THE MOST VALUABLE PRIVATE COLLECTION OF JEWELS SOLD AT AUCTION

Dal mercoledì 14 dicembre 2011
al mercoledì 21 dicembre 2011

CHRISTIE’S RECORD BREAKING EVENING SALE OF LEGENDARY JEWELS FROM THE COLLECTION OF ELIZABETH TAYLOR $115,932,000/ £74,196,480/ € 89,267,640 MARKING THE FIRST SALE IN THE FOUR-DAY SERIES: 13-16 DECEMBER

7 WORLD AUCTION RECORDS, INCLUDING A PEARL JEWEL, AN INDIAN JEWEL, AN EMERALD JEWEL, PRICE PER CARAT FOR A COLORLESS DIAMOND AND FOR A RUBY

LA PEREGRINA - THE LEGENDARY PEARL, THE ELIZABETH TAYLOR DIAMOND & THE TAJ MAHAL DIAMOND LEAD THE SALE


New York – The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor: The Legendary Jewels Evening Sale achieved $115,932,000 (£74,196,480/€89,267,640), becoming the most valuable jewelry auction in history* and setting the tone for Christie’s highly anticipated four-day series of landmark auctions devoted to the iconic collection of Elizabeth Taylor (13-16 December 2011). A tribute to the discerning eye of this celebrated film star, fashion icon, and humanitarian, the sale was 100% sold by lot and 100% by value, with 24 of the 80 jewels fetching over $1 million and 6 jewels over $5 million. 7 new world auction records were established: price per carat for a colorless diamond and for a ruby; a pair of natural pearl ear pendants; a pearl jewel; an Indian jewel and an emerald jewel.

Please find attached a detailed post-sale press release, a records sheet, and a Top Ten results list.

The sales continue December 14, with a treasure trove of 190 additional jewels, including personal mementos and beloved gifts. The eagerly anticipated sale of The Icon and her Haute Couture will also take place on the evening of December 14, starting at 7pm. Further results will be announced at the close of each sale day.

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