This may be the opportunity to slip your grandmother’s necklace under the eye of an expert. On February 22, a day of free expertise is organized by the auction house Christie’s in Bordeaux, a city in which it wishes to improve its visibility. “We make fairly regular trips to different regions, including New Aquitaine. Last year, we released a diamond bracelet there, sold for nearly 240,000 euros, it was a great experience, ”recalls Baoming Li, associate specialist in the jewelry department at Christie’s.
A network of buyers
It is often in the context of estates that individuals seek expertise “to fully understand the value of an object”, specifies Baoming Li. During these meetings, it is a question of learning more about the history of the jewel before focusing in detail on detecting a signature, a date or particularities specific to the piece, to determine its price. Owners then have no obligation to sell through Christie’s after this “free and confidential” notice. The auction house nevertheless highlights its international network of buyers for owners looking for buyers.
The reception is by appointment for this day of February 22, in order to preselect the pieces and keep the place confidential.
Make appointments with Marie-Cécile Moueix on 06 80 15 68 82 or Baoming LI on 01 40 76 72 59 [email protected]