The Paris Luxury Days by Artcurial inaugurate in Paris a series of auctions dedicated to high-end watches and jewelry, featuring rare specimens and historical provenances.
What are the Paris Luxury Days by Artcurial?
The French auction house Artcurial inaugurates a new session entirely dedicated to the world of luxury, the Paris Luxury Days, scheduled from January 10 to 14. The sales take place at the Hôtel Marcel Dassault, where selected jewelry and watches will be displayed and then auctioned.
The calendar brings together rare models, collectible watches, and precious items signed by major international maisons. Additionally, some pieces feature significant estimates, placing them immediately in the high-end market segment.
Which are the most notable watches in the catalog?
Among the standout lots is a Rolex Sea-Dweller “Comex” in steel, ref. 1665, dated around 1980, a historic diving reference highly sought after by collectors. Accompanying this timepiece is a Patek Philippe chronograph ref. 3970 with a perpetual calendar and moon phases.
Both models have an estimate between 80,000 and 120,000 euros and will be offered at auction on January 13. That said, the catalog is not limited to men’s watchmaking but also enhances the female segment with a targeted sale.
Why is the “Le Temps est Féminin” auction special?
Within the Paris Luxury Days, the session titled Le Temps est Féminin is entirely dedicated to women’s watches. Here, an exceptional Jaeger-LeCoultre “Art Déco” wristwatch, in platinum, enamel, and diamonds, made around 1920, stands out.
The case plays on the combination of materials, creating a particular dialogue with light. The piece is offered with an estimate between 25,000 and 50,000 euros, positioning itself among the most coveted lots of the female selection.
What is the story of the watch that belonged to André Chaumeix’s wife?
The same section also features a yellow gold wristwatch by Patek Philippe with documented provenance. The piece belonged to the wife of André Chaumeix, who personally gifted it.
A literary critic and journalist, Chaumeix was the director of Le Figaro from 1926 to 1930 and a member of the Académie Française. Today, his timepiece is estimated between 8,000 and 12,000 euros, confirming the added value of illustrious provenances compared to watches without known history.
Which jewelry will be auctioned on January 14?
The section dedicated to jewelry, scheduled for January 14, brings together iconic names in international high jewelry. The sale pays tribute to Harry Winston with a ring set with a type IIa diamond of 6.96 carats, D color, and VVS2 clarity, with an estimate between 150,000 and 200,000 euros.
Additionally, a ring by Graff features a Fancy Yellow diamond of 10.97 carats, estimated at 120,000-150,000 euros. In contrast to these solitaires, an important 1950s necklace by Chaumet in platinum is composed of a river of half-cut diamonds, totaling 38.40 carats, with an estimate of 25,000-35,000 euros.
Which historical lots emerge among the jewelry?
Alongside contemporary signatures, a parure of particular historical significance stands out. The set belonged to the Duchess of Angoulême, daughter of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI, and dates back to the era when smoky quartz was known as “diamonds of Alençon.”
The parure is entirely set with smoky quartz, which at the time evoked the effect of diamonds. The maison describes it as “a truly historical piece.” The ensemble has an estimate between 6,000 and 8,000 euros, offering collectors a rare combination of jewelry and dynastic history.
Which maisons make up the landscape of the Paris Luxury Days?
Overall, the Parisian showcase brings together the most prestigious names in international jewelry and watchmaking. Present are, among others, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Graff, and Harry Winston, confirming the high-end positioning of the event.
The auctions take place in Paris at the Hôtel Marcel Dassault, reinforcing the role of the French capital as a hub for luxury sales. The estimates, often in six figures, indicate the international market’s attention to rare watches, signed jewelry, and items with exceptional provenance.
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