From a rare Burgundy produced over 115 years ago (the same year Henri Cartier-Bresson and Simone de Beauvoir were born) to a Magritte from Pauline Karpidas’ personal collection (part of a wider Surrealist lot from her London home), this fall’s auction landscape promises to be exciting. We bring you the most impressive upcoming lots from the world’s leading houses.
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ‘Paul Newman’ Ref 6241
The highlight of the Phillips Geneva Watch Auction XXII in November is this Rolex Daytona in 18K yellow gold with champagne dial. This reference, 6241, was produced for three years from 1966, mostly for the US market, making it one of the rarest ‘Paul Newman’ variants available (the actual Paul Newman wore reference 6239). It was also the first Paul Newman Daytona to be fitted with a black acrylic bezel rather than the original stainless steel.
Estimate (approx.) $433,000 to $868,000, phillips.com
Domaine Faiveley Musigny 1908
Part of a wider sale of rare specimens from the illustrious Domaine Faiveley cellars taking place this November, the Musigny 1908 is not something that comes up every day. Made from grapes harvested from one of the two famed Chambolle-Musigny Grand Cru vineyards, it was produced under Joseph Faiveley, son of the founder Pierre, making it a little piece of Burgundy history. At more than 115 years old, this is not one for the cellar — it’s a celebration bottle to be enjoyed right now.
Reserve from (approx.) $9,995 to $12,660, christies.com
Magritte, La Race blanche (1937)
One of the 20th century’s most prolific collectors and respected aesthetes, Pauline Karpidas is consigning 250 Surrealist pieces from her London home — with a combined value of around $80m. From September 17, lots from artists such as Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and Salvador Dalí are available, as well as a number of works by René Magritte including La Race blanche (1937), an examination of one of Surrealism’s favorite topics: fragmented body parts.
Estimate (approx.) $1.33m to $1.99m, sothebys.com
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1929 Brough Superior 981cc SS100 JTOR
Bonhams is returning to rural England this October for its Autumn Stafford Sale, featuring an assembly of some of the world’s rarest motorcycles. Leading the convoy is this 1929 Brough Superior 981cc SS100 JTOR. Its early life was undocumented but in the 1960s the bike was bought by collector and Brough expert, Kenneth Neve. Fifteen years later it was acquired by an unnamed racing driver and collector, and has remained in the family since then. Presented in garage-find condition, the Brough wears its long lifespan on its patinated sleeve.
Estimate from (approx.) $213,450 to $266,815, cars.bonhams.com