. A couple of them are really fantastic.”, The 14.83-carat 'Spirit of the Rose' has an estimate of $23 - $38 million. Estimate: $700,000 - $1 ... [+] million. These are hard conditions because even if you want to do a full viewing it is impossible to do so.”. © 2021 Forbes Media LLC. He was known as the “Diamond King.” Its estimate is $400,000 - $500,000. Ce dernier attire tout particulièrement l’attention de ses lecteurs sur l’ensemble des acteurs majeurs de ces secteurs qui y partagent leurs expériences, visions et savoir-faire. * An onyx, coral and diamond brooch and earring set by Van Cleef & Arpels with an estimate of $33,353 - $44,471; A Van Cleef & Arpels chrysoprase, coral, onyx and diamond necklace offered by Christie's. Its estimate is $722,650 - $1.1 million. Its estimate is $1.7 million - $2.7 million. In 2010, a federal judge ruled against Minor and he was barred from bidding again at either Sotheby’s or Christie’s by the two auction houses. * A rare chrysoprase, coral, onyx and diamond necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels with a detachable pendant that can be worn as a brooch with an estimate of $33,353 - $44,471; A Marina B diamond, sapphire, emerald, onyx and gold choker and earrings set offered by Christie's. Sotheby’s is the oldest company with 80 offices in 40 countries and listed on the New York Stock Exchange (IDD). It’s also a type IIa diamond, the most chemically pure. April 23, 2020 The Rich Are Still Buying Million-Dollar Jewelry. “There has been a strong shift, with online sales multiplied by 5, but we have also chosen to maintain physical sales when possible or when it seemed the best option for our customers,” said Guillaume Cerutti. It’s one of six lots being offered by the Parisian jewelry house. “I think it’s the right time to buy goods if you have the money. Although the subpoenas for information from Christie’s and Sotheby’s do not seem to be involved with criminal concerns, they are related to civil suits regarding Epstein’s taxes. The two auction houses have canceled public viewings for its Geneva sales and will hold its live auctions, including jewelry sales, without an audience. Estimate $1.7 - $2.7 million. The live auction will be held November 11 at 8:30 p.m. CET (2:30 EST). Nos newsletters de veille contribuent en effet à sensibiliser nos lecteurs aux mutations qui touchent les industries du luxe. Luxury car: Tesla reaches half a million sales in 2020! Sotheby’s, Christie’s, Phillips and the other English auction houses have invented and refined these rules over two centuries, and they are now common in many other parts of the world. Photo courtesy Sotheby’s. For Sotheby’s, auctions represented $3.5 billion, a 30% decrease from 2019, while for Christie’s, the decline is estimated at more than 40%, to $2.8 billion. ... [+] Estimate: $2.7 - $3.8 million. Upwards of 500 lots are normally on offer. Its estimate is $1.6 million - $2.6 million. Asians also obtained 9 of its 20 “top lots” for the year. Meeting with Sylvain Gandolfo Director of ISG Luxury Management, [The Luxury Journals] Pauline Laigneau (Gemmyo) : “Le Gratin brought me the fresh air I needed!”, Luxury hotels: Palaces focus on take-away sales, Gucci unveils first images of its outdoor-chic capsule with The North Face. Almost immediately afterward the canton of Geneva imposed even tougher restrictions. Sotheby’s Magnificent and Noble Jewels, November 11, 6:30 p.m. (12:30 p.m. EST). They will accept absentee bids prior to the auction along with bids by phone and the Internet during the live sale. OUR NEWSLETTERS CONTRIBUTE TO MAKE OUR READERS AWARE OF THE CHANGES AFFECTING THE LUXURY INDUSTRIES. It was formerly in the collection of Henriette Hélène Porgès, the Marquise de la Ferté-Meun (1878-1946). Estimate: $400,000 - $500,000. Estimate: ... [+] $918,000 - $1.5 million. This winter’s big accessory trend and must-have: fashion is rehabilitating the glove! Alexandris says that it’s a buyer’s market, particularly when it comes to value. Its estimate is $833,727 - $1.1 million. The Geneva auctions held twice per year are the most anticipated in the world of important collectible jewelry, offering a mix of exceptional diamonds and gemstones, royal and noble jewels, historical pieces with important provenance, and highly sought after signed and period pieces. THANKS TO AN INCREASED WATCH AND AN EXCELLENT KNOWLEDGE OF THE SECTOR, WE ARE INTERESTED IN THE MAIN ECONOMIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL STAKES OF FASHION, FINE WATCHMAKING, JEWELRY, GASTRONOMY, COSMETICS, PERFUMES, HOTELS, PRESTIGIOUS REAL ESTATE...