Lot 19 · Jewels Online: The Geneva Edit
Orchid, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, April 1988
Albert Watson · gelatin silver print
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- Estimate
- $3,000–$5,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Jewels Online: The Geneva Edit , Geneva · 29 April 2002
- Dimensions
- 26¾ x 20in. (68.5 x 51cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5467392
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Albert Watson, Orchid, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, April 1988. Christie's, 29 Apr 2002, lot 19. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5467392.
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Albert Watson, Orchid, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, April 1988. Christie's, 29 Apr 2002, lot 19. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5467392.
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From the same sale Jewels Online: The Geneva Edit · Apr 2002
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby, Diamond and Paste Earrings | RUBY, DIAMOND AND PASTE EARRINGS | CHF 40,000–CHF 60,000 | |
| Natural and Cultured Pearl, Emerald and Diamond Necklace | NATURAL AND CULTURED PEARL, EMERALD AND DIAMOND NECKLACE | CHF 30,000–CHF 50,000 | |
| Natural Pearl and Diamond ‘Toi Et Moi’ Ring | NATURAL PEARL AND DIAMOND ‘TOI ET MOI’ RING | CHF 10,000–CHF 15,000 | |
| Natural Pearl and Diamond Sautoir | NATURAL PEARL AND DIAMOND SAUTOIR | CHF 15,000–CHF 20,000 | |
| Cartier Cultured Pearl and Diamond Earrings | CARTIER CULTURED PEARL AND DIAMOND EARRINGS | CHF 40,000–CHF 60,000 | |
| René Boivin Sapphire Bracelet | RENÉ BOIVIN SAPPHIRE BRACELET | CHF 4,000–CHF 6,000 |
Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Watson | New York, 1996 | $4,352 est. | Finarte, Apr 2026 | |
| Albert Watson | Patti Hansen, New York | Bonhams, Oct 2019 | ||
| Albert Watson | „Christy Turlington“, New York City, February 6. 1990 | Grisebach, Oct 2025 | ||
| Albert Watson | 'Monkey with Gun' (New York City) | Bonhams, Nov 2024 | ||
| Albert Watson | Christy Turlington, Luxor, Egypt | Phillips, Apr 2025 | ||
| Albert Watson | Kate Moss, Marrakech | Lempertz, Jun 2020 | ||
| Albert Watson | Carré Otis, Through Car Window, Los Angeles | Phillips, Jul 2023 | ||
| Albert Watson | Charlotte, New Mexico | Heritage Auctions, Apr 2026 |
The closest sold results by price, artist, and medium — the appraiser's comp set, generated from the corpus. All figures converted to USD at current reference rates.