Antiquorum / Thematic Sales
Antiquorum Thematic Sales
Profil de collection · 1989
Ventes aux enchères thématiques axées sur des marques ou des époques spécifiques — notamment la vente historique « Art of Patek Philippe ».
Pourquoi elle compte
This format matters because Antiquorum itself presents thematic sales as a major innovation: highly focused, scholarship-oriented auctions built around one subject, helping define the specialist watch-auction model and producing landmark catalogs that remain collectible references.
Références clés
Chronologie de la collection
- 1980 — Antiquorum says it pioneered the sale of wristwatches at auction in the early 1980s.
- 1989 — According to Antiquorum’s history, the first single-subject thematic auction was The Art of Patek Philippe, held in Patek Philippe’s 150th anniversary year.
- 1999 — Catalog records show The Art of Patek Philippe, Legendary Watches was staged in Geneva on November 14, demonstrating the continued life of the thematic-sales concept.
FAQ
What does Antiquorum mean by thematic sales?
They are specialist auctions focused on one maker, subject, or historical theme rather than a broad mixed-owner catalogue.
What is the best-known Antiquorum thematic sale?
Antiquorum’s own history identifies The Art of Patek Philippe in 1989 as the first thematic single-subject sale and the landmark example.
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