********[FR] Claire Domergue, spécialiste de la communication dans le secteur du luxe, s’est entourée d’experts pour créer le premier média consacré à l’actualité économique du Luxe et de la mode. Founded in 1766, Christie's offers premier auctions and private sales of the finest art, antiques & interiors, jewelry & watches, wine and more. My first magazine job was with a design and architecture trade publication where I received a first-hand education and appreciation of how good, innovative design can make the world a better place. In response, spokespersons for Sotheby’s and Christie’s said their live sales will be held without an audience. Get notified about exclusive offers every week! He remains in Geneva as travel in and out of the country is difficult. Estimate: $2.6 million - $3.6 million. Its estimate is $23 - $38 million. The acquisition also means that the world’s two leading auction houses are now in the private ownership of French billionaires, with Christie’s auction house bought by the Pinault family in 1998. It’s one of 15 items on offer by the Roman jewelry house. Both Christie’s and Sotheby’s organize their accessible lots into catalogues. It’s unclear whether these are brooches, earrings or have other uses. Its estimate is $400,000 - $500,000. * An earrings and ring set by David Webb featuring cabochon corals and circular-cut diamonds mounted on platinum and gold with an estimate of $5,559 - $7,782; A Cartier lapis lazuli bead bracelet offered by Christie's. Plus qu’un webzine spécialisé, Luxus Plus est un système d’information multi-sectoriel, devenu l’outil de veille de référence pour les professionnels du luxe et de la mode. The first is a platinum and gold bracelet featuring eight natural Kashmir sapphires with no heat or clarity enhancements ranging from 3.8 carats to 8.29 carats (total weight 43.95 carats), interspersed with rectangular and fancy-shaped diamonds. ISG Luxury Management Webinar: What to remember about Chantal Thomass’ presentation! A sapphire and diamond bracelet offered by Christie's with an estimate of $2 - $3.1 million. With auction week in New York coming to an end, ARTnews has rounded-up some of the most notable sales achieved in the day sales at Christie’s, Sotheby’s, and Phillips. Patrick Drahi, owner of Sotheby’s, and François Pinault, with his house Christie’s, are the first to regain the upper hand this year, with more than $5 billion in sales for the American company (down 16% compared to 2019), compared to $4.4 billion for the British company (down 25%). Its estimate is $2.7 million - $3.8 million. Its estimate is $2 million - $3.1 million. Estimate: $4,447 - $6,671. “If I go to a private viewing, there’s me, one person assigned to bring me the jewels, one or two security guards. Its estimate is $918,000 - $1.5 million. In 2017, 37 percent of Christie’s online bidders were new to the auction house, and 53 percent of Sotheby’s. Christopher Mason, author of The Art of the Steal: Inside the Sotheby's–Christie's Auction House Scandal, thinks billionaire Albert Taubman got a raw deal when he was sent to jail for price-fixing t What challenges await Chloé’s new artistic director? Both auction houses are well-known for dealing in goods with the rich and the powerful. formerly in the collection of ... [+] Henriette Hélène Porgès, the Marquise de la Ferté-Meun. * A gold bracelet by Cartier featuring reeded lapis lazuli beads and circular-cut diamonds with an estimate of $4,447 - $6,671. In addition, there’s a pair of pendent ear clips set with oval, cushion- and pear-shaped emeralds, and cushion-shaped diamonds; and two jewels of the same design in closed back settings. Morin Oluwole (Global Head of Luxury at Facebook): “The concept of ‘corporate citizenship’ can be a determining factor in purchasing”. “This leadership spans several categories such as fine arts and luxury, and key regions, with our fifth consecutive year leading in Asia,” said Sotheby’s CEO Charles F. Stewart. With Christmas just around the corner, it makes perfect sense to surprise that special someone in your life as you share the festive joy together. Sotheby’s And Christie’s Auction Houses Bring Strong Prices Sotheby’s Auction House Scores Big! Swiss authorities on October 29 imposed a range of new restrictions to halt an aggressive spread of the virus. Art Deco diamond necklace by Cartier, circa 1925 offered by Sotheby's. “Employees will each have their own desk and take client bids over the phones,” the Christie’s spokesperson said. As the global coronavirus pandemic entered its second act (or third but who’s counting), auction houses had to adjust their plans on how they will hold their upcoming auctions in Geneva. Its estimate is $222,354 - $333,531; A Van Cleef & Arpels onyx, coral and diamond brooch and earring set offered by Christie's with an ... [+] estimate of $33,353 - $44,471. A gold and diamond brooch by Graff centered with an “exceptional” 107.46 carat fancy yellow diamond ... [+] offered by Christie's. Sotheby's has had to catch up on its rival Christie's, which has been playing at the luxury game since the early 2010s. That makes