The Sparkling Collection” auction, organized by Artcurial in Monte Carlo on July 17, 2022, featured an exclusive selection of 77 pieces from the finest watch brands chosen for their condition, rarity and quality. The total sale price, including fees, was $909,169 USD, representing 77% of the lots presented.
BEST RESULTS
Lot 27 : PIAGET, ref. 9850, Set consisting of an 18k (750) yellow gold cuff watch, sautoir, pair of earrings and ring set with nephrite jade cabochons. Sold for $112,839 USD.
Lot 22 : PIAGET, ref. 9537, Cuff watch in 18k (750) yellow gold, diamonds, sapphires and lapis lazuli. Sold for 99.116$ USD.
BEST PERFORMANCES
Lot 76 : BULGARI / GERALD GENTA Serpenti, circa 1960, 18k (750) yellow and white gold ladies’ wristwatch. 1.160% variation between the low estimate and the final result ($76,242 USD).
Lot 74 : CHOPARD Happy Sport, Ref. 4144, circa 2000, Ladies’ wristwatch in 18k (750) white gold. 353% variation between the low estimate and the final result ($4,574 USD).
Lot 24 : VACHERON CONSTANTIN Ref. 7148, circa 1971, 18k (750) yellow gold and diamond ladies’ wristwatch. 293% variation between the low estimate and the final result ($3,964 USD)
BREAKDOWN BY BRAND
Piaget
Occupying the first place in the ranking of the best prices of the sale. PIAGET realized the best figure of the sale, 507 014$ USD
Bulgari
Occupying the second place in the ranking of the best prices of the sale. BULGARI realized the figure of 31 717$ USD
Cartier
With a watch that reached the price of $45,746 USD, it is the third best performing brand in this sale with a result of $53,674 USD.
These three brands accounted for total proceeds of $592,404 USD, or 65% of the total sale.
AVERAGE PRICE PER LOT
Considering the number of lots, 77 in total, including 18 unsold lots, the average price of a lot was $15,410 USD.
CONCLUSION
This sale once again demonstrated the dynamism of the auction market, with the following brands in the top three: Piaget, Bulgari and Cartier
GEOFFROY ADER
