The “Le Temps est Féminin” auction, organized by Artcurial in Monaco on July 17, 2023, featured an exclusive selection of 97 pieces from the finest watch brands, chosen for their condition, rarity and quality. Total sale, including fees: $585,728 USD, or 86% of lots presented.
BEST RESULTS
Lot 363 : CARTIER, 18k yellow gold and diamond skeleton tuxedo watch. Sold for $35,415 USD.
Lot 422 : AUDEMARS PIGUET, Royal Oak “50th Anniversary, Ceramic ladies’ wristwatch. Sold for $33,939 USD.
BEST PERFORMANCES
Lot 374 : GERALD GENTA / VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, Pierre Arpels, Ladies’ wristwatch in 18k yellow gold. 530% variation between low estimate and final result ($7,083 USD).
Lot 349 : PIAGET, Altiplano, Ladies’ bracelet watch in 18k white gold and diamonds. 458% variation between low estimate and final result ($4,574 USD).
Lot 356 : ROLEX, Datejust, ref. 69173, Ladies’ bracelet watch in steel and 18k yellow gold. 320% variation between the low estimate and the final result ($4,721 USD).
BREAKDOWN BY BRAND
CARTIER
Occupying first place in the best sales price ranking. CARTIER achieved the highest sales figure of $155,598 USD.
PIAGET
Occupying second place in the best sales price ranking. PIAGET realized $69,936 USD.
AUDEMARS PIGUET
With a watch that fetched $33,939 USD, AUDEMARS PIGUET was the third best-performing brand in the sale, with a result of $42,498 USD.
These three brands accounted for total proceeds of $268,032 USD, or 46% of the total sale.
AVERAGE PRICE PER LOT
Given the number of lots, 97 in all, including 14 unsold lots, the average price per lot was $7,057 USD.
CONCLUSION
This sale once again demonstrated the dynamism of the auction market, with the following brands in the top three: Cartier, Piaget and Audemars Piguet.
GEOFFROY ADER
