Christie’s Summer Geneva auctions total 58 million dollars
Christie’s July Luxury sales in Geneva realised a combined total of CHF 54.6 million ($57,903,296 / £45,885,630) for 195 pieces of jewellery, 226 watches, and 819 fine wines, with a combined sell through rate of 81%. Registered bidders from 42 countries, across 6 continents, participated in the July Luxury sales. The top lot of the sale week was a fancy vivid blue and colourless diamond ring by Parisian jeweler Reza, selling for CHF 8.7 million. “Our 102nd week of sales in Geneva took place under extraordinary circumstances with social distancing, not just at the pre-sale exhibition but also at all three live auctions,” commented Francois Curiel, Chairman of Christie’s Europe. “Nevertheless, collectors showed great resilience and confidence as they bid and bought all week long, starting with the Cartier clocks to fine wrist watches, rare wines to superb gems.”