The Art of F.P. Journe” auction, organized by Christie’s in Geneva on May 12, 2023, featured an exclusive selection of 40 pieces by F.P. JOURNE, chosen for their condition, rarity and quality. Total sale, including fees: $15,238,176 USD, representing 100% of the lots presented.
BEST RESULTS
Lot 2039 : F.P. JOURNE, Tourbillon Souverain “Souscription”. Bracelet watch in platinum (950) with regulating tourbillon. Sold for $15,238,176 USD.
Lot 2038 : F.P. JOURNE, Chronomètre à Résonance “Pré-souscription”. Bracelet watch in platinum (950), brass movement. Sold for $1,534,378 USD.
BEST PERFORMANCES
Lot 2000 : TAMAS FEHER. Pencil drawing on paper, F.P. JOURNE Tourbillon Souverain Souscription, no. 2/20, signed François-Paul Journe. 228% variation between low estimate and final result ( $18,265 USD).
Lot 2014 : F.P. JOURNE, Chronomètre Souverain, Special Edition to celebrate the opening of the F.P. Journe boutique in Dubai. Bracelet watch in platinum (950). 204% variation between low estimate and final result ($203,729 USD).
Lot 2038 : F.P. JOURNE, Chronomètre à Résonance “Pré-souscription”. Bracelet watch in platinum (950), brass movement. 175% variation between the low estimate and the final result ($1,534,378 USD).
BREAKDOWN BY MODEL
TOURBILLON SOUVERAIN SOUSCRIPTION
Occupying first place in the sale’s top price ranking. The TOURBILLON SOUVERAIN SOUSCRIPTION model achieved the sale’s best result of $3,018,576 USD.
PRE-SUBSCRIPTION” RESONANCE CHRONOMETER
Occupying second place in the sale’s best price ranking. CHRONOMÈTRE À RÉSONANCE “PRÉ-SOUSCRIPTION” realized $1,534,378 USD
TOURBILLON SOUVERAIN “JADE DIAL
The TOURBILLON SOUVERAIN “JADE DIAL” was the third best-performing watch in the sale, with a result of $1,264,423 USD.
These three watches represented total proceeds of $5,817,377 USD, or 38% of the total sale.
AVERAGE PRICE PER LOT
Given the number of lots, 40 in all, including 0 unsold lots, the average price per lot was $380,954 USD.
CONCLUSION
This sale once again demonstrated the dynamism of the auction market, and the interest of collectors in F.P. JOURNE watches.
GEOFFROY ADER
