Bvlgari, Hermes, Cartier, Tiffany, Rolex all shine in Neue Auctions' Property of a Gentleman auction

BEACHWOOD, Ohio - Oct. 31, 2024 - PRLog -- A Bvlgari 18K white gold and pave diamonds Serpenti viper ring more than doubled its high estimate to finish at $11,685; an Hermes Ebene Clemence Birkin 42 shoulder bag realized $8,610; and a men's Rolex Sea-Dweller Deep Sea wristwatch rang up $6,765 in Neue Auctions' online-only Property of a Gentleman auction held on October 18^th.

The tidy, 191-lot auction featured a single-owner's collection of luxury items, jewelry and art. Most of the artwork was purchased from galleries in California over the last 20 years. The luxury items, including fine watches and jewelry, were in nice condition, some with original box and papers. Very few items had reserves. The Friday noon start is now standard for Neue Auctions.

The dazzling Bvlgari Serpenti viper ring in 18K white gold boasted 1.74 carats of brilliant-cut pave diamonds. The ring, one coil, came with the original boxes and weighed approximately 9 grams. It easily blasted through its $3,000-$5,000 pre-sale estimate to be the auction's top lot.

The Hermes Ebene Clemence Jean Paul Gaultier designed Shoulder Birkin 42 bag, with Palladium plated hardware, lock, keys, clochette, dust bag and original box, sold within estimate. Another Hermes bag, a Birkin 40 bag, Ebene Barenia Faubourg, in brown leather with palladium plated hardware, full leather lining, dust bag and original box, brought $6,072.

The men's Rolex Sea-Dweller Deep-Sea stainless-steel watch with oyster case, style 116660, had a rotating bezel, a domed synthetic sapphire crystal and titanium alloy case back, a helium valve at 9 o'clock, and a black dial with white hands. It came with the original box and papers.

"This was a different sale for us, as we usually handle antiques and older works of art," said Cynthia Maciejewski, a manager at Neue Auctions. "We're hoping to receive more auction consignments like this in the future. It's a competitive market and there are several auction houses in our area. Fortunately, we've been able to stand out amongst them in our industry."

Next up for Neue Auctions is the sale of the Charles Hartman & Associates Collection, Curated by Time & Taste on Friday, November 22^nd; and an American & European Antiques auction on Friday, December 13^th, both online-only, with start times of 12 o'clock noon EST.

To learn more please visit www.neueauctions.com.