As connoisseurs of Masriera, Berning’s often researches previous auction sales of Masriera jewelry.

Here is what we have recently compiled from Christie’s. Here you will find the date of the auction, location, link to the Christie’s website for that specific lot, and the estimated target and final price.

10 December 2008
Christie’s – London, King Street
Jewels: The London Sale
This stunning pin/pendant sold for above the target price.

 12 December 2007
Christie’s – London, King Street
Jewellry
Incredible Masriera design circa 1900 featuring emeralds, diamonds and pearls in platinum and gold.

 4 December 2007
Christie’s – London, South Kensington
Fine Jewellry
Masriera plique á jour enamel, cultured pearl and diamond necklace.

3 May 2006
Christie’s – London, South Kensington
Jewellry
This is a stunning pair of beautiful dangle enamel earrings.

19 May 2005
Christie’s - Hotel Richemond
Magnificent Jewels
A great example of older Masriera workmanship.

12 April 2005
Christie’s – New York, Rockefeller Plaza
Magnificent Jewels
Probably one of the most historic auctions of a Masriera. This sale far exceeded original estimates and is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Arts’ permanent collection. You can find more information about the Isolde here.

9 July 2002
Christie’s – Melbourne
Fine Jewels, the Collection of Charles Edwards Jewellers
A beautiful example of Masriera’s delicate enamel work and graceful design. Berning’s current has one of these available in our estate collection. Please call or email for more information.

9 July 2002
Christie’s – Melbourne
Fine Jewels, the Collection of Charles Edwards Jewellers
Masriera enamel and diamond stick pin.

24 – 25 May 2000
Christie’s – Milan, San Paolo Converso
Gioielli di Pregio
Beautiful example of very early (c. 1900) Masriera plique á jour enamel and diamond pendant.

15 December 1999
Christie’s – London, King Street
Important Jewellry
Masriera enamel, diamond, ruby, and pearl earrings.

19 – 20 February 1997
Christie’s – Geneva
Important Jewels
The famous peacock in plique á jour enamel and diamonds from Masriera. Note the final sales price when compared to the project target range.

19 June 1996
Christie’s – London, King Street
Jewellry
Masriera enamel, diamond, ruby, and pearl pendant.

6 December 1994
Christie’s – New York, Park Avenue
Important Jewels
Great example of the importance of Masriera collectibles in the early 1990s.

27 – 28 November 1991
Christie’s – Amsterdam
Jewellry and Watches
The earliest record of a Masriera piece being auctioned that we can currently find available online.

For more information about Christie’s auctions and services, please visit: www.christies.com