The “Le temps est féminin” auction, organized by Artcurial in Monaco on January 16, 2024, featured an exclusive selection of 87 pieces from the finest watch brands, chosen for their condition, rarity and quality. Total sale, including fees: $535,030 USD, representing 95% of the lots presented.
BEST RESULTS
Lot 146 : VACHERON CONSTANTIN Joaillerie, ref. 6612, no. 1449632 / 379782. Circa 1960 White gold (750), platinum (950) and diamond secret bracelet watch Case: round, winding crown on back, signed. Sold for $45,892 USD.
Lot 177 : BREGUET “Joaillerie”, ref. 8341BA/11.A2D circa 2002 Three 18k (750) yellow gold diamond and emerald ladies’ wristwatches No. 5099 Case: round, bezel set with brilliants, stylized handles paved with sapphires and diamonds, clipped back, signed. Sold for $42,269 USD.
BEST PERFORMANCES
Lot 143 :VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Circa 1970 18k (750) white and yellow gold wristwatch Case: round, stylized bezel set with cabochon rubies, corrector on back, clipped back, “GL” hallmark. 818% variation between low estimate and final result ($4,226 USD).
Lot 101 : AUDEMARS PIGUET Circa 1971 18k (750) yellow gold and lapis lazuli ladies’ wristwatch Case: extra-large oval in lapis lazuli and gold, twisted inner bezel, winding crown on back, signed 720% variation between low estimate and final result ($6,038 USD)
Lot 115 : BOUCHERON Circa 1960 18k (750) yellow and white gold wristwatch Case: square, screw closure, signed Dial: silvered, signed 556% change between low estimate and final result ($6,038 USD)
BREAKDOWN BY BRAND
PIAGET
Occupying first place in the best sales price ranking. PIAGET achieved the highest sales figure of $97,208 USD.
CARTIER
Occupying second place in the sale’s best-price ranking, CARTIER achieved a figure of $96,248 USD.
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
With a watch that fetched $42,269 USD, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS was the third best-performing brand in the sale, with a result of $68,718 USD.
These three brands accounted for total proceeds of $262,174 USD, or 49% of the total sale.
AVERAGE PRICE PER LOT
Given the number of lots, 87 in all, including 4 unsold lots, the average price per lot was $6,446 USD.
CONCLUSION
This sale once again demonstrated the dynamism of the auction market, with the following brands in the top three: Piaget, Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels
