GENEVA SALES AT A GLANCE

SOTHEBY’S GENEVA, 1976–2017: CELEBRATING 40 YEARS

GENEVA SALES AT A GLANCE

▲146% increase in

the total amount bid

▲96% increase in

the total amount spent in our sales

2016: Record annual result of

CHF 308 million / USD 311.5 million

▲94% increase in

the number of bidders

▲49% increase in

the total amount bid

Globalisation:

54% more countries

represented

MAGNIFICENT JEWELS

IMPORTANT WATCHES

Since 2011

$2.6 billion Combined sales total for the past twenty years

$4.6 billion Total amount bid in our Geneva salesrooms since 2006

▲139%

Increase in the total amount bid since 2011

▲83% Increase in the total amount spent since 2011

▲36% Increase in the number of bidders in our sales since 2011

Global Participation Over the last 20 years, bidders from over 85 countries

▲139% Increase in participation from Asia in the last decade

▲155% Increase in participation from the Middle East & North Africa in the last decade

SWITZERLAND Sotheby’s Leading Sourcing Office in Europe

Each year, Sotheby’s Switzerland sources approximately 60% of all European consignments to Sotheby’s Global Sales

SOTHEBY’S GENEVA: A HISTORY 1976 Sotheby’s opens its first office on rue de la Cité in Geneva’s old town.

1980 First sales are held at Sotheby’s Geneva, led by Magnificent Jewels and Fine Clocks and Watches.

1987 Sotheby’s moves location to the Beau Rivage Hotel at 13 Quai du Mont Blanc.

1987 The personal collection of the jewels of Wallis, Duchess of Windsor realises CHF 75.4 million (USD 50.3 million) in a “White Glove” sale. The most valuable jewellery collection ever sold (at the time).

1992 Sale of the Princely collection of the Thurn und Taxis family.

1993 World record for a sale of jewellery (at the time), the November sale totals CHF 102.8 million (USD 68.5 million). 10 lots sell for over USD 1 million.

1995 Sale of the “Star of the Season”, a 100.1-carat Internally Flawless white diamond, world auction record for a gemstone (at the time): CHF 19.8 million (USD 16.5 million).

2000 Jewels from the Collection of HRH Begum Sultan Mohamed Shah Aga Khan are sold to benefit the Aga Khan Foundation, Geneva, totalling CHF 8.1 million (USD 4.6 million).

2004 Eleven Jewels from the Collection of opera singer Maria Callas double the pre-sale estimate to realise CHF 2,189,600 (USD 1,866,590).

2006 To mark the centenary of the distinguished jewellery house, more than 100 jewels from the Collection of Madame Claude Arpels are sold for charity for CHF 4.3 million (USD 3.5 million).

2007 Launch of dedicated sales of Noble Jewels, boasting exceptional royal or aristocratic provenance. The inaugural sale totals CHF 16.1 million (USD 13.2 million).

2008 Over 400 jewels from the collection of philanthropist Lily Marinho, considered to be the ‘first lady’ of Brazil, her adopted country, realise CHF 60 million ($57.1 million).

2008 World auction record for a wristwatch (at the time) for the “Trossi Leggenda” , an extremely rare chronograph by Patek Philippe, which sells for CHF 2.3 million (USD 2.2 million).

2010 World auction record for a pink diamond: the 24.78-carat “Graff Pink” sells for CHF 45.4 million (USD 46.2 million) – a record for a diamond and any jewel at the time.

2011 World auction record for an emerald jewel: the “Donnersmarck Tiara”, sells for CHF 11.3 million (USD 12.7 million).

2012 “White Glove” sale of Jewels from the personal collection of Suzanne Belperron, one of the most important figures in 20th century jewellery design. 100% of the 60 lots offered are sold for CHF 3.2 million (USD 3.5 million).

2012 The historic diamond known as “Le Beau Sancy”, a 34.98-carat white diamond passed down through four European royal families and worn by Marie de Medici at her coronation, sells for CHF 9 million (USD 9.7 million).

2013 19 Jewels from the Collection of legendary actress Gina Lollobrigida together realise CHF 4.7 million (USD 4.9 million).

2014 World auction record for a yellow diamond: the 100.09-carat “Graff Vivid Yellow”, sells for CHF 14.5 million (USD 16.3 million).

2014 World auction record for any timepiece: the incomparable “Patek Philippe Henry Graves Supercomplication” pocket watch, sells for CHF 23.2 million (USD 24 million).

2015 World auction record price per carat for any diamond: “The Blue Moon of Josephine”, a 16.08-carat Internally Flawless Fancy Vivid Blue diamond, sells for CHF 48.6 million (USD $48.5 million), more than USD 4 million per carat.

2015 Sale of the “Schmid & Muller Collection”, over 4000 items tracing the history of Swatch design, for CHF 1.3 million.

2016 World record total for any jewellery auction: Sotheby’s sale of Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels on May 17th totals CHF 171 million (USD 175.2 million). 28 lots sell for over USD 1 million.

