Lot 29 · Jewels Online: The Geneva Edit
Rachel Holding Sphere, Hollywood, 1989
Herb Ritts · gelatin silver print
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- Estimate
- $10,000–$15,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Jewels Online: The Geneva Edit , Geneva · 29 April 2002
- Dimensions
- 18¾ x 12 5/8in. (47.6 x 32cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5467400
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Herb Ritts, Rachel Holding Sphere, Hollywood, 1989. Christie's, 29 Apr 2002, lot 29. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5467400.
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Herb Ritts, Rachel Holding Sphere, Hollywood, 1989. Christie's, 29 Apr 2002, lot 29. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5467400.
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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 |
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herb Ritts | Vladimir I, Hollywood | $25,075 | Bonhams, Jul 2019 | |
| Herb Ritts | Female Torso with Veil, Paradise Cove, California, 1984 | Christie's, Apr 2025 | ||
| Herb Ritts | 'Backflip, Paradise Cove' | Sotheby's, Apr 2024 | ||
| Herb Ritts | Madonna, True Blue, Hollywood, 1986 | Christie's, Oct 2019 | ||
| Herb Ritts | Duo IV, Mexico, 1990 | Christie's, Apr 2019 | ||
| Herb Ritts | Stephanie, Cindy, Tatjana, Naomi 2, Hollywood | Sotheby's, Apr 2025 | ||
| Herb Ritts | Keith Haring I, New York 1987 | Christie's, Feb 2024 | ||
| Herb Ritts | Christy Turlington, Valentino 7, Miami, 1995 | Christie's, Nov 2021 |
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