Think Pink: Sotheby’s Celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Iconic Pink Items
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor strength, resilience, and hope. At Sotheby’s, pink isn’t just a color; it’s a statement of style, history, and rarity. From fashion to fine art to jewels, Sotheby’s has showcased an array of pink treasures, each with its own story.
Chanel Sherbert Pink and Orange Tweed Mini Flap Bag, 2024
Price: US $5,500
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In a delightful twist on the classic, this 2024 mini flap from Chanel showcases a vibrant “sherbert” blend of pink and orange tweed with aged gold hardware. A perfect statement piece for your wardrobe, its cheerful pink tone aligns beautifully with this month’s theme: bold, beautiful, and purposeful.
Hermès Rose Tyrien Epsom Birkin 35, 2013
Price: US $16,000
For a high-luxury pink icon, the 2013 “Candy” era Birkin in Hermès’s vivid Rose Tyrien hue in Epsom leather is a standout. The bold pink color, originally launched in Hermès’ Candy collection, exudes vibrancy and timeless style.
Francis Chapin, Pink House, 1933
Radiant and full of quiet charm, Francis Chapin’s Pink House captures the warmth and optimism of its namesake hue. Sold by the Art Institute of Chicago, the work reflects Chapin’s mastery of color and his affection for everyday architecture.
Andy Warhol, Four Pink Marilyns (Reversal Series), 1986
Estimate: £3–5 million (≈ US $4.0–6.7 million)
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This standout image by Andy Warhol features four repetitive renditions of the iconic face of Marilyn Monroe in a bright pink palette. It merges Warhol’s pop-culture imagery with the power of pink as a color of visibility, strength, and expression.
The Williamson Pink Star
Among the most celebrated pink diamonds in history, the Williamson Pink Star is a marvel of nature and craftsmanship. Weighing 11.15 carats, this flawless fancy vivid pink diamond is one of the purest of its kind. The stone’s name pays tribute to the famed Williamson Pink Diamond, gifted to Queen Elizabeth II in 1947 as a wedding present from Canadian geologist Dr. John Thorburn Williamson. Cut and set into a Cartier brooch, it remains one of the most iconic royal jewels of the 20th century.
The Glowing Rose
A Rare and Magnificent Fancy Vivid Pink Diamond
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This ultra-rare 10.08-carat cushion-modified brilliant-cut diamond carries the highest color grade, Fancy Vivid Pink, and a clarity of VVS2, placing it among the most exceptional of its kind. Classified as Type IIa and mined in Angola in 2023, it represents both geological rarity and aesthetic perfection. Set in a bespoke ring by Boodles, the setting includes platinum and single-mine pink gold with accents of Argyle pink diamonds and baguette and brilliant white diamonds.
Cartier Ballon Bleu (Reference WE900551), 2022
Price: US $18,800
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This 36.5mm rose gold automatic wristwatch is adorned with 123 diamonds on its bezel, exuding timeless elegance. The silver guilloché opaline dial features Roman numerals and blue sword-shaped hands, complemented by a purple alligator leather strap. Its soft pink hue and diamond accents make it a standout piece for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
Charming Renovated Bastide, Nice (Gairaut Hill)
Price: US $1,618,000
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Perched on the serene hills of Gairaut overlooking the Bay of Angels, this pastel-pink bastide captures the effortless charm of the French Riviera. Recently renovated, the 18th-century home combines classic Provençal architecture with modern elegance, featuring three bedrooms, sunlit interiors, and sweeping sea views from its terraced gardens. Its soft pink façade, framed by olive trees and Mediterranean flora, evokes timeless Riviera romance.
Bastide in Grasse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France
Price: US $6,105,630
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Nestled in the hills above Grasse in the Magagnosc district, this fully renovated 19th-century bastide offers 665 m² of living space atop 1.28 hectares of terraced gardens and olive groves, with sweeping views of the Mediterranean and Esterel hills. The property is a showcase of Provençal elegance, privacy, and light-filled living. Its subtle “pink” resonance comes from the soft blush-hued skies at dusk, casting a warm glow across the limestone façades, a visual parallel to the soft strength and calmness of pink.
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