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Property from the Collection of Mrs. Paul Mellon: Jewels & Objects of Vertu

20 November 2014 - 21 November 2014 | 7:00 PM EST | New York

SALE TOTAL

45,046,324USD
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  • A Rare and Magnificent Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond Pendant, 9.75 carats, VVS2 clarity, potentially internally flawless
    LOT SOLD.
    32,645,000

  • A Gold, Gem-set, Rock Crystal and Sodalite Rhinoceros
    Fulco di Verdura
    LOT SOLD.
    143,000

  • An Exquisite Gold and Diamond Rivière, Cartier
    LOT SOLD.
    2,797,000

  • A Pair of 18 Karat Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Brooches, Van Cleef & Arpels
    LOT SOLD.
    62,500

  • An 18 Karat Gold and Sapphire Compact
    Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
    LOT SOLD.
    43,750

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Sale Number: N09246 Lots : 258

SALE TOTAL

45,046,324USD DOWNLOAD RESULTS

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  • Session 1: 20 Nov 2014 | 07:00 PM | Lots 1 - 42
  • Session 2: 21 Nov 2014 | 10:00 AM | Lots 43 - 267
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WATCH: The Jewels of Mrs. Paul Mellon

DISCOVER: Property from the Collection of Mrs. Paul Mellon

RESULTS

Sotheby’s auction of Jewels & Objects of Vertu from the Collection of Mrs. Paul Mellon concluded in New York with a stunning total of $45 million – more than double its high estimate. Collectors eagerly vied for pieces evocative of Mrs. Mellon’s celebrated style, driving 85.1% of all sold lots to achieve prices above their high estimates.

A Magnificent and Rare Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond from the celebrated collection of Mrs. Paul Mellon sold for a staggering $32,645,000 ($3,348,205 per carat) – a new auction record for any blue diamond and for price-per-carat for any diamond.

OVERVIEW

Mrs. Mellon’s personal jewels and objects of vertu reflect her close relationships with the designers she loved: pieces from Verdura, Schlumberger and Givenchy appear in the collection, as well period jewels from Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Black Starr & Frost. A magnificent and rare Fancy Vivid Blue pear-shaped diamond -- its color reminiscent of the Hope Diamond -- paired with an important Fancy Blue Diamond anchor the collection, which also offers an exquisite Diamond Rivière by Cartier, the tapered line of diamonds completed by a Fancy Deep Yellow diamond clasp. In addition to these pieces, the auction will include an attractive array of wearable daytime jewels, gold accessories and objects of vertu, both modern and antique.

WATCH: The Jewels of Mrs. Paul Mellon

DISCOVER: Property from the Collection of Mrs. Paul Mellon

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Contact Information

Gary Schuler
Chairman, North and South America
International Jewellery
+1 212 606 7095
gary.schuler@sothebys.com
Robin Wright
Senior Vice President
Senior Specialist
Jewellery
+1 212 894 1246
robin.wright@sothebys.com
Catharine Becket
Senior Vice President
Head of Magnificent Jewels Sales
Senior Specialist
Jewellery
+1 212 894 1027
catharine.becket@sothebys.com
Carol Elkins
Senior Vice President
Senior Specialist
Jewellery
+1 415 772 9027
carol.elkins@sothebys.com
Kendall Reed
Vice President
Head of Fine Jewels and Global Head of Online Jewels
Specialist
Jewellery
+1 212 894 1137
kendall.reed@sothebys.com
Nikita Binani (Manilal)
Deputy Director
Specialist
Jewellery
+44 207 293 6640
nikita.binani@sothebys.com
John D. Ward
Senior Vice President
Head of Department
Silver
+1 212 606 7160
john.ward@sothebys.com
Alessandra Merrill
Assistant Vice President, Specialist
Silver
+ 1 212 606 7160
alessandra.merrill@sothebys.com
Kevin Tierney
Senior Consultant
Silver
+ 1 212 606 7160
kevin.tierney.associate@sothebys.com
   
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