This month, July 16-19, French auction house Artcurial will present a series of sales that make up their Monaco Auction Week. From fine watchmaking to important design, the curated sales will showcase top-notch lots from a wide range of Artcurial departments. Within the prestigious Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, ahead of Monaco Auction Week, a selection of public exhibitions will take place at the Hôtel Hermitage as well as in Monaco and Paris.
Kicking off the week is the dazzling Fine jewelry sale, featuring hundreds of unique and expertly crafted pieces. With houses such as Cartier, Van Cleef and Arpels and Tiffany and Co. represented, there is an extreme diversity of styles and types included. A 7.10 carat Burmese ruby and diamond ring, as well as a sought-after diamond ring from Chanel”Cometcollection, highlights the sale, which will be held from July 16, 17 and 19, and promises to impress.
Chanel, “Griffe d’étoile” ring from the “Comète” collection. East. €160,000–€250,000. Courtesy of Artcurial.
Continuing the theme of rarity and exquisite craftsmanship, two watch sales, Important watchesJuly 16, and time is femininea sale dedicated to women’s watches which will take place on July 17. Rivaling the glamor of the Haute Joaillerie sale, Time is Feminine offers lots like a gold watch Cartier skeleton watch tied with a gold chain. Both events feature historic and contemporary examples of timepieces from some of the world’s most acclaimed watchmakers, as well as iconic silhouettes, such as the Reverso from Jaeger LeCoultre Manufacture and the Speedmaster from Omega.
Cartier, lady’s dress watch with fitted gold chain (ca. 1980). East. €8,000 to €12,000. Courtesy of Artcurial.
Long at the top of the leather goods market and a symbol of excellence and exclusivity, the Hermés Birkin and Kelly bags have recently undergone a new revival and stand at the pinnacle of the luxury leather bag collection – and Artcurial has held auctions dedicated to the brand for two decades. Alongside classic handbag silhouettes, like the Chanel quilted flap bag, and contemporary newcomers like a limited-edition Louis Vuitton Summit Drive bag, Hermés still reigns supreme in the Hermés and luxury bags sale July 18. A clear highlight of the sale is an extremely rare and highly sought after Hermes Kelly Returned Himalaya 28Featuring Nile Crocodile Leather and the iconic Shadow Gray to White color.
Hermès Kelly Returned Himalaya 28 (2019). East. €100,000–€200,000. Courtesy of Artcurial.
For true connoisseurs and art lovers, the 4th edition of the Monegasque sculptures the sale will begin on July 18. With works by leading artists such as Arman, Antoine Poncet and Wang Keping, the selection of works, as a whole, deserves an exhibition and will be presented as such in several gardens and palaces in the principality. . The sale includes a pair of emblematic works by François-Xavier Lalanne, a Ram And Sheepboth from 1997. The pair is emblematic of the influential French artist’s penchant for incorporating animal motifs and mythology into his work.
François-Xavier Lalanne, left: Aries, right: Sheep (1997). East. €280,000 to €380,000. Courtesy of Artcurial.
Monaco Auction Week by Artcurial is completed by the Sul Mare Design sale which will be held on July 19 and will present a Monegasque private collection of more than 90 pieces. With examples of mid-century seating by Ico Parisi and light fixtures designed by Gino Sarfatti, the sale features key works of Italian modern design. Another gem, from the highly prized “Brazilian Baroque” series by the Campana brothers, a “Furniture “Settimio”is included in the offerings – a version of this cabinet is kept at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.
Fernando and Humberto Campana, Cabinet “Settimio” from the Barroco Rococó Collection (2012). East. 80,000 to 120,000 €. Courtesy of Artcurial.
Artcurial Sales Week in Monaco will take place from July 16 to 19, 2023.
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