Press | Phillips

Jewels

New York, 7 December 2020

Sale Total: $3,309,516 / £2,469,560 / €2,729,026

Lots Sold: 77 | Lots Offered: 105

Sold by Lot: 73% | Sold by Value: 61%

Susan Abeles, Phillips’ Head of Jewels, Americas, said, “Today’s sale demonstrated a continued resilience in the market for exceptional jewels of exquisite provenance. We were honored to have been entrusted with the collection of Florence Knoll Bassett and are pleased report that her section of the sale was 100% sold. Her pieces designed by Alexander Calder saw fierce competition and both sold for nearly twice the low estimate. Signed pieces saw a great deal of enthusiasm from our bidders in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Australia, particularly works by Cartier, Graff, and Sabbadini. Cartier’s Art Deco Cigar Box performed exceptionally well, soaring to over $60,000 against a low estimate of $15,000. We look forward to our sales in 2021 and in the meantime, invite everyone to participate in our current online auction, which is open until 10 December.”

Top Ten Lots

Lot	Description	Estimate	Price Achieved
83	A Rare Paraiba Tourmaline, Diamond and Platinum Ring	$ 320,000 - 520,000	$403,200 £300,868/€332,479
6	Cartier, An Important Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Convertible Tiara, 1925	$ 300,000 - 500,00	$352,800 £263,259/€290,919
26	A Diamond and Platinum Ring and Pendant Mount, 1966	$80,000 - 120,000	$226,800 £169,238/€187,019
23	Alexander Calder, A Silver Necklace, 1946	$80,000 - 120,000	$214,200 £159,836/€176,629
102	A Sapphire, Diamond and Platinum Ring	$50,000 - 80,000	$144,900 £85,738/€94,746
24	Alexander Calder, Silver Bracelet, 1946	$100,00 - 150,00	$113,400 £84,619/€93,510
106	Graff, A Diamond and Gold 'Concentric Circle' Necklace/Bracelet	$80,000 - 120,000	$113,400 £84,619/€93,510
96	Sabbadini, A Ruby, Diamond, Platinum and Gold Ring	$80,000 - 100,000	$107,100 £79,918/€88,315
78	A Diamond and Platinum Ring	$80,000 - 120,000	$107,100 £79,918/€88,315
88	A Diamond and Gold Ring	$40,000 - 60,000	$79,380 £59,233/€65,457

ABOUT PHILLIPS

Phillips is a leading global platform for buying and selling 20th and 21st century art and design. With dedicated expertise in the areas of 20th Century and Contemporary Art, Design, Photographs, Editions, Watches, and Jewelry, Phillips offers professional services and advice on all aspects of collecting. Auctions and exhibitions are held at salerooms in New York, London, Geneva, and Hong Kong, while clients are further served through representative offices based throughout Europe, the United States and Asia. Phillips also offers an online auction platform accessible anywhere in the world. In addition to providing selling and buying opportunities through auction, Phillips brokers private sales and offers assistance with appraisals, valuations, and other financial services.

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*Estimates do not include buyer’s premium. Prices Achieved include the buyer's premium and are reported net of applicable fees.

Phillips is not responsible for typographical errors or omissions.

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07 December 2020

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