four persons already. In addition, the postponement to mid-July of the sale scheduled for the end of May in Hong Kong, shifted the search for works to the months of April to June, in full confinement there“. Estimate: $2.6 million - $3.6 million, Henriette Hélène Porgès, the Marquise de la Ferté-Meun. The number two item among colored diamonds is a 3.96-carat fancy deep blue, pear-shaped modified brilliant-cut diamond with SI1 clarity. It is the world’s largest vivid purple-pink diamond ever to appear at auction and was faceted from the largest pink rough diamond ever mined in Russia – a 27.85 carat pink crystal discovered in 2017. Owned by French billionaire art collector François Pinault, who also founded luxury goods group Kering, Christie's introduced online-only sales of designer handbags in 2012, and these particularly appealed to Asian buyers. We thought that in light of the recent economic chaos, we would shine the spotlight on the major money-makers and spenders. The geometric designed jewel is set with circular-and rose-cut diamonds that support a detachable pendant swing-set with an 8.39-carat rose diamond within a frame of diamonds. Both auction specialists have increased their online sales and more than 70% of Sotheby’s auctions took place online this year, compared to 30% in 2019, with more than 40% of new bidders on the web. The parure comprises five pieces, a necklace with a floral and foliate design in closed-back settings, collet-set with three step-cut emeralds highlighted with oval and circular-cut emeralds, single- and circular-cut diamonds. She is the daughter of Jules Porgès, a French diamond pioneer who founded the Compagnie française de diamants du cap de Bonne-Espérance in the late 19th century. * A 102.41-carat diamond with light brown color, S to T Range, and VVS2 clarity. Colombian emerald and diamond parure, circa 1770, offered by Sotheby's. Guillaume Cerutti, CEO of Christie’s, explains that “the absence of a prestigious collection in the United States, such as SI Newhouse, Ebsworth or Rockefeller, has affected our performance. * A diamond, sapphire, emerald, onyx and gold choker and earrings set by Marina B with an estimate of $22,235 - $33,353; M. Gérard diamond, rock crystal and lapis lazuli necklace and earrings set offered by Christie's. Another piece with noble heritage is an Art Deco diamond necklace by Cartier, circa 1925. 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It features carved ruby leaves, carved emeralds, onyx beads, single and old-cut diamonds. It’s something I take with me while traveling the world and writing about the finer things in life. The idea behind Christie’s Lates is to bring new audiences into Christie’s. Christie’s sold 34% of its lots in Asia, compared with 33% to Americans and 33% to Europeans, Middle Easterners and Africans. Sotheby’s sale has 102 lots on offer while Christie’s is offering 158. Normally, he says, there are more than 10 dealers and perspective buyers in a room sitting at separate tables who are able to view the jewels simultaneously. All Rights Reserved, This is a BETA experience. Christie’s reveals that it has made more sales of high-value items in online sales than in physical sales, and the multinational company is experiencing a 57% increase in online sales to $1.3 billion. Estimate: ... [+] $33,353 - $44,471. Auction house representatives bidding at Sotheby’s virtual auction on June 30th. It’s mounted on a contemporary designed platinum ring. In Asia, where the health situation stabilized first, Sotheby’s made $982 million in sales, or 20% of its sales. The auction also features a selection of historic and modern jewels from all periods and from iconic jewelry houses such as Boivin, Boucheron, JAR and Van Cleef & Arpels, including a curated group of jewels from the 1970s. Christie’s also boasts a record for digital sales at $311 million, an increase of 262%. A Bulgari emerald and diamond necklace offered by Christie's. China represents a crucial part of Kering’s sustainable development strategy, Louis Vuitton : The most sought-after luxury brand on Google among millennials, according to SEMrush, Luxury: a stock market beginning with interesting potential at the start of the year, American elections 2020 : the American fashion and luxury trade worried. Read More. * A fancy colored platinum and diamond necklace by Harry Winston composed of a line of variously cut fancy colored diamonds weighing from 0.78 to 1.30 carats, alternating with brilliant-cut diamonds. * A gold “Serpernti” bracelet-watch by Bulgari, 1960s, featuring marquise and circular-cut diamonds, and cabochon rubies. Christie's is a British auction house.It was founded in 1766 by James Christie.Its main premises are on King Street, St James's, in London, and in the Rockefeller Center in New York City. Christie’s and Sotheby’s move up a gear… [16 Jul 