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RELEASE: Furniture and Decorative Arts
This sale totaled € 1,958,875/$2,618,036, selling 74% by value and 62% by lot. The top lot was an Italian ormolu and micromosaic centre table, mid 19th century, 77 cm. high, 65 cm. diameter, which fetched €73,000/$97,564.
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Sold: |
€ 1,958,875 |
$2,618,036 |
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Lots Sold: 745 |
Lots Offered: 462 |
Sold by Lot: 62% |
Sold by €: 74% |
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Exchange Rate €1: $1,34 |
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Lot |
Description |
Estimate (€)
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Purchase Price |
Buyer |
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265 |
An Italian ormolu and micromosaic centre table, mid 19th century, 77 cm. high, 65 cm. diameter |
30,000 - 50,000 |
€73,000 $97,564 |
US Private |
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428 |
A large famille rose-imari ‘Provinciebord’ with the arms of Holland, circa 1725, Kangxi, diameter 44 cm. |
15,000 - 25,000 |
€34,600 $46,242 |
European Trade |
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477 |
A pair of Chinese Blue and White large beaker vases, Kangxi, 44.9 and 55.3 cm. high.
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12,000 - 18,000 |
€32,200 $43,035 |
Asian Trade |
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Press Contact: |
Maarten van Gijn +31 (0)20 57 55 262 mvangijn@christies.com
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Related Departments European Furniture, Decorative Objects & Early Sculpture
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Christie’s, the world's leading art business, had global auction and private sales in 2011 that totaled £3.6 billion/$5.7 billion. Christie’s is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour. Founded in 1766 by James Christie, Christie's has since conducted the greatest and most celebrated auctions through the centuries providing a popular showcase for the unique and the beautiful. Christie’s offers over 450 auctions annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts, jewellery, photographs, collectibles, wine, and more. Prices range from $200 to over $100 million. Christie's also has a long and successful history conducting private sales for its clients in all categories, with emphasis on Post-War and Contemporary, Impressionist and Modern, Old Masters and Jewellery. Private sales totaled £502 million / $808.6m in 2011, an increase of 44% on the previous year.
Christie’s has a global presence with 53 offices in 32 countries and 10 salerooms around the world including in London, New York, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai, Zürich, and Hong Kong. More recently, Christie’s has led the market with expanded initiatives in growth markets such as Russia, China, India and the United Arab Emirates, with successful sales and exhibitions in Beijing, Mumbai and Dubai.
*Estimates do not include buyer’s premium. Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer’s premium and do not reflect costs, financing fees or application of buyer’s or seller’s credits.
Complete catalogue available online at www.christies.com or via Christie’s Mobile, iPhone, iPad and Android apps.
Christie’s, the world's leading art business, had global auction and private sales in 2011 that totaled £3.6 billion/$5.7 billion. Christie’s is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour. Founded in 1766 by James Christie, Christie's has since conducted the greatest and most celebrated auctions through the centuries providing a popular showcase for the unique and the beautiful. Christie’s offers over 450 auctions annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts, jewellery, photographs, collectibles, wine, and more. Prices range from $200 to over $100 million. Christie's also has a long and successful history conducting private sales for its clients in all categories, with emphasis on Post-War and Contemporary, Impressionist and Modern, Old Masters and Jewellery. Private sales totaled £502 million / $808.6m in 2011, an increase of 44% on the previous year.
Christie’s has a global presence with 53 offices in 32 countries and 10 salerooms around the world including in London, New York, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai, Zürich, and Hong Kong. More recently, Christie’s has led the market with expanded initiatives in growth markets such as Russia, China, India and the United Arab Emirates, with successful sales and exhibitions in Beijing, Mumbai and Dubai.
*Estimates do not include buyer’s premium. Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer’s premium and do not reflect costs, financing fees or application of buyer’s or seller’s credits.
Complete catalogue available online at www.christies.com or via Christie’s Mobile, iPhone, iPad and Android apps.
