Christie's is set to sell exceptional jewellery and coveted luxury handbags created by prestigious brands during the "Magnificent Jewels and Handbags & Accessories" auctions, which will run from 28 to 29 October 2024 at its new Asia-Pacific headquarters or The Henderson, Hong Kong.
special opportunity is now offered to anyone interested in viewing some of the events' highlights up-close prior to the actual auctions. An exclusive preview will be held at Gaysorn Tower in Bangkok between 3 and 4 October 2024.
The "Magnificent Jewels and Handbags & Accessories" ranks among the much-awaited auction events of the year, because it will present an unparalleled curation of rare jewels, handbags and accessories. These treasures have been thoughtfully selected to resonate with global connoisseurs and admirers who definitely would love to enrich personal collection via the two-day live auction in Hong Kong,
Magnificent Jewels | Live Auction | 29 October 2024| 124 Lots
Total Low Estimate: HK$411,080,000 (approximately THB1.9 billion)
Collectors will be amazed by exquisite jewel ornaments at this auction. Among the highlights is the 5.02-carat Fancy Deep Blue Internally Flawless Diamond that embodies a stunning natural work of art. When such exceptional piece of jewel appears at an auction, it naturally receives huge interest from the world's jewellery lovers.
Another masterpiece, The Oriental Sunrise, features a unique pair of colored diamond earrings. Its key sparkling components are two Fancy Vivid Orange-Yellow diamonds, one weighing 12.20 and the other 11.96 carat. Their impressive clarity, perpetuated by nitrogen, is extremely rare. Also adorned by colorless baguette diamonds, The Oriental Sunrise outstandingly achieves a perfect contrast, boasts a prominent design, and attract all eyes.
A 62.46-carat Burmese Ruby and Diamond necklace is another wonder up for auction. Featuring the shade of Pigeon's Blood, all Ruby pieces here are unheated. Rare and precious, they are meticulously placed together alongside marquise-cut and waterdrop-shaped colorless diamonds, perpetuating delicate floral patterns that speak of exquisite elegance. This necklace is indisputably a proof of masterful craftsmanship.
Handbags & Accessories | Live Auction | 28 October 2024 | 179 Lots
Total Low Estimate: HK$530,410,000 (approximately THB2.5 billion)
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of its first Handbags & Accessories auction in Asia, Christie's has masterfully prepared wondrous items by prominent international brands such as Hermes, Chanel and Louis Vuitton for this live auction.
Hermes fans are bound to be mesmerized by SHINY VERT CELADONNILOTICUS CROCODILE BIRKIN 25 with palladium hardware, which enters a Christie's auction for the first time. Ranking among the world's most precious and rarest bags, the MATTE WHITE HIMALAYA NILOTICUS CROCODILE DIAMOND RETOURNE KELLY 28 by Hermes, is another highlight. It comes to the auction with a complete set of 18K white gold and diamond hardware, thus recording the estimated price of well over THB7 million.
A complete set of FAUBOURG BIRKIN, a much-sought-after limited edition by Hermes, is well poised to grab attention from bidders too.
The upcoming auction, moreover, will present unique leather and special-fabric designs. Some of the coveted items come to a Christie's auction for the first time, while some are the models that are no longer in production. The precious items, curated by Christie's, are all the dream of collectors and connoisseurs who appreciate the blend of fashion and arts. To further excite its target groups, this live auction will also present limited-edition products from Louis Vuitton's collaboration with a famous Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama.
Many more stunning pieces will join the event. So, if you love high-end products, this is truly an unmissable opportunity.
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We would like to invite you to "Magnificent Jewels and Handbags & Accessories" auctions for world-class experience between 28 and 29 October 2024. The exciting events will be held at our new Asia-Pacific headquarters at The Henderson, Hong Kong.
If you are interested in joining the exclusive Bangkok Preview at Gaysorn Tower between 3 and 4 October 2024, please make an appointment via bangkok@christies.com or Tel. 02 252 3684
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Horology Forum | Online Auction | 22 - 24 October 2024
Important Watches: Featuring "The Collectibles" Part 2 | Live Auction | 27 October
Christie's will proudly conduct the sale of exceptional watches as a part of its inaugural auction events at its new Asia-Pacific headquarters, which is located at The Handerson, Hong Kong.
Listed for this special auction are some of the most complicated and sought-after horological wonders by the world's greatest watchmakers. Collectors thus will get a rare chance to acquire unique masterpieces, including several models that have never been seen before at auction.
Headlining the sale is a possibly unique and sensational Patek Philippe ref. 1518. The reference 1518 is one of the rarest and most historically important Patek Philippe watches. Made in 1951, this 18K pink gold wristwatch comes complete with a timer and perpetual calendar. Only 58 such timepieces have ever been made in human history. Of the 45 pink gold examples publicly known today, the one at the upcoming auction stands out because it is the only known with signed 'Fab. Suisse' (Made in Swiss).
Another exceptional highlight is a Rolex Deep Sea Special that can withstand unimaginable external pressures of the ocean. Other examples of this extremely rare model are permanent exhibits at the world's most prestigious technical and horological museums. Also at the centre stage of the auction is "The Collectibles", which comes from a remarkable single-owner collection. Included in the collection are modern, neo-vintage complications, limited editions and rare handcrafted timepieces from revered brands like Patek Philippe, Rolex, F.P. Journe and Audemars Piguet.
The auction also includes a dazzling selection of spectacular timepieces from Richard Mille, such as the one-of-a-kind RM018 with lapis lazuli wheels as well as a rare platinum F.P. Journe Chronometre ? Resonance.
This event therefore is a must-not-miss for watch enthusiasts and collectors, as it promises to bring them to the masterpieces of the horological realm.