Ahlers & Ogletree – Substance & Style
November 18 at 10 am
700 Miami Circle, Atlanta, GA 30324
www.AandOauctions.com
info@AandOauctions.com
404-869-2478

ATLANTA, GA. — An array of timepieces and jewelry from the collection of philanthropist and entertainment attorney Joel A. Katz, as well as Civil Rights attorneys and law professors Marjorie and Ralph Knowles, will come up for bid in Ahlers & Ogletree’s jewelry and timepieces online auction on Friday, November 18.

More than 80 men’s and women’s watches by famous makers will come from the Katz collection. The Knowles estate will feature more than 130 lots of women’s jewelry and watches, also by famous makers.

Several lots should easily exceed six figures. These will be led by a lady’s Vacheron Constantin 18K yellow gold Metiers d’Art Lady Kalla diamond watch, serial #572002, with manual wind movement, diamond dial and diamond accented bracelet comprising approximately 30 carats ($150/175,000).

A three-stone platinum and 9.51-carat diamond ring, featuring two oval and one cushion-cut diamond (GIA-certified), all prong set into a cast platinum mounting containing six single cut and 150 round brilliant cut melee weighing about 0.70 carats total, with overall SI-1 clarity and H color, should gavel for $125/175,000.

One lot with a modest estimate that’s still expected to attract bidder attention is the Audemars Piguet 18K yellow gold watch, model Royal Oak 1204, with an automatic movement, yellow dial, moonphase/date/day of week sub dials, and a link bracelet with 18K white gold accented flip clasp, marked to the back of the case ($30/50,000).

A Neiman Marcus pendant with an 8-carat, pear-shaped, brilliant cut cognac diamond, brown in color, three prong set in a tear drop shape frame in 18K yellow gold and platinum, the frame containing round brilliant accent diamonds weighing 0.55 carats (VS-clarity), on an 18K white gold accent chain, should hit $65/130,000.

A diamond and 18K white gold bracelet featuring graduated emerald cut and round brilliant cut diamonds weighing about 39 carats total, overall VS clarity and near colorless color, with graduated baguette diamonds flanked by round brilliant cuts, terminating to a hidden box clasp, is expected to hammer for $70/125,000.

A man’s Vacheron Constantin 18K rose gold watch, model Malte Tonneau Tourbillon, with manual wind, silver dial with power reserve indicator/date apertures, exhibition dial, exhibition back, one push button adjustment on the case and a black band with 18K rose gold buckle, box and paperwork, carries an estimate of $35/45,000.

A Cartier 18K yellow gold Jumbo Ballon Bleu 2998 wristwatch with an automatic movement, silver dial, date aperture and a link bracelet with butterfly deployment clasp, should finish at $20/30,000; while a circa 1979 Rolex stainless-steel automatic GMT Master II watch with patinated original black dial and “Pepsi” red and blue bezel, model 1675, with box and original purchase receipt, has an estimate of $15/25,000.

A Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra necklace in mother of pearl and 18K yellow gold from the “Magic Alhambra” collection, having three large, five medium and eight small quatrefoil stations, with a gold chain, should rise to $15/25,000. Also, a modern 18K yellow gold and yellow sapphire buckle bracelet with round yellow sapphires weighing approximately 30 carats and round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.30 carats carries an estimate of $12/23,000.

A Patek Philippe 18K yellow gold “Calatrava” watch having a gold concentric hobnail dial with gold Roman markers, subsidiary second-hand dial, synthetic sapphire crystal dial window and polished gold link band should fetch $15/20,000. Also, a man’s Rolex 18K yellow gold watch, model President 1803, having a black dial with diamond markers, President band and hidden Rolex crown clasp, should reach $10/12,000.

A pair of Laura Munder kunzite, ruby, sapphire, diamond and 18K yellow gold earrings boasting overall S1-1 clarity with H color together with assorted kunzites, rubies and sapphires weighing approximately 8 carats, is estimated at $15/20,000. Also, a floral diamond bracelet set in black rhodium over 18K white gold, featuring near colorless round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 4 carats (overall VS-2 clarity) and black round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 14 carats, should hit $8/16,000.

Live, in-person previews will be conducted on Wednesday, November 16, from 10 am to 5 pm, with a cocktail reception from 5 to 8 pm (open to the public); and Thursday, November 17, from 10 am to 4 pm, in the Ahlers & Ogletree showroom at 700 Miami Circle. For information, www.aandoauctions.com or 404-869-2478.

Auction Preview: Wednesday, November 16
A&O is honored to present timepieces and fine jewelry from the collections of Atlanta notables Joel Katz and Marjorie & Ralph Knowles in this unprecedented single auction session. This auction will feature over 370 men’s and women’s watches, bracelets, rings, necklaces, and other fine jewelry from renowned makers and brands including Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Cartier, Laura Munder, Nicholas Varney, and more.
Mr. Katz is a renowned entertainment attorney who has represented during his career such clients as Jimmy Buffet, Michael Jackson, Willie Nelson, Julio Iglesias, and the Grammys.
Known for their passion for justice and equality, Marjorie and Ralph Knowles were revered legislators, educators, and collectors of fine jewelry and watches.
David Webb 18K & Platinum Totem Pendant
GIA Certified 8.81CTW 3-Stone Diamond & Platinum Ring
42mm Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Jumbo Ballon Bleu Watch
Henry Dunay 18k Yellow Gold, Emerald & Diamond Necklace
Stainless Steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Milgauss Watch
70CT Aquamarine, Diamond & 14K White Gold Pendant Necklace