Most Expensive Collectibles Sold on Christie’s December 2013

At the Beginning of the Month we search Christie’s Auction Results and Post the TOP 5 Auction Highlights that Sold for the highest price. This listing was one of the Top 5 sales at Christie’s month, we hope you enjoy this information as much as we enjoy posting it! Please make sure you come back periodically to see the Top Collectibles that Sold at Christie’s.

 

#1.East Wind Over Weehawken by Edward Hopper Sold for $40,485,000.
Description:  Edward Hopper (1882-1967)  East Wind Over Weehawken,  signed ‘E. Hopper’ (lower right). Oil on canvas, 34 x 50¼ in. (86.4 x 127.6 cm.). Painted in 1934.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#2.Diamond Ring Sold for $10,917,000.
Description:  Set with a rectangular-cut diamond, weighing approximately 52.58 carats, flanked on either side by tapered baguette-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum
With report 1132889310 dated 3 October 2013 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is D color, Internally Flawless clarity. With report 13090169 dated 22 October 2013 from the Gübelin Gem Lab stating that the diamond is D color, Internally Flawless clarity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#3.Evening Swell by George Wesley Bellows Sold for $7,893,000.
Description:  George Wesley Bellows (1882-1925). Evening Swell. Bears inscription ‘Geo. Bellows/E.S.B’ (lower left). Oil on canvas. 30 x 38 in. (76.2 x 96.5 cm.). Painted in 1911.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#4.Magnificent Diamond Ring, By Leviev  Sold for $4,309,000.
Description:  Set with a cushion-cut diamond, weighing approximately 26.72 carats, flanked on either side by a shield-shaped diamond, mounted in platinum
Signed LEVIEV. With report 15800369 dated 30 October 2013 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is D color, Internally Flawless clarity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#5.Man with a Sword by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (Leiden 1606-1669 Amsterdam) and Studio Sold for $3,603,600.
Description:  Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (Leiden 1606-1669 Amsterdam) and Studio. Man with a Sword. Signed and dated ‘Rembrandt·f. 1644’ (lower right). Oil on canvas. 40¼ x 35 in. (102.3 x 88.5 cm.)