Phillips Launches Geneva Jewelry Auctions with Art Deco Collection
July 17, 23
(IDEX Online) - Phillips Geneva, known for its luxury watch auctions, is to hold its first jewelry sale in November.
The British auction house says it's building on the success of its jewelry departments in New York, London and Hong Kong, where it achieved historic annual sales totals in 2021 and 2022.
The inaugural Geneva auction, on 6 November will feature a private collection of over 120 Art Deco objects and a selection of vintage and modern jewels by Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and others.
Highlight of the Art Deco collection is an exquisite Tiffany & Co. Onyx, enamel, rock crystal, jade, and diamond desk timepiece from the 1920s with an estimate of $70,000 to $116,000 (CHF 60,000-100,000).
Benoit Repellin, worldwide head of jewellery at Phillips, said, "We are privileged to bring such a rare and comprehensive Art Deco collection to the market.
"This lovingly assembled collection pays homage to the discerning eye of the collector, who thoughtfully selected the finest jewellery houses and designers of the Art Deco period, capturing the diverse styles and trends of the era."
Pic shows Phillips Geneva and the Tiffany desk timepiece