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LUXURY SALES LONDON

Wine – Handbags - Jewels NEW EUROPEAN AUCTION RECORD FOR

ANY HANDBAG

44 % OF LOTS WERE SOLD OR UNDERBID ONLINE

Auctioneer Nick Martineau setting the European auction record for a handbag at the inaugural London sale on 12 June

Christie’s London concluded its Summer Luxury Sales with a combined sale total for handbags, wine and jewels of

£10,546,542 / $13,486,872 and sell-through rates of 88% by lot and 91% by value. Of the 886 lots offered across the

three auctions, 345 lots sold or were directly underbid by online clients. Those registered to bid came from 25

countries and participated in person, by telephone and strongly via online in the three auctions. The preview prior to

the sales was particularly well attended and in combination with events taking place for the upcoming Modern

British Art auction, made London an interesting destination for collectors to browse through different collecting

areas.

IMPORTANT JEWELS 13 June 2017

Total: £6,457,625 / $8,233,472

Sold by lot: 80%

Sold by value: 90%

Internet bids: 286

Top lot: A COLOMBIAN EMERALD RING OF 10.23 CARATS,

BY HARRY WINSTON, SOLD FOR £377,000 / $480,675

“The Victorian diamond star parure demonstrated yet again that jewels fresh to the market with noble provenance

make for a winning combination, illustrating yet again London’s traditional association with the sale of important

antique jewels. This comprehensive suite was one of the most fiercely contested pieces in the sale and fetched three

times its mid-estimate at £317,000 / $404,175. The top lot, an important 10.23 carat Colombian emerald and

diamond ring by Harry Winston, showcased the typical aesthetic of the house; a vari-cut diamond cluster mount set

with a large top quality gemstone achieved a price of £377,000 / $480,675. Furthermore, the dedicated Cartier

section (lots 140-190, as always, performed very well. The auction, which concluded the London Luxury summer

sales saw the highest number of registrants in a Jewellery auction taking place at Christie’s King Street”, commented

Keith Penton, Head of Christie’s Jewels department London.

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HANDBAGS – THE INAUGURAL LONDON AUCTION 12 JUNE 2017

Total: £2,087,375 / $2,661,403

Sold by lot: 91%

Sold by value: 92%

Internet bids: 198

Top lot: AN EXCEPTIONAL SHINY BLEU MARINE POROSUS

CROCODILE DIAMOND BIRKIN 35 WITH 18K WHITE GOLD & DIAMOND

HARDWARE, 2007, SOLD FOR £155,000

“The inaugural London handbag auction established the new auction record for any handbag sold in Europe at £

155,000 for a bleu marine crocodile Birkin with white gold and diamond hardware. This further confirms what we

saw in Hong Kong two weeks ago, that our collectors are looking for these high value, truly exceptional pieces. They

are an international group - the record setting Hong Kong Birkin was not bought by an Asian client and the London

Birkin was not bought by a European client. Away from the top lots of the sale in London, we saw strong local

participation with just under 40% of bidders from around the UK. 40% of lots were also sold or directly underbid by

clients bidding online. Furthermore, the auction enjoyed a record number of registrants for any handbag auction at

Christie’s,” commented Matthew Rubinger, International Director of Christie’s Handbag and Accessories

department.

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FINE AND RARE WINES 08 June 2017

Total: £2,001,542 / $2,591,997

Sold by lot: 91%

Sold by value: 92%

Internet bids: 329

Top lot: 12 BOTTLES OF DOMAINE DE LA ROMANEE

CONTI, ROMANEE-CONTI 1988 GRAND CRU

COTE DE NUITS, SOLD FOR £141,000

“The top ten selling lots of our London Fine and Rare Wine sale is once more dominated by Romanée-Conti which demonstrates the continued demand for this rare Burgundy from clients around the world, from Asia, UK and America. The price realised for the second highest lot of the sale - six bottles per lot Hermitage La Chapelle 1961 Rhône, Paul Jaboulet Aîné – is a tribute to this legendary vintage made from the Syrah vineyards of Hermitage in the Northern Rhone. It also demonstrates the importance of condition and provenance as this case was sent back in April 2012 to the Estate in the Northern Rhone and was reconditioned. Demand continued for Burgundy wines from Domaine Leroy, and Domaine Leflaive. There was strong online bidding throughout the sale,” commented Chris Munro, Head of Christie’s Wine department London. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ NEXT LUXURY SALES AT CHRISTIE’S The next series of Luxury Sales at Christie’s will be held in New York with a series of auctions from 20 June, starting with the Magnificent Jewels auction, including the Rockefeller Emerald, followed by Rare Watches on 21 June, this time offering the Cartier Tank watch from another prestigious American Family, the Jackie Kennedy Cartier. The Luxury sales will conclude with a two day sale of Finest & Rarest Wines, including the Vinkällare of Staffan Hansson. _______________________________________________________________________________________________

