Lot 290 · Modern Icons: Jewels & Watches from an Important Family Collection
Red Abstract
Albert Irvin Ra · watercolour and acrylic on paper
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- Estimate
- £1,000–£1,500 hammer ≈ $1,756–$2,635
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Modern Icons: Jewels & Watches from an Important Family Collection, New York · 1 March 2006
- Dimensions
- 8 x 8 in. (20.3 x 20.3 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5715036
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Albert Irvin Ra, Red Abstract. Christie's, 1 Mar 2006, lot 290. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5715036.
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Albert Irvin Ra, Red Abstract. Christie's, 1 Mar 2006, lot 290. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5715036.
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From the same sale Modern Icons: Jewels & Watches from an Important Family Collection · Mar 2006
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartier Diamond and Tri-Color Gold ‘Trinity’ Ring | CARTIER DIAMOND AND TRI-COLOR GOLD ‘TRINITY’ RING | $6,000–$8,000 | |
| Cartier Suite of Tri-Color Gold ‘Trinity’ Jewelry | CARTIER SUITE OF TRI-COLOR GOLD ‘TRINITY’ JEWELRY | $30,000–$50,000 | |
| Cartier Diamond and Gold 'Rivoli' Earrings | CARTIER DIAMOND AND GOLD 'RIVOLI' EARRINGS | $8,000–$12,000 | |
| Cartier Diamond ‘Rivoli’ Necklace | CARTIER DIAMOND ‘RIVOLI’ NECKLACE | $50,000–$70,000 | |
| Bulgari Group of Carnelian and Gold Jewelry | BULGARI GROUP OF CARNELIAN AND GOLD JEWELRY | $12,000–$18,000 | |
| Bulgari Set of Diamond and Rose Gold ‘Divas’ Dream’ Jewelry | BULGARI SET OF DIAMOND AND ROSE GOLD ‘DIVAS’ DREAM’ JEWELRY | $15,000–$20,000 |
Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Irvin Ra | Trinity I | $1,592 | Bonhams, Apr 2021 | |
| Albert Irvin Ra | Star I; Star II | Bonhams, Sep 2024 | ||
| Albert Irvin Ra | Montcada I | Bonhams, Nov 2016 | ||
| Albert Irvin Ra | Greenwich III, 1991 | Lyon & Turnbull, Jan 2025 | ||
| Albert Irvin Ra | Untitled, 1970 | Lyon & Turnbull, May 2026 | ||
| Albert Irvin Ra | Druid II - 1984 | Lyon & Turnbull, Aug 2022 | ||
| Albert Irvin Ra | Rutland, 1990 | Lyon & Turnbull, Oct 2021 | ||
| Albert Irvin Ra | Rutland | Chiswick Auctions, Feb 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.