NEW BRAUNFELS, TX.- Lark Mason Associates is delighted to announce the resounding success of the Fine Jewelry and Fashion auction featuring exquisite items from the esteemed Estate of Texas philanthropist Mary A. Yturria. The sale, which closed on June 15th on the igavelauctions.com platform captivated collectors and art enthusiasts alike, resulting in an impressive total sales figure of $795,153, including buyer's premium.

This meticulously curated auction presented a thoughtfully selected array of fine jewelry and fashion pieces, garnering significant attention from bidders from the United States and Canada. Out of the 218 lots featured, an outstanding 214 lots were successfully sold, achieving an exceptional sell-through rate of 98%. The auction received an astounding total of 2,156 bids, demonstrating the widespread interest in the remarkable offerings presented.

“We are thrilled with the impressive results of this auction, which reflect the high level of interest and enthusiasm generated by the offerings from the Estate of Mary A. Yturria, says Lark Mason. “Mary and her husband Frank spearheaded many civic and art restoration projects in Brownsville, Texas and across the state of Texas, including the preservation of the endangered Texas ocelot and other native species and restoration of historic buildings throughout the Rio Grande Valley.”

Several jewelry lots captured substantial attention and achieved exceptional prices, including a 10.29 Carat Marquise Cut Three Diamond and Platinum Ring surpassed expectations and sold for $225,000, surpassing its estimated value of $125,000-175,000;

an exquisite pair of Jean Mahie 22 Karat Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelets fetched $41,250, exceeding its estimated value of $20,000-30,000;

an Art Deco Emerald, Diamond, and Platinum Necklace from circa 1925 achieved $38,750;

a pair of Diamond and Platinum Dangle Earrings achieved a final price of $20,000, surpassing its estimated range of $10,000-20,000;

a Jean Mahie 22 Karat Yellow Gold Collar Necklace sold for $18,125, exceeding its estimated value of $10,000-15,000;

a Chanel J12 Ceramic Stainless-Steel Ruby and Diamond Set Watch far surpassed expectations, achieving $15,625, well beyond its estimated range of $3,000-5,000;

and an 18k gold David Webb Graduating Rope Link Necklace was sold for $15,000.

In addition to the notable jewelry sales, two paintings by 20th-century Filipino artists also surpassed their estimated values at the auction. Cesar Legaspi's "Interaction" fetched an impressive $27,501, exceeding its estimated range of $2,000-4,000, while Angeleto Antonio's "Taga Bukig,l" achieved $16,250, surpassing its estimated value of $1,500-2,500.