Patrizzi & Co. New York Auction Generates $2,901,850
Sales in the Patrizzi & Co June 15 auction reached nearly $3 million with 145 of the 233 lots sold. The top lot was a minute repeater by F.P. Journe, featuring Grande et Petite Sonnerie striking chimes, which sold for $400,000. An eight-day Cartier Mystery clock with platinum, rock crystal and diamonds made in the 1940s attained $280,000. An 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe World Time with a cloisonn�� enamel dial fetched $140,000. There was tremendous interest in this auction from clients in Asia, especially China and Hong Kong, said Philip Poniz, vice president and chief expert at Patrizzi & Co. These customers purchased a range of items, from pocket watches to modern wristwatches. The company held previews in Hong Kong and Shanghai, where Patrizzi & Co. opened offices in 2009 and 2010, respectively.About 40 people attended the auction in person. The sale saw strong bidding via the Internet and telephone, with many bids coming from China. Sales of pocket watches were con

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