Sotheby’s: Hoping for better Results in Paris
Gary Roskin –
Roskin Gem News Report –
Trying not to remember the last New York auction (see results here), and hoping for better results this past Wednesday, March 27th, in Paris, Sotheby’s Auction House was selling their Fine Jewels, including this terrific Burmese no heat 23-carat sugar loaf blue sapphire by Cartier.
Whatever was happening in U.S. two weeks ago, it seems like it traveled across the Atlantic to France this week. If our math is correct, upon looking over the top 48 lots listed as highest estimates, 25% did not sell. That includes, sadly enough, this top item, the sugar-loaf sapphire. The sapphire had company. Other lots in eth top 48 that did not sell were: a 5 carat princess cut diamond ring, a 13 carat Fancy Brownish-Yellow diamond ring, a Van Cleef and Arpels diamond necklace, a 2 carat Fancy Yellowish-Green diamond ring, a 6 carat Colombian emerald (minor enhancement) diamond ring, and a Vever ruby and diamond necklace.
Bague saphir et diamants | Sapphire and diamond ring
Estimate: 220,000 – 350,000 EUR – PASS… did not sell
Other pieces up for sale that did sell were:
Kashmir – no heat
within a double surrounding of circular- and single-cut diamonds
platinum and 18 karat gold
Estimate
130,000 – 150,000 EUR
SOLD – 146,050 EUR
Georges Fouquet
60,000 – 80,000 EUR
SOLD – 69,850 EUR
Broche perle fine, émail et diamants, ” Les trois crabes ” | Natural pearl, enamel and diamond brooch, ‘Les trois crabes’
Designed as three crabs, their entwined sculpted and textured gold bodies, adorned by iridescent enamel, framed by fan-shaped lotuses applied with plique-à-jour enamelling, the mount highlighted with rose-cut diamonds and suspending a baroque-shaped natural pearl, measuring approximately 90 x 55mm!!
Georges Fouquet was a prominent French jeweler and art dealer who played a significant role in the Art Nouveau movement during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born in Paris in 1862 into a family of jewelers. Georges Fouquet, along with his brother Auguste, took over the family business, Maison Fouquet, which was established by their father, Alphonse Fouquet.
Georges Fouquet was known for his innovative and avant-garde designs, particularly in jewelry. Maison Fouquet gained fame for its involvement in the Art Nouveau movement, which was characterized by organic and flowing forms inspired by nature. Georges collaborated with notable artists of the time, such as Alphonse Mucha and Henri Vever, to create unique and artistic pieces.
One of Georges Fouquet’s most famous contributions to the Art Nouveau movement was the design and creation of jewelry for actress Sarah Bernhardt. The collaboration between Fouquet and Bernhardt resulted in pieces that were not only exquisite in craftsmanship but also reflected the aesthetics of the Art Nouveau style.
Today, some of his creations are considered collector’s items, and Maison Fouquet’s influence on the Art Nouveau era is remembered as an important chapter in the history of decorative arts.
… and this nice Burma ruby, no heat.
Bague rubis et diamants | Ruby and Diamond Ring
130,000 – 190,000 EUR
SOLD – 139,700 EUR
CGL report no. CGL30248 dated 25th October 2023 indicating that the ruby stated to weigh 3.85 carats is of Burmese origin with no indications of heating. Ruby slightly pinkish red of medium saturation, moderately included, chips to the girdle. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 3.00 carats, on average H-I Colour, VS Clarity.
Vever
Coral, enamel and diamond brooch
30,000 – 40,000 EUR
SOLD – 35,560 EUR
Of openwork and geometrical design, centered with a detachable coral cabochon, enhanced with single- and circular-cut diamonds pavé-set on cloud patterns, framed with black enamel, measuring approximately 70 x 35mm
Masriera
15,000 – 20,000 EUR
PASS – did not sell
… Okay – so this did not sell. But we think it’s just too cool not to show here!
Highlighted with multicoloured plique-à-jour enamel representing a romantic scene, the base applied with enamel, height 130 mm, diameter 100 mm
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