2020] The major auction houses have done everything within their imaginative power to end the first season of 2020 with some kind of … Christie’s, Phillips, and Sotheby’s together saw a 79 percent decline in revenue for the second quarter of 2020 when compared to 2019, according to a new report from London art market analytics firm Pi-eX, as reported by Art Market Monitor . This sale at the Mandarin Oriental hotel precedes the auction for the “Spirit of the Rose” and features pieces of important provenance along with rare diamonds. A 102.41-carat diamond pendant offered by Sotheby's with an estimate of $833,727 - $1.1 million. This deal places the last major auction house still publicly traded back into private hands, after just over three decades of Sotheby’s being publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Only two works of art alone sold for more than $25 million at auction, compared with nine last year. The top lot for the Geneva jewelry sales is a 14.83-carat fancy vivid purple-pink internally flawless diamond named “The Spirit of the Rose,” named after a celebrated Russian ballet, being offered by Sotheby’s. But a tumultuous past pair of years has made it a key locus of art world speculation. A velvet black ribbon completes the elaborate gem. The number two lot is a platinum and gold ring featuring a 28.88-carat, VVS2, fancy vivid yellow rectangular step-cut diamond (fourth photo) with an estimate of $2.6 million - $3.6 million. Its mouth contains a watch with a mechanical movement with a dial signed Jaeger-LeCoultre. Its estimate is $1.3 million - $1.5 million. [THE LUXURY JOURNALS] Jean-Luc Dechery (Camille Fournet): “Today, we are able to trace the origin of a bracelet.”, [THE LUXURY JOURNALS] 4 questions to Frank Boehly, President of the National Leather Council, [The Luxury Journals] Noémie Dumesnil (Authentic Material) : “Our goal is to maximize naturality and pedagogy for our clients”. “Colette mon amour”: The documentary that traces the end of a “historical monument”. Estimate: $2.6 ... [+] million - $3.6 million. ... [+] Estimate: $22,235 - $33,353. Sotheby's was founded in London in 1744 as a bookseller. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. This week we seem to be focusing on some serious money-makers ranging from fashion labels to art auction houses. The top lot in the sale are platinum and gold earrings (second photo) that feature a pair of pear-shaped brilliant-cut diamonds of 10.06 and 10.03 carats (both D-color, internally flawless, Type IIa), a fancy intense blue pear brilliant-cut diamond of 2.05 carats (VVSI clarity), a fancy grayish-blue pear modified brilliant-cut diamond of 2.06 carats, fancy intense pink marquise brilliant-cut diamonds of 1.07 (SI2 clarity) and 1.06 carat, and circular-cut diamonds. The Sotheby’s sale is led by diamonds and diamond jewels. A Cartier “Tutti-Frutti” bracelet offered by Christie's. However, the health crisis linked to Covid-19 led to a drop in auction sales for the two art multinationals. It was formerly in the collection of the first Marques de Guirior (1708-1788), a Spanish naval officer and colonial administrator who served as Viceroy of New Granada and Viceroy of Peru. Only 1-2% of mined diamonds receive this classification. It is owned by Groupe Artémis, the holding company of François-Henri Pinault. Sotheby's and Christie's are two of the largest and most well-known auction houses in the world, and in the mid 90's neither were making enough money from sellers' commissions to keep their large art empires afloat, therefore they decided to enter a price-fixing pact, whereby each auction house would offer the same commission rate. This sale at the Four Season Hotel des Bergues is led by a selection of diamonds and colored gems ranging from one to more than 100 carats. Amsterdam, Dubai, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Milan, New York, Paris, Shanghai and Zurich. World luxury tracking : Survey on luxury consumption trends affected by the global pandemic, Renewed energy for McLaren in the face of the pandemic, Louis Camilleri is stepping down as CEO of Ferrari and President of Philip Morris International with immediate effect. Sotheby’s achieved a higher figure than its rival, at $1.5 billion, but experienced a slightly lower decline of 50%. Sotheby’s and Christie’s Look to Luxury as a Coronavirus Antidote The world’s two biggest auction houses are selling more watches, jewelry and handbags, but art’s still where the money is. Christie's and Sotheby's have rich histories. Sotheby’s says this parure is a “rare and very fine example of late 18th century jewelry … in its original form.” Its estimate is $700,000 - $1 million. Read also > PARIS STOCK EXCHANGE: LUXURY AND COSMETICS STOCKS BOOSTED BY THE PROSPECTS OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN UNION AND CHINA. A federal jury in the