Estimated at $2-3 million, the pearl reached a world auction record price for a pearl at $11,842,500 (£ 7,579,200 / € 9,118,725) after four and a half minutes of bidding.
Other News
Historic Disneyana and Disneyana Collectibles at Bonhams
Historic Disneyana and Disneyana Collectibles from the 1930s through contemporary eras feature in Bonham’s Disneyana and Fine Toy Auction on January 30, 2012 in San Francisco.
Lorna Bailey’s Winthorpe Pattern
A new exclusive pattern ‘Winthorpe’ has been created by Lorna Bailey for a special auction to be held at Unique Auctions
Important Tiffany Glass & Tiffany Lamps
A Highly Important Tiffany Three-Panel “Magnolia” Window, circa 1910 (est. $400/600,000*) forms part of Sotheby’s Important Tiffany sale.
Patek Philippe Chronograph Wristwatch Sets Auction Record
Bonhams on December 8, achieved a sale total of $1.58 million, which include a world record that was surpassed and achieved by a stunning Patek Philippe chronograph wristwatch ref:5020P.
Doctor Who Fashion Comes to Town
Dr Who fans and Doctor Who collectors are in for a treat at the forthcoming Entertainment Memorabilia auction at Bonhams on Thursday 15th December 2011.
Flower study by Fantin-Latour brings a “bouquet of roses” to the market
Unique Auctions at Lincoln have once again been invited to market another rare and exceptional painting this time by Fantin-Latour. Ignace Henri Theodore Fantin-Latour 1836-1904 is the most celebrated 19th Century French painter of flower still lifes.
Limited Edition Spawn The Beginning Statue
Just released from McFarlane Toys is the Spawn: The Beginning resin statue. The statue is limited to 900 pieces and each is individually numbered with the first 300 being autographed by Todd McFarlane, the remaineder being unsigned.
Original 1953 Disneyland Prospectus
An original 1953 Disneyland Prospectus is one of the star lots of Disneyana, Animation and Comic Art at Weiss Auctions.
Lorna Bailey Introduces New Designs for Auction
Lorna Bailey has created some new designs for a special Lorna Bailey Auction being held on the evening of the 15th December at Unique Auctions Lincoln. The new designs include a new pattern Winthorpe hand-painted Lorna on three shapes.
