Yesterday, Phillips held The Imperial Patek Philippe Sale at its new Asia headquarters in Hong Kong. All 12 items that belonged to Aisin-Goro Puyi, the final Emperor of China have been offered, totaling $6.6 million USD.
Main the public sale was a Patek Philippe Reference 96 Quantieme Lune, which offered at $6.2 million USD to a neighborhood collector after six minutes of bidding. Setting three data, the sale of Puyi’s timepiece is the best outcome for any Ref. 96 Quantieme Lune ever offered, it’s additionally the best of any wristwatch that was beforehand owned by Emperors, in addition to probably the most worthwhile lot ever realized by Phillips Watches in Asia.
Thomas Perazzi, the Head of Watches for Phillips’ Asia area introduced “We’re pleased with the enthusiastic response we now have seen from collectors internationally, because the watch and artifacts toured throughout the globe after which which they attracted individuals from 56 nations between the ages of 25 and 60 becoming a member of on this night’s public sale. We have now additionally witnessed many collectors from totally different amassing classes similar to Chinese language work, ceramics and antiques who’re new to Phillips vying for works supplied in at the moment’s sale.”
To view the complete outcomes of The Imperial Patek Philippe Sale, head over to Phillips’ web site.
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Originally posted 2023-05-24 04:15:46.