BOSTON, United States – Grogan & Company, Fine Art and Jewelry Auctioneers have announced the results of A Celebration of Color: The Saundra B. Lane Jewelry Collection, held on Sunday, April 27, 2025.
It was a white glove auction, with 100% of lots sold and total sales of $3 million.
Sale proceeds will benefit the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), establishing the Saundra B. Lane Fund for Jewelry, a dedicated acquisition fund honoring Lane’s legacy as a visionary collector and philanthropist.
From the first lot to the final hammer, the auction was exhilarating – fueled by fierce bidding across phones, online platforms, and a lively, engaged Boston saleroom.
The standout moment of the day came with Lot 7, a Platinum, Fancy Intense Blue Diamond, Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond, and Diamond Ring, which drew international attention, with 18 phone bidders competing live against bidders both online and in person.
Lot 7
The ring ultimately sold for $762,500 to a bidder in the room – for nearly double its pre-sale high estimate of $400,000.