2016 Highest-ever annual total for Jewellery at Sotheby’s: CHF 307.8 million (USD 311.5 million).

2017 Sotheby’s moves to its new office at: 2, rue François Diday, 1204 Geneva.

SOTHEBY’S GENEVA, 1976–2017: CELEBRATING 40 YEARS

TOP FIVE JEWELS SOLD AT SOTHEBY’S GENEVA

TOP FIVE WATCHES SOLD AT SOTHEBY’S GENEVA

1

The “Blue Moon of Josephine” An exceptional Fancy Vivid Blue

diamond, 12.03 carats

World Auction Record Price Per Carat for a Diamond or Gemstone

($4 million per carat)

Sold for $48,468,158 11 November 2015

2

The “Graff Pink” An exceptionally important and exquisite Fancy Intense Pink diamond, 24.78 carats

World Auction Record Price for a Pink Diamond

Sold for $46,158,674 16 November 2010

3

The “Unique Pink “ A superb Fancy Vivid Pink diamond ring, 15.38 carats

World Auction Record Price for a Fancy Vivid Pink Diamond

Sold for $31,561,200 17 May 2016

4

The “Sunrise Ruby” A superb and extremely rare ruby

and diamond ring, 25.59 carats

World Auction Record Price for a Ruby and for a Jewel by Cartier

Sold for $30,335,698 12 May 2015

5

A Fancy Intense Pink diamond ring, 17.07 carats

Sold for $20,778,352 16 November 2016

1

The Patek Philippe Henry Graves

“Supercomplication” : World Auction Record for Any Timepiece

Sold for $23,983,140 11 November 2014

2

A Perpetual Calendar

Chronograph Patek Philippe, retailed by Asprey, 1952

Sold for $1,773,206 14 November 2006

3

The “Unique Patek Philippe,

Ref. 3448”

Sold for $1,550,001 16 November 2008

4

The George Thompson pocket watch by Patek Philippe, 1914

Sold for $1,541,212 16 May 2006

5

The “Pink” Patek Philippe,

Ref. 2499, 1951

Sold for $1,413,263 16 November 2008

SOTHEBY’S GENEVA, 1976–2017: CELEBRATING 40 YEARS

LOOKING FORWARDThe Future: Expansion and Development for Sotheby’s in Geneva• Expansion of the sales calendar to add mid-season sales, to be held in our new auction room

• Introduction of exhibitions and selling exhibitions thanks to a dedicated space in the new building at 2, rue François Diday

• Diversification of Sotheby’s activities in Geneva: public lectures, courses, evening events, knowledge sharing

• Added space and provision to provide even better, tailor-made service to our clients

A History: 2, rue François Diday• Located at the very heart of Geneva, Sotheby’s new building officially forms part of the city’s protected historic old town; it is just

minutes from the lakefront and it makes up part of the ‘banking quarter’ which developed in the latter part of the 19th century.

• It was built in the late neo-classical style in 1920-1 for the Banque Populaire Genevoise, by architect Marc Camoletti (1857-1940), who came from a dynasty of Geneva architects. His most famous projects include the city art museum (Musée d’Art et d’Histoire, 1903) and the imposing Post office building located very close to our premises.

• Over the years, it has been occupied by a number of banks, including the Caisse d’Epargne and most recently by the French bank, Société Générale.

• In the 1980s the heritage association Société d’Art Public challenged plans to demolish the building.

• The building is four storeys and 884 square metres.

DAVID BENNETT, Co-Chairman of Sotheby’s Switzerland; Worldwide Chairman of Sotheby’s International Jewellery Division:

“The market has undergone a complete transformation since Sotheby’s first opened an office in Geneva four decades ago. As Sotheby’s Jewellery sales go from strength to strength, now is the perfect time for us to expand our plans for the region and to enhance the experiences we can offer to the world’s top collectors. The new space will unlock a world of possibilities for us with the introduction of new sales, public events, exhibitions and lectures. There’s no doubt that 2017 is set to be our busiest yet.”

CAROLINE LANG, Co-Chairman of Sotheby’s Switzerland; Chairman, Impressionist, Contemporary and Modern Art, Switzerland:

“Switzerland has always punched well above its weight in the art market, given its comparatively small size. When big sales grab the global headlines, Switzerland is often there, discreetly, either as the place from which great paintings emanate, or as they find a new collector’s home. Our new space in Geneva is testament to that

- allowing us the opportunity to do more for the many great collectors who live here and to diversify what we do in the region. Rue François Diday is not just our beautiful new home, it’s a celebration of Switzerland’s critical place in the global market. And it’s now officially open: for exhibitions, for talks – and for business.”

Address: Sotheby’s Geneva, 2, rue François Diday, 1204 Geneva Telephone: +41 22 908 48 00 Public opening hours: Monday-Friday, 9am – 6pm

SOTHEBY’S GENEVA, 1976–2017: CELEBRATING 40 YEARS