To Boldly Go: Doyle’s Iris Apfel Collection Sale Yields Fabulous Results

/ Christian Dior, Collectibles, Iris Apfel, Roger Jean Pierre /

Style icon and influencer Iris Apfel (American, 1921 – 2024) lived life to its fullest. Her signature mantra, “More is more and less is a bore,” was apparent in the way she dressed, ran her businesses, and encouraged her followers to fearlessly pursue their authentic paths. Doyle of New York, NY presented its two-day Iris Apfel Collection event on March 4 and 5, 2025. Lots #1 – 300 were sold on the first day, and lots #400 – 733 were sold on the second day. According to Doyle, the auction realized more than twice its presale estimate and featured a 99% sell-through rate.

Doyle’s sale followed on the heels of Christie’s Unapologetically Iris: The Collection of Iris Apfel auction. Christie’s 220-lot Apfel sale, which closed on February 13, 2025, realized nearly USD 930,000. Here are some highlights from Doyle’s recent event that caught the eye of the Auction Daily team.

Lot #299, a collection of vintage costume jewelry, was estimated at $400 to $600 and sold for $41,600. Image courtesy of Doyle.
Lot #299, a collection of vintage costume jewelry, was estimated at $400 to $600 and sold for $41,600. Image courtesy of Doyle.

Iris Apfel Costume Jewelry

The top lot in this exciting event was #299, a large collection of Iris Apfel’s vintage costume jewelry. Estimated at $400 to $600, … Read More

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Christian Dior, Collectibles, Iris Apfel, Roger Jean Pierre