NEW YORK JEWELS AND MAGNIFICENT JEWELS FROM A DISTINGUISHED PRIVATE COLLECTOR IMPORTANT COLORED DIAMONDS, GEMSTONES, AND SIGNED CREATIONS HIGHLIGHT DECEMBER 10 JEWELS SALES
AT CHRISTIE’S NEW YORK
worn as his signature accessory (estimate:
$5,000-7,000).
The complete e-catalogues for these sales are available online at
http://www.christies.com/#/jewels-ny-1209/4/0/0/0
and via the Christie’s app for the iPhone, available at www.christies.com/on-the-go
Auctions:
New York Jewels December 10, 2009 at 2:00pm
Magnificent Jewels from a Distinguished Collector December 10, 2009 at 4:30pm
Viewing:
New York - Christie’s Rockefeller Center Galleries December 5-9, 2009
About Christie’s
Christie’s, the world's leading art business, had global auction and private sales in 2008 that totalled £2.8
billion/$5.1 billion. For the first half of 2009, art sales totalled £1.2 billion/$1.8 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 conducted the greatest auctions of the 18th, 19th and 20th
centuries, and today remains a popular showcase for the unique and the beautiful. Christie’s offers over 450
sales 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 $80 million. Christie’s has 53 offices in 30
countries and 10 salerooms around the world including London, New York, Paris, Geneva, Milan,
Amsterdam, Dubai and Hong Kong. More recently, Christie’s has led the market with expanded initiatives in
emerging and new markets such as Russia, China, India and the Middle East, with successful sales and
exhibitions in Beijing, Mumbai and Dubai.
*Estimates do not include buyer's premium
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