Sotheby's inaugural Festival of Wonder presents a luxury auction series celebrating the finest examples of jewels, watches, handbags and automobiles, through a series of live and virtual events in Geneva. These exclusive events will unlock access to the rarest and most unique luxury objects on the market today.
A World Auction Record for a Purple-Pink Diamond
A World Auction Record for a Purple-Pink Diamond
The Spirit of the Rose, the world’s largest vivid purple-pink diamond ever to appear at auction, sold for $26,633,253 (CHF 24,393,000) - a world auction record for a purple-pink diamond.
Mined and cut by ALROSA – one of the world’s leading diamond producers, the 14.83-carat Fancy Vivid Purple-Pink Internally Flawless diamond was bought by an anonymous buyer, bidding over the phone. Named after a celebrated Russian ballet, the ultra-rare gem was faceted from the largest pink crystal ever mined in Russia.
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Mined and cut by ALROSA – one of the world’s leading diamond producers, the 14.83-carat Fancy Vivid Purple-Pink Internally Flawless diamond was bought by an anonymous buyer, bidding over the phone. Named after a celebrated Russian ballet, the ultra-rare gem was faceted from the largest pink crystal ever mined in Russia.
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Festival of Wonder Geneva Exhibition Tour
This autumn, Carine Roitfeld brings her creative finesse to the world of ballet by styling a contemporary performance of the Ballets Russes’ acclaimed 1911 creation, Le Spectre de la rose, ahead of Sotheby's sale of an ultra-rare Russian pink diamond named the Spirit of the Rose.
Le Spectre de la rose
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Exhibition Dates
Exhibition Dates
Mandarin Oriental, Geneva
Quai Turrettini 1, 1201 Geneva, Switzerland
7 - 10 November 10am - 6pm
Due to restrictions in place in Switzerland in relation to COVID-19 the exhibition is by appointment only and we will only be able to have a limited number of visitors at one time.
To schedule an appointment, please contact office.geneva@sothebys.com.
Book a one-on-one virtual meeting with one of our Geneva Specialists to preview these remarkable lots prior to the sale: rachel.barber@sothebys.com
Quai Turrettini 1, 1201 Geneva, Switzerland
7 - 10 November 10am - 6pm
Due to restrictions in place in Switzerland in relation to COVID-19 the exhibition is by appointment only and we will only be able to have a limited number of visitors at one time.
To schedule an appointment, please contact office.geneva@sothebys.com.
Book a one-on-one virtual meeting with one of our Geneva Specialists to preview these remarkable lots prior to the sale: rachel.barber@sothebys.com
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Benoit Repellin
Director Specialist, Head of Magnificent Jewels sales
Geneva
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Mikael Wallhagen
Director Senior Specialist European Head of Watches
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Pedro Reiser
Director Specialist Department Manager
Geneva
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Charlie Foxhall
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