United States has indicted the former chairmen of the world's two largest auction houses, Sotheby's and Christies, on charges of overcharging its customers. ... [+] Estimate: $22,235 - $33,353. Sotheby’s is one of two major art auction houses, and it carries one of the most recognizable and valuable brand names in the world. On Sunday, Alexandris added that Sotheby’s is able to accommodate more buyers by creating separate areas he describes as “small boxes.” The auction house is booking appointments for one- and -two-hour intervals, he added. In 1955, it became the first international auction house after establishing itself in New York. One of the important noble jewels on offer is a Colombian emerald and diamond parure, circa 1770, with a well-documented provenance (top photo). In addition, both auction houses canceled public previews and will only hold private viewings by appointment. The auction houses’ attempts to reach out to collectors also paid off: 24pc of all buyers in the first half of 2014 were new to Christie’s and 26pc new to Sotheby’s. In the lead-up to key London art sales this week, Christie’s and Sotheby’s have deepened their rivalry and sharpened their tactics. Its estimate is $2.6 million - $3.6 million. It is one of nine items being offered by the London jewelry house. One of the top lots receiving a lot of interest is an Art Deco multi-gem “Tutti-Frutti” platinum bracelet by Cartier, circa 1925. A fitted case is included. “It’s impossible for a second person to do a viewing [at the same time]. Grâce à une veille accrue et à une excellente connaissance du secteur, nous nous intéressons aux principaux enjeux économiques et technologiques de la mode, la haute horlogerie, la joaillerie, la gastronomie, des cosmétiques, parfums, de l’hôtellerie, l’immobilier de prestige…, COPYRIGHT 2020 LUXUS + ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Our site uses cookies. This includes the jewelry sales being held by Christie’s and Sotheby’s. The past year has been a roller-coaster ride. Luxury, ally or enemy of a more responsible society? Estimate: $5,559 - $7,782. A pair of diamond and fancy colored diamond earrings is the top lot at Christie's Geneva auction. [EN] CLAIRE DOMERGUE, A SPECIALIST IN COMMUNICATION IN THE LUXURY SECTOR, HAS SURROUNDED HERSELF WITH EXPERTS TO CREATE THE FIRST MEDIA DEDICATED TO THE ECONOMIC NEWS OF LUXURY AND FASHION. Estimate: $722,650 - $1.1 million. Although Christie’s clocked up more auction sales than Sotheby’s, $6.5 billion against $6 billion (the rest comes from private sales they broker), the two firms have broadly similar overheads. Sotheby’s international team has cultivated strong relationships with the key collectors in the field, ... Sotheby's Chinese Works of Art Department holds two auctions each year in London, New York, Hong Kong and Paris. Ioannis Alexandris of Gemolithos, a Germany- and Hong Kong-based firm that specializes in vintage jewels and rare gems, was in Geneva just prior to the lockdown measures and was able to see all of the jewels and gems for both sales. 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The emeralds range in size from 1.88 carats to 9.61 carats and include cushion, pear and octagonal shapes. Diversity in the jewels and gems is also lacking. A 3.96-carat fancy deep blue diamond offered by Christie's. Christie’s is a British auction house founded by James Christie in 1766. However, with the pandemic still roaring through much of the world, the number of lots being offered by the two auction houses is down significantly. The transformative jewel is detachable into segments in which one can be worn as a bracelet. It’s centered by an 11.94-carat pear-shaped emerald. The top three lots are: * A platinum ring set with an 18.03-carat D-color, flawless cushion-shaped diamond with excellent polish and symmetry (third photo). Private sales, online … Estimate: $222,354 - $333,531. PARIS, Dec. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's two leading auction houses have historically moved neck and neck, but online sales have allowed Sotheby's to gain a … Christie’s Magnificent Jewels Sale, November 10, 3 p.m. (9 a.m. EST). Lots sold by Christie’s and Sotheby's are given an estimate and a … A fancy colored platinum and diamond necklace by Harry Winston offered by Sotheby's. Auction location and estimates. Here’s How Auction Houses Are Adapting to Meet Demand. It’s attached to a white gold brooch in a circular flower motif lined with round and baguette-cut diamonds. Sales in 2015 totalled £4.8 billion (US$7.4 billion). Auctions Top Auction Houses Saw Total Sales Drop in 2020—But Sotheby’s Outpaced Rival Christie’s With $5 Billion in Revenue. To get a sense of the global market dynamics at play within Christie’s and Sotheby’s, lots were grouped according to city. 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