Cover Wallace Chan "Fluttery - Ode to Spring" brooch (Photo: Christie's Asia)
Wallace Chan "Fluttery - Ode to Spring" brooch (Photo: Christie's Asia)
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Sale proceeds of the butterfly brooch, donated by Lévy Gorvy, went to educational non-profit Teach for China
Last week, Christie's Magnificent Jewels live auction (28 Nov) totalled a jaw-dropping US$64M.
"We are very thankful to wrap up this year with a remarkable total of US$148M in auction sales," said Vickie Sek, chairman of Christie's Asia's jewellery department. "The exceptional results and solid sell-through rates across out live and online-only sales in 2021 reflect a rapidly reviving market with robust demand".
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In addition to a stunning jadeite pendant necklace and Harry Winston Colombian emerald-set clip, last month's auction also featured the "Fluttery––Ode to Spring" brooch by Hong Kong-based jewellery artist Wallace Chan.
The ethereal creation was donated by international gallery Lévy Gorvy and sold for a whopping HK$3,125,000 (or US$402,669). All proceeds went to Teach for China, a non-profit initiative that works towards all Chinese children having access to a quality education.
Keep scrolling to learn more about the other top performing lots from Magnificent Jewels...
Lot 1941: A jadeite and ruby pendant necklace (sold for HK$24,250,000/US$3,124,710)
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Annie is the executive editor of Tatler Asia’s fashion, beauty and watches and jewellery content. Before moving to Hong Kong she lived among the palm-shaped islands of Dubai, where she wrote about all things luxury and first discovered her interest in high jewellery and haute horology. Follow her @itsanniedarling.
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