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RESULTS: The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor: The Online-Only Sale
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The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor:
The Online-Only Sale
New York – Dec 3-17, 2011
Sale no: 2629 – Top Ten
[All sold prices include buyer’s premium]
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Sold: |
$9,537,900 |
£6,104,256 |
€7,344,183 |
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Lots Sold: 973 |
Lots Offered: 973 |
Sold by Lot: 100% |
Sold by $: 100% |
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Exchange Rate: £0.64 = $1 / €0.77 = $1 |
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Lot |
Description |
Estimate ($)
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Purchase Price |
Buyer |
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2101 |
Hiro Yamagata (b. 1948), Portrait of Elizabeth Taylor, acrylic on canvas, painted in 1991 WORLD AUCTION RECORD FOR THE ARTIST |
200 - 300 |
$108,000 £69,120 €83,160 |
U.S. Private |
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1200 |
A Suite of Multi-gem, Diamond and White Gold Jewelry, including a necklace with detachable pendant, bracelet and ring |
3,000 - 5,000 |
$78,000 £49,920 €60,060 |
U.S. Private |
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1226 |
A Diamond and 18k white gold necklace, set with approximately 126 circular-cut diamonds |
10,000 - 15,000 |
$78,000 £49,920 €60,060 |
U.S. Private |
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1433 |
An Opal, Diamond and 18k Gold Wristwatch, by Piaget |
3,000 - 5,000 |
$66,000 £42,240 €50,820 |
European Private |
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1394 |
A Suite of Cabochon Ruby, Diamond and 18k Gold Jewelry, including a necklace, bracelet, ear clips, and a ring |
7,000 - 9,000 |
$60,000 £38,400 €46,200 |
U.S. Trade |
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1198 |
A Belle Epoque Lavender Sapphire, Diamond, and Platinum Ring, set with a cushion-cut lavender sapphire, circa 1910 |
2,500 - 4,000 |
$57,600 £36,864 €44,352 |
U.K. Private |
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1362 |
A Pair of Diamond and White Gold Tassel Ear Pendants, set with approximately 746 circular-cut diamonds |
6,000 - 8,000 |
$48,000 £30,720 €36,960 |
U.S. Private |
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1105 |
A Jade and Diamond Bracelet, set with 7 oval cabochon jade stones |
8,000 - 12,000 |
$45,600 £29,184 €35,112 |
U.S. Private |
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1350 |
A Ruby, Diamond and 18k White Gold Orchid Brooch, by Siera |
3,000 - 5,000 |
$45,600 £29,184 €35,112 |
U.S. Private |
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1420 |
An Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Brooch, by Gattle |
5,000 - 7,000 |
$45,600 £29,184 €35,112 |
Asian Private |
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THE SALES CONTINUE ~ THE COLLECTION OF ELIZABETH TAYLOR
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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.
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- Erin McAndrew
Tel 212.636.2680
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