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NECKLACE BY CALDER SELLS FOR $170,500 AT DOYLE NEW YORK'S DECEMBER 10, 2008 AUCTION OF IMPORTANT ESTATE JEWELRY9
Competitive Bidding from Yields Strong Prices from Private Buyers for Jewelry
Currently Accepting Consignments for the Next Jewelry Auction Scheduled for April 21, 2009
Doyle New York's Important Estate Jewelry auction on December 10, 2008 saw competitive bidding from hundreds of bidders in the salesroom, on the telephones, and on the Internet. Private buyers were noticeably very active at all levels of value, including the top lots of the auction. This competition between private buyers and dealers resulted in strong prices throughout the sale and a remarkable total of $2,254,656, with an outstanding 72% sold by lot and 74% by value.
Doyle New York is currently accepting consignments for the April 21, 2009 auction of Important Estate Jewelry. The sale will offer jewelry spanning the Antique, Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Modern eras by some of the world's most prestigious makers, including Cartier, David Webb, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Tiffany & Co. Also featured are fine watches and objets de vertu, including elegant compacts and cufflinks.
NEXT IMPORTANT ESTATE JEWELRY AUCTION
Wednesday, April 21, 2009
CONSIGNMENTS ARE CURRENTLY BEING ACCEPTEDN
To have your property evaluated for possible consignment in the April 21 Important Estate Jewelry auction or outright sale, please contact: Ann Lange, 212-427-4141, ext. 221, jewelry@DoyleNewYork.com
CATALOGUE
Subscriptions Department, 212-427-4141, ext. 257, subscriptions@DoyleNewYork.com
View the online catalogue for the December 10, 2008 sale
MEDIA CONTACT
Louis LeB. Webre, Vice President, Marketing and Media, 212-427-4141, ext 232, louis@DoyleNewYork.com
Images and interviews are available upon request.
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A SELECTION OF AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE DECEMBER 10 AUCTION
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Lot 353
Silver Fringe Necklace, Alexander Calder
American, 1898-1976
Untitled, Necklace, 1940
Hammered silver on hemp cord
20 1/2 x 1 3/4 inches
The necklace composed of twisted silver bands supporting a continuous fringe of stylized silver musical notes.
Length 20 1/2 inches.
This work was given to Mrs. William B. F. Drew as a wedding gift on June 20th, 1940. Mr. William B. F. Drew was a lifelong friend of Alexander (Sandy) Calder's and served as best man at Calder's wedding.
Property from the Estate of Mrs. William B. F. Drew
Sold for $170,500
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Lot 437
Diamond Ring
Platinum, one round diamond* approximately 8.02 cts., flanked by 2 baguette diamonds, approximately 4.5 dwt. Size 5.
This diamond has been weighed and is accompanied by GIA report no. 5301860 stating that the diamond is J color, SI1 clarity.
Sold for $98,500
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Lot 513
Diamond Ring
Platinum, centering one emerald-cut diamond approximately 9.50 cts., flanked by 2 tapered baguette diamonds, approximately 5.7 dwt. Size 3 1/2.
Property from the Estate of Mrs. William B. F. Drew
Sold for $77,5000
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Lot 523
Diamond Ring
Platinum, centering one emerald-cut diamond* approximately 7.35 cts., flanked by 2 tapered baguette diamonds, approximately 3 dwt. Size 6 3/4.
This diamond has been weighed and is accompanied by DPL report no. VL 248 stating that the diamond is I color, SI1 clarity.
Sold for $71,500
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Lot 544
Art Deco Diamond, Oxblood Coral and Black Onyx Brooch, Tiffany & Co.
Platinum, the oblong octagonal plaque centering one oval cabochon oxblood coral approximately 19.8 x 15.6 mm., within a scalloped border, quartered by triangle-shaped cabochon black onyx, surrounded by diamonds, flanked by a stylized scroll motif accented by 6 triangle-shaped cabochon black onyx, set throughout with 116 old-mine and single-cut diamonds approximately 10.00 cts., signed Tiffany & Co.,
circa 1925, approximately 21 dwt. With fitted box signed Tiffany & Co.
Sold for $59,375
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Lot 548
Diamond Bracelet
Platinum, the openwork mount fashioned as woven ribbons, centering one emerald-cut diamond approximately 2.75 cts., flanked by 2 pear-shaped diamonds approximately 3.85 cts., highlighted by French-cut diamond stems tipped with 10 marquise-shaped diamonds approximately 10.00 cts., set throughout with 132 round and single-cut, 50 baguette and 18
French-cut diamonds approximately 12.85 cts., approximately 52.3 dwt.
Length 6 1/2 inches.
Property formerly from the Collection of Lucrezia Bori
Sold for $56,250
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Lot 528
Diamond Necklace
Platinum, centering one pear-shaped diamond approximately .90 ct., continuously set with 52 pear-shaped diamonds approximately 19.50 cts., spaced by 122 baguette diamonds approximately 6.00 cts., the clasp centering one marquise-shaped diamond flanked by 6 tapered baguette diamonds, topped by 3 pear-shaped diamonds, total approximately .95 ct., approximately 34 dwt. Length 16 1/8 inches.
Sold for $46,875
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Lot 371
Diamond Necklace
14 kt. white gold, composed of graduating circle links set with approximately 3,020 baguette diamonds approximately 38.00 cts., approximately 110 dwt. Length 17 inches.
Sold for $48,875
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Lot 352
Silver Cuff Bangle, Alexander Calder
American, 1898-1976
Untitled, Cuff Bangle, 1940
Hammered silver
2 1/2 x 2 x 2 1/4 inches
The cuff bangle composed of continuous undulating bands of silver, terminating in two stylized musical notes.
Inner circle 6 1/2 inches.
This work was given to Mrs. William B. F. Drew as a wedding gift on June 20th, 1940. Mr. William B. F. Drew was a lifelong friend of Alexander (Sandy) Calder's and served as best man at Calder's wedding.
Property from the Estate of Mrs. William B. F. Drew
Sold for $46,875
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