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- Estimate
- $1,000–$1,500 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Rago — Spring Jewels & Watches, Lambertville · 3 May 2023
- Record ID
- TB-2026-971049
- Record
- first seen 22 Jul 2026 · updated 22 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Arman, 'Paint Tube' necklace. Rago, 3 May 2023, lot 169. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-971049.
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Arman, 'Paint Tube' necklace. Rago, 3 May 2023, lot 169. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-971049.
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From the same sale Spring Jewels & Watches · May 2023
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 'Datejust' two-tone wristwatch, Ref. 116203 | Rolex | $8,000–$12,000 | |
| 'Oysterquartz Day-Date' gold wristwatch, Ref. 19018 | Rolex | $12,000–$15,000 | |
| 'Royal Oak' stainless steel wristwatch | Audemars Piguet | $12,000–$15,000 | |
| 'Royal Oak Offshore' stainless steel wristwatch | Audemars Piguet | $14,000–$16,000 | |
| 'Royal Oak' gold and stainless steel wristwatch, Ref. 56303SA | Audemars Piguet | $10,000–$15,000 | |
| 'John Shaeffer' white gold wristwatch | Audemars Piguet | $20,000–$25,000 |
Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arman | Untitled | $1,260 | Sotheby's, Dec 2021 | |
| Arman | 'Paint Tube' necklace | Rago, Feb 2022 | ||
| Arman | Acropolis, 1983 | Bonhams, Nov 2025 | ||
| Arman | Harpe de couleurs (Harp of Colors) | Bonhams, Jun 2022 | ||
| Arman | Untitled (envelope) | Wright, Jul 2018 | ||
| Arman | Do, ré, mi, fa, sol, la, si, do | Bonhams, Jun 2025 | ||
| Arman | Arman (1928 - 2005) | Kruso Art, Apr 2023 | ||
| Arman | [no title recorded] | Dorotheum, Dec 2023 |
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.