Kristian Spofforth
Former Head of London Jewellery Department,
Sotheby’s
Kristian has worked as a jewellery specialist for over 15 years and has had the opportunity to work with some of the great collections of jewellery including a spectacular collection of Harry Winston jewels featuring the Star of Sierra Leone brooch and the Bourbon Parma collection featuring the Marie Antoinette pearl which sold for $36 million dollars. He has also been able to work with some of the most unique coloured diamonds and gemstones to come to auction including the CTF Pink Star, the Farnese Blue and the Dream of Autumn Leaves. He lectures at the Sotheby’s Institute of Art and speaks at International jewellery exhibitions as well as auctioneering in London and Geneva.
Sessions
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20-Sep-2023Innovation TheatreMagnificent Jewels auctions market in 2023 and the outlook
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01-Sep-2024Innovation TheatreMagnificent Jewels Auction Market Highlights in 2024 and Outlook for 2025