Monaco Auction Week 2024
 

Once again this year, Artcurial returns to Monaco for another edition of its prestige sales at the Hôtel Hermitage, from 14th to 17th January. During this winter interlude, the Hôtel Hermitage will host public exhibitions and sales of Important Watches, Jewellery, Le Temps est Féminin and Hermès & Luxury Bags.

Important Watches
The Important Watches department will open the Monaco Auction Week with its sale on 15th January.

Artcurial was the first auction house to present pieces by F.P. Journe at auction in 2008, and will be paying tribute to this genius watchmaker in this sale. Iconic timepieces will be presented, including the watch that earned Journe a place of honour in the world of independent Fine Watchmaking, the famous Tourbillon Souverain, estimated €250,000 - 300,000. Other exclusive series will also be unveiled, such as the Octa chronographe Ruthenium, estimated €150,000 - 250,000, a limited edition of just 99 pieces whose dial is coated with ruthenium, a precious metal derived from platinum.

The great names in watchmaking such as Patek Philippe, Breguet and Audemars Piguet will be highlighted. The legendary Nautilus in its original version, coming  from its sole owner and presented for the very first time on the market, will be featured.

A fine selection of Rolex sports watches, including a superb Oyster Perpetual Date "Fair Play Cup" will be presented. This rare steel model was offered to the organiser of the ice hockey events at the 1968 Olympic Games. Estimated €10,000 - 15,000, this atypical watch will appeal to vintage enthusiasts. Among the professional watches, fans of Comex will find a timepiece from the 1990s, estimated €60,000 - 80,000, which came directly from its original owner, who became a clearance diver with GISMER (Groupe d'Intervention Sous la Mer) at the end of his career with Comex. 

Le Temps est Féminin 
The Le Temps est Féminin (Ladies’ watches) sale, which will be held on 16th January, explores the relationship between women and watchmaking. This year it will feature an eclectic selection.

The sale will showcase the 1980s creativity of Van Cleef & Arpels, Patek Philippe and Piaget. Several pieces from an exclusive private collection will present unusual harmonies of texture. Gold, delicately guilloché or textured, is combined with diamonds, pearls and wood. From hypnotic onyx dials to oversized lapis lazuli bezels, the sale will feature a variety of materials and genuine craftsmanship.

Cult timepieces such as the Ellipse and the Panthère, as well as rarer models such as an astonishing Mystérieuse by Jaeger LeCoultre, estimated €800 - 1,200, will also be auctioned. 

Jewellery
On 16th and 17th January, the Jewellery department will present the jewellery of a refined collector, featuring around one hundred pieces of jewellery signed by Place Vendôme and by leading Swiss and American jewellers, including ten pieces set with top-quality diamonds by Harry Winston.

Numerous pieces of exceptional jewellery will also be on offer, including a magnificent bib necklace by Buccellati dating from the 1920s and entirely set with natural Burmese rubies and diamonds, as well as jewellery by artists including César, Claude Lalanne, Max Ernst, Picasso and Niki de Saint Phalle. 

Hermès & Luxury Bag
The So Black collection, created by Jean-Paul Gaultier in 2010, will be featured at the Hermès & Luxury Bags sale on 17th January, with a superb Birkin 35 bag in black matte alligator, estimated €50,000 - 70,000, and a Birkin 35 bag in black box at €25,000 - 35,000. Chanel will complete the collection with two 2.55 So Black bags, one in python, estimated €15,000 - 25,000, and the other in black quilted leather, estimated €7,500 - 9,500.

A selection of mini bags will be presented, including a Tiny Kelly bag in Lime Epsom calfskin leather, estimated €13,500 - 18,500, and a Micro Constance bag in white leather, estimated €3,500 - 5,500.

This winter session will also offer limited editions in bright colours, such as a Constance Marble Silk bag, estimated €10,000 - 15,000, and an orange Quelle Idole bag, estimated €12,000 - 17,000. 

Information
Exhibition
From 14th to 17th January 2024 
At the Hôtel Hermitage, Monaco 
 

Auctions
Important Watches 
15th January 2024 – 5pm

Le Temps est Féminin (Ladies’ watches)
16th January 2024 – 2pm

Jewellery
16th January 2024 – 5pm  
17th January 2024 – 2pm

Hermès & Luxury Bags
17th January 2024 – 11am  

Hôtel Hermitage  
Square Beaumarchais  
98000 Monaco

Contact 
Artcurial Monaco 
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