PRESS CONTACT: Alexandra Kindermann | +41 44 268 1019 | akindermann@christies.com

About Christie’s

Christie’s, the world's leading art business, had global auction, private and digital sales in 2016 that totalled £4 billion / $5.4

billion. Christie’s is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international

glamour. Christie’s offers around 350 auctions annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts,

jewellery, photographs, collectibles, wine, and more. Prices range from $200 to over $100 million. Christie's also has a long and

successful history conducting private sales for its clients in all categories, with emphasis on Post-War & Contemporary,

Impressionist & Modern, Old Masters and Jewellery.

Christie’s has a global presence in 46 countries, with 10 salerooms around the world including in London, New York, Paris,

Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai, Zürich, Hong Kong, and Shanghai.

*Estimates do not include buyer’s premium. Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer’s premium and are reported net of

applicable fees

LONDON LUXURY SALES

FINEST & RAREST WINES & SPIRITS INCLUDING A

SUPERB PRIVATE COLLECTION

London, Thursday 8 June 2017, Sale 14366

[All sold prices include buyer’s premium]

447 lots sold Total: £ 2,001,542/ $2,591,997/ €2,299,772 91% sold by lot 489 lots offered $1.295= £1 / €1.149=£1 92% sold by value

Lot Description Estimate (£) Price Realised Buyer

183

12 bottles per lot Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Conti 1988 Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits

£120,000 –

£160,000

£141,000

$182,595

€162,009

Anonymous

253 6 bottles per lot Hermitage La Chapelle 1961 Rhône, Paul Jaboulet Aîné

£55,000 – £65,000

£76,375

$98,906

€87,755

Anonymous

353

6 bottles per lot Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Romanée-Conti 1991 Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits Martinet (Malta) import.

£40,000 – £50,000

£61,100

$79,125

€70,204

Anonymous

348

12 bottles per lot Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Assortment 1990 Romanée-Conti

£25,000 – £35,000

£44,650

$57,822

€51,303

Anonymous

336

6 bottles per lot Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, La Tâche 1971 Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits Martinet (Malta) import.

£17,000 – £22,000

£35,250

$45,649

€40,502

Anonymous

69 12 bottles per lot Château Lafite-Rothschild 1982 Pauillac, 1er cru classé.

£24,000 – £30,000

£31,725

$41,084

€36,452

Anonymous

344

3 bottles per lot Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Romanée-Conti 1989 Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits

£19,500 – £22,500

£28,200

$36,519

€32,402

Anonymous

59 12 bottles per lot Château Palmer 1961 Cantenac (Margaux), 3ème cru classé

£15,000 - £20,000

£25,850

$33,476

€29,702

Anonymous

354

3 bottles per lot Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Romanée-Conti 1992 Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits

£16,500 – £19,500

£23,500

$30,433

€27,002

Anonymous

68 12 bottles per lot Château Lafite-Rothschild 1982 Pauillac, 1er cru classé

£20,000 - £30,000

£22,325

$28,911

€25,651

Anonymous

*Please see separate post-sale press release for comment

PRESS CONTACT: Alexandra Kindermann | +41 44 268 1019| akindermann@christies.com

Estimates do not include buyer’s premium.

Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer’s premium and do not reflect costs, third-party financing fees or application of buyer’s or seller’s credits.

LONDON LUXURY SALES

HANDBAGS – The Inaugural London Auction

London, 12 June 2017, Sale 14898

[All sold prices include buyer’s premium]

lots sold 153 Total: £2,087,375 /$2,661,403 91% sold by lot lots offered 169 £1=$1.275 / £1=Euro1.136 92% sold by value

Lot Description Estimate (£) Price Realised Buyer

63

HERMES. AN EXCEPTIONAL SHINY BLEU MARINE POROSUS CROCODILE DIAMOND BIRKIN 35 WITH 18K WHITE GOLD & DIAMOND HARDWARE, 2007

