A sale of jewelry belonging to the Phillips family of Japan saw all items on offer finding buyers, with 60% fetching above their high estimates.
The top lot of the April 4 sale, which brought in a total of HKD 29.6 million ($3.6 million), was a Van Cleef & Arpels floral-design diamond necklace. The piece brought in HKD 1.9 million ($243,421) after receiving more than 20 bids, Sotheby’s said last week.
“We are proud to celebrate our first white glove live jewelry sale in Sotheby’s Asia,” said Wenhao Yu, chairman of jewelry and watches for Sotheby’s Asia. “This sale marks one of the highest numbers of registered buyers in recent years, which reflects the global appeal for rare and exquisite jewels. In particular, the iconic demi-parures of the 1980s to 1990s designs featuring bold motifs and an array of vibrant colors were well-received by collectors.”
Here are some of the other top items at the sale:
Main image: The Van Cleef & Arpels diamond necklace. (Sotheby’s)
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