Partnership with Fondazione La Biennale Venice

Great pre-opening ceremony of the 64th “Mostra Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica” of Venice.

The President of Biennale Davide Croff, the Director of the “Mostra” Marco Müller and the Ambassador of this edition opening Ambra Angiolini, who, on this occasion was wearing the Maison Jaeger-Le Coultre's last creation – the wonderful Joallerie 101 manchette, white gold, diamonds and onyx -  received the guests who arrived to Palazzo Querini on tuesday, August 28, to celebrate the event.

The Honorable Luana Zanella, assessor to the Cultural Production of Venice, Raffaella Guerra, Jaeger – Le Coultre's Marketing And Communication Director and Emma Luxardo, Country Manager for Antiquorum Italy, also intervened to greet the guests.

The highlight of the evening was an auction held in the prestigious site of the Biennale di Venezia, PALAZZO QUERINI DUBOIS, organized by the famous Antiquorum Auctioneer and the Maison Jaeger-Le Coultre.

A unique series of Reverso has been sold : 6 pieces each individually engraved with the signature by Sergio Castellitto, Catherine Deneuve, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Josh Hartnett, Valentino Rossi and Olivier Stone.

About 200 guests attended the event, representants of the political, cultural and show fields, including the members of the Giuria Venezia 64 : the directors Zhang Yimou, Catherine Breillat, Jane Campion, Emanuele Crialese, Alejandro González Iñárritu, Ferzan Ozpetek, Paul Verhoeven and some members of the  Giurie del Premio Orizzonti e del Premio Venezia Opera Prima Luigi De Laurentiis of this 64th. Mostra; the President of the Cineteca Nazionale Francesco Alberoni e Manuel de Sica, son of the famous Vittorio, were also present.

Top lot was the watch personalized by Catherine Deneueve.

The other pieces raised exceptional prices too, thanks to the involvent of many collectors connected via internet all around the world.

The proceeds of the auction will be entirely distributed to the Funds for Cinema, a project promoted by La Fondazione La Biennale di Venezia and finalized to the restoration of old movies that risk to be lost forever.

"Sergio Castellito" Jaeger LeCoultre, Reverso "Grande Automatique" Ref. 3038420. Made in 2007. Very fine, self-winding, water resistant, rectangular stainless steel gentleman's reversible wristwatch with two time zone indication, large date display, day-night indicator, back with Sergio Castellito's signature. Accompanied by the original fitted box and certificate.

Sold: 6,000 EUR

"Catherine Deneuve" Jaeger LeCoultre, Reverso "Grande Automatique" Ref. 3038420. Made in 2007. Very fine, self-winding, water resistant, rectangular stainless steel gentleman's reversible wristwatch with two time zone indication, large date display, day-night indicator, back with Catherine Deneuve's signature. Accompanied by the original fitted box and certificate.

Sold: 6,800 EUR

"Charlotte Gainsbourg" Jaeger LeCoultre, Reverso "Grande Automatique" Ref. 3038420. Made in 2007. Very fine, self-winding, water resistant, rectangular stainless steel gentleman's reversible wristwatch with two time zone indication, large date display, day-night indicator, back with Charlotte Gainsbourg's signature. Accompanied by the original fitted box and certificate.

Sold: 6,000 EUR

"Josh Hartnett" Jaeger LeCoultre, Reverso "Grande Automatique" Ref. 3038420. Made in 2007. Very fine, self-winding, water resistant, rectangular stainless steel gentleman's reversible wristwatch with two time zone indication, large date display, day-night indicator, back with Josh Hartnett's signature. Accompanied by the original fitted box and certificate.

Sold: 6,000 EUR

"Valentino Rossi" Jaeger LeCoultre, Reverso "Grande Automatique" Ref. 3038420. Made in 2007. Very fine, self-winding, water resistant, rectangular stainless steel gentleman's reversible wristwatch with two time zone indication, large date display, day-night indicator, back with Valentino Rossi 's signature. Accompanied by the original fitted box and certificate.

Sold: 6,700 EUR

"Oliver Stone" Jaeger LeCoultre, Reverso "Grande Automatique" Ref. 3038420. Made in 2007. Very fine, self-winding, water resistant, rectangular stainless steel gentleman's reversible wristwatch with two time zone indication, large date display, day-night indicator, back with Oliver Stone's signature. Accompanied by the original fitted box and certificate.

Sold: 6,000 EUR