£100,000-150,000

£ 155,000

$ 197,625 Anonymous

135

HERMES. A RARE, MATTE WHITE HIMALAYA NILOTICUS CROCODILE RETOURNÉ KELLY 32 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE, 2014

£70,000-90,000

£ 100,000

$ 127,500

Anonymous

136

HERMES. A RARE, MATTE WHITE HIMALAYA NILOTICUS CROCODILE BIRKIN 35 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE, 2015

£60,000-80,000

£75,000

$ 95,625

Anonymous

43

HERMES. A SHINY VERT ÉMERAUDE NILOTICUS CROCODILE SELLIER KELLY 28 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE, 2015

£20,000-30,000

£68,750

$87,656

Anonymous

91

HERMES. A RARE, MATTE BLACK NILOTICUS CROCODILE SO BLACK BIRKIN 35 WITH BLACK HARDWARE, 2010

£30,000-40,000

£68,750

$87,656 Anonymous

50

HERMES. A CUSTOM SHINY BLEU ÉLECTRIQUE & BLEU IZMIR POROSUS CROCODILE BIRKIN 35 WITH GOLD HARDWARE, 2016

£50,000-60,000

£62,500

$79,688

Anonymous

48

HERMÈS. A MATTE BLEU SAINT CYR ALLIGATOR BIRKIN 30 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE, 2016

£30,000-35,000

£60,000

$76,500

Anonymous

61

HERMES. A SHINY BLEU SAPHIR ALLIGATOR SELLIER MINI KELLY 20 II WITH GOLD HARDWARE, 2016

£20,000-30,000

£50,000

$63,750 Anonymous

111

HERMES. A SHINY GÉRANIUM ALLIGATOR SELLIER MINI KELLY 20 II WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE, 2016

£20,000-30,000

£47,500

$60,562

Anonymous

38

HERMES. A MATTE GRIS ÉLÉPHANT ALLIGATOR BIRKIN 30 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE, 2011

£25,000-35,000

£43,750

$55,781

Anonymous

PRESS CONTACT: Alexandra Kindermann | +41 79 101 4196 | AKindermann@christies.com

Please see full press release for more information and comment

*Estimates do not include buyer’s premium.

Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer’s premium and are reported net of applicable fees.

LONDON LUXURY SALES

IMPORTANT JEWELS

London, 13 June 2017, Sale 14228

[All sold prices include buyer’s premium]

182 lots sold Total: £6,457,625 / $8,233,472 80% sold by lot 228 lots offered £1=$1.275 / £1=Euro1.136 90% sold by value

Lot Description Estimate (£) Price Realised Buyer

227

A rectangular-cut Colombian emerald ring weighing 10.23 carats, by Harry Winston $47,000 per carat

£50,000-70,000

£377,000

$480,675 Anonymous

195

A cushion-shaped Sri Lankan sapphire pendent, weighing 50.36 carats $8,600 per carat

£80,000-100,000

£341,000

$434,775

Anonymous

221 A Victorian Diamond Star Parure, by Collingwood & Son, circa 1870

£100,000-150.000

£317,000

$404,175

Anonymous

205

A cushion-shaped Kashmir sapphire brooch, weighing 5.21 carats $66,000 per carat

£100,000-150,000

£269,000

$342,975

Anonymous

192

A brilliant-cut, I colour, VVs2 clarity diamond ring, weighing 10.78 carats $23,000

£180,000-220,000

£197,000

$251,175 Anonymous

220

An antique cushion brilliant Colombian emerald ring, weighing 10.42 carats $20,000 per carat

£80,0000-120,000

£161,000

$205,275

Anonymous

225

A rectangular-cut Fancy Deep Brown-Yellow diamond ring, weighing 12.04 carat $14,500 per carat

£30,000-40,000

£137,000

$174,675

Anonymous

56 A natural double row pearl necklace £17,000-25,000

£125,000

$159,375 Anonymous

139

A square-cut E colour, VS1 clarity diamond ring, weighing 5.75 carats $26,500 per carat

£80,000-100,000

£118,750

$151,406

Anonymous

87

An oval-cut, F colour, VVS2 clarity diamond ring, weighing 5.37 carats $27,000 per carat

£70,000-90,000

£112,500

$143,438

Anonymous

PRESS CONTACT: Alexandra Kindermann | +41 79 101 4196 | AKindermann@christies.com

Please see full press release for more information and comment

*Estimates do not include buyer’s premium.

Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer’s premium and are reported net of applicable fees.