Il Ponte Casa d’Aste sets records with jewelry and watch auctions
Il Ponte Casa d’Aste recently achieved remarkable success in two auctions. The 'Gioielli importanti' auction, which took place from May 28 to 29, raked in €3.5 million, with an impressive 86% of items sold and an average increase of 165% over estimates. Standout pieces included a 20.52-carat octagonal diamond ring for €189,000, a 7.77-carat octagonal sapphire ring at €132,300, and a diamond snake necklace priced at €119,700. Notable designer items featured a Marina B 'Carlotta' choker for €50,400, a Mario Buccellati bracelet at €47,880, and a Bulgari snake bracelet also at €47,880. The watch auction on June 4 grossed over €560,000, with 90% of lots sold and a 142% average increase, showcasing a Patek Philippe Nautilus and an IWC Schaffhausen Portuguese Minute Repeater.
Key facts
- Il Ponte Casa d’Aste held two auctions in late May and early June.
- The jewelry auction on May 28-29 achieved €3.5 million in sales.
- 86% of lots sold in the jewelry auction.
- Average estimate increase of 165% for jewelry lots.
- Top jewelry lot: 20.52-carat diamond ring sold for €189,000.
- Watch auction on June 4 earned over €560,000.
- 90% of watch lots sold with 142% average increase.
- Top watch: Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 7018/1A-10 sold for €57,600.
Entities
Artists
- Marina B
- Mario Buccellati
Institutions
- Il Ponte Casa d’Aste
- Bulgari
- Patek Philippe
- IWC Schaffhausen
Sources
- Artslife —