Los Angeles, CA — John Moran Auctioneers is pleased to present an auction event perfect for this time of year! Their 2-Day Holiday Luxury sale will take place Monday, December 9th & Tuesday, December 10th, 2024 at 12:00pm. Day 1 is an online-only sale, offering a beautiful selection of luxury handbags, couture clothing, and designer accessories. It includes the best of vintage from the 1990’s and early 2000’s from three Southern California collectors. With names like Hermès, Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Yves Saint Laurent, Pierre Cardin, Ferragamo, Judith Leiber, Alexander Mc Queen, and Jean Paul Gaultier, this is not a sale to miss! Day 2 will feature an outstanding collection of jewelry and watches that are sure to bring some sparkle to your holidays. Makers include Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Bulgari, Buccellati, David Webb, Tallarico, Weingrill. Included are a beautiful vintage citrine bracelet by Cartier, a magnificent gold and gem-set sautoir by David Webb, the ever-popular Cartier Silver Snoopy, a funky pair of gold “Hawaii Collection” earrings by Buccellati, a bold Bulgari gold bracelet and the sweetest “Sweetheart” bench brooch by Cartier. There will also be a large collection of loose tanzanites that will have your holidays feeling colorful and bright!
Lot 62: David Webb: An 18K Gold, Emerald and Turquoise Sautoir. F $45,000-65,000
Day 1, Holiday Luxury: Handbags, Couture & Accessories—Online will present four Birkin bags, three Kelly bags, and over 50 Hermès items including 35 lots of scarves (there are over 70!). Highlights in this group include lot 2119, a Hermès “Blue Nuit” dark navy Ostrich Birkin 30 bag and lot 2114, a Hermès vibrant hot pink “lisse” Crocodile Porosus Constance 23 bag, each with an estimate of $15,000-20,000.
There will be over 100 items of Chanel—clothes, handbags, and accessories like scarves, belts, and other leather goods, with many pieces being from the Karl Lagerfeld era. Stand out examples include lot 2036, a Black Caviar Jumbo Quilted Classic flap bag, estimated, $2,000-4,000, lot 2002, a Chanel Red Quilted Lambskin Mini Diana shoulder bag, estimated $1,500-2,500, and lot 2052, a Chanel Green Quilted Lambskin Collar camera bag, valued at $1,000-2,000.
Other names include Louis Vuitton, Yves Saint Laurent, Pierre Cardin, Ferragamo, Judith Leiber, Alexander Mc Queen, and Jean Paul Gaultier and Gucci, like lot 2190, a 1980s Gucci Vintage Forest Green Alligator envelope flap bag, estimated $800-1,200.
Lot 2002: CHANEL: A Red Quilted Lambskin Mini Diana Shoulder Bag. $1,500-2,500
Day 2, Holiday Luxury: Jewelry & Watches will feature nearly 200 lots and is filled with stunning examples of vintage and modern pieces, perfect for any collector! Makers include Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Bulgari, Buccellati, David Webb, Tallarico, Weingrill. Leading the selection is quite the statement piece, lot 62, a David Webb 18K Gold, Emerald and Turquoise Sautoir, estimated $45,000-65,000. Featuring large ornate links centering pear-shaped turquoise cabochons, suspending three rows of graduated links centering oval emerald and turquoise cabochons.
Other jewelry highlights include lot 159, a Tiffany & Co. Platinum, Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ring. Centering an oval pink tourmaline weighing approximately 7.25 carats, encircled by round diamonds, this ring has an estimate of $6,000-8,000. Lot 30 is A Pair of 18k Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Earrings, weighing approximately 4.80 carats, estimated at $6,000-8,000. There is also a Cartier 18K gold, sapphire, and ruby “Sweetheart Bench” brooch, lot 1, valued at $2,500-3,500.
The watch offerings will feature over 15 lots, including examples by Cartier, Vacheron Constantin, Rolex, Baume Mercier, Bedat & Co., Girard Perregaux, Christian Dior, Georg Jensen, and Chanel. Collectors are sure to take notice of lot 76, a Cartier stainless-steel Ballon Bleu wristwatch, estimated $6,000, and lot 74, a Vacheron Constantin 18K white gold watch, with a $3,500-5,500 estimate.
— Brenda Smith, John Moran Auctioneers
“Highlights in this group include lot 2119, a Hermès “Blue Nuit” dark navy Ostrich Birkin 30 bag and lot 2114, a Hermès vibrant hot pink “lisse” Crocodile Porosus Constance 23 bag, each with an estimate of $15,000-20,000.”
Lot 2114: Hermès: A Rose Pink Crocodile Porosus Constance 23 Bag. $15,000-20,000
John Moran Auctioneers is ending their 2024 lineup with the 2-day Holiday Luxury auction, Monday, December, 9th & Tuesday, December, 10th, 2024, followed by The Traditional Collector sale, Wednesday, December 11th, 2024. Be sure to mark your calendars for these upcoming auctions so you don’t miss out on the action, and the treasures!
Holiday Luxury: Day 1- Handbags, Couture & Accessories- Online: Mon., December 9th | 12:00 pm PDT
Holiday Luxury: Day 2- Jewelry & Watches: Tues., December 10th | 10:00 am PDT
The Traditional Collector: Wednesday, December 11th | 12:00 pm PDT
For upcoming highlights, online catalogues, and more information on these sales, visit Moran’s website: www.johnmoran.com and follow us on social media: @johnmoran_auctioneers. Along with our website, bidding is now available online via Moran’s new mobile app, Moran Mobile, available on both iOS and Android operating systems. You may also choose to bid by phone or absentee.
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