The Facts
On October 25, 2026, Lempertz announced its autumn 'Jewellery & Watches' auction, scheduled for November 19 in Cologne. The catalogue spans Parisian jewellery houses, Belle Époque pieces, and modern Cologne goldsmithing, with highlights from private collections. Notable lots include a Cartier 'Mahango Panthère' demi-parure (lot 133, estimate €30,000–50,000), a Van Cleef & Arpels 'Camélia' ear clips (lot 149, €50,000–70,000), and pieces from the Munich house Hemmerle, such as a diamond mushroom brooch (lot 121, €20,000–30,000). Designer jewellery includes works by Elisabeth Treskow, Falko Marx, and Jean Després, alongside high-carat gemstone pieces and branded watches like a Cartier Tank Française XL and Patek Philippe models.
The Signal
The auction underscores Lempertz's strategy of blending historic courtly jewellery with modern designer pieces, reflecting collector demand for both heritage and craftsmanship. The inclusion of rare items like the Hemmerle naturalistic brooch and the Rozet & Fischmeister angel skin coral brooch signals strong interest in unique, provenance-rich pieces. For collectors, the range offers entry points from €7,000 to €70,000, balancing investment-grade diamonds with wearable art, while the focus on Rhenish private collections hints at a regional market depth that may attract European and international bidders.
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- Artists: Elisabeth Treskow, Falko Marx, Wilhelm Nagel, Jean Després
- People: Laura Laurianti
- Auction Houses: Lempertz
- Locations: Cologne
- Prices: €30,000–50,000, €50,000–70,000, €20,000–30,000, €15,000–20,000, €10,000–15,000, €12,000–15,000, €7,000–9,000, €8,000–10,000, €26,000–30,000, €25,000–35,000, €12,000–14,000
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