The top lot of the sale was this diamond, sapphire and ruby ring by Bulgari, which realized $319,500.
NEW YORK CITY — The private collection of President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan achieved $5,740,625 on September 22 with 100 percent sold by lot surpassing initial estimates.
A signed fragment of the Berlin Wall realized $277,500.
There were more than 1,200 registered bidders from 34 countries, with strong participation across Europe and Asia and representation from nearly every state in the United States. There was a record level of online participation with 88 percent of lots bought or directly underbid by a Christie’s Live client, with online sales contributing more than $1 million to the total.
The top lot of the sale was a diamond, sapphire and ruby ring by Bulgari which realized $319,500.
Additional sale highlights included a signed fragment of the Berlin Wall realizing $277,500; a painting by Frank Sinatra, “Fourth of July Fireworks,” achieving $233,500; and President Ronald Reagan’s cowboy boots going out at $199,500
“Good Morning Mr President,” an inauguration gift from Mr and Mrs Francis Sinatra, was bid to $106,250, while a series of pencil sketches signed “Ronald Reagan” on White House stationery took $100,000, and “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet,” a needlepoint cushion, circa 1984, finishing at $71,250.
The online sale continues through September 27-28.
Prices reported include the buyer’s premium. For information, 212-636-2000 or www.christies.com.
