A Dubai auction saw the sale of supercars, designer watches and collectibles to wealthy collectors in the city.
The auction was held at Concrete in Alserkal and achieved an 88.9 per cent sell-through, with 54 per cent of bidders being new clients to RM Sotheby’s.
Dubai supercar auction
The top seller of the night was the 2016 Koenigsegg Agera RSR. One of just three in existence, it proved to be irresistible to collectors and brought in $3,380,000. Powered by a 5.0 V-8 that produces an astonishing 1,160 horsepower, the example on offer had only covered 993km and rightly deserved its world-record selling price.
The second highest seller of the night was the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss, the rarest variant of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLarens.
The car attracted a high level of interest and achieved $3,211,250, another world-record auction price for the model.
Rounding off the top three sellers in Dubai was the dramatic 2023 Aston Martin Valkyrie Coupé, the first of its type to be offered at auction.
The most powerful Aston Martin ever produced, this technological tour de force sold for an excellent $3,070,625.
Other highlights include the 2017 Lamborghini Centenario LP770-4 Coupé, another rare car, which sold for $2,142,500 establishing yet another new auction world-record for the model in the process.
The 2022 Ferrari 812 Competizione, one of just 999 in existence, sold for $1,467,500 and exceeded its pre-sale high-estimate.
Peter Wallman, Chairman, RM Sotheby’s UK & EMEA, said: “What a wonderful way to embark on our auction expansion into the Middle East.
“We have been working hard over the past few years to grow our presence in the region and are enthused with the interest generated in our inaugural sale as well as the excellent results.
“It underlines the passion for collector cars in the region and the growing appeal of acquiring cars in a live auction environment supported by the growing number of related events.
“We look forward to continuing our expansion in the Middle East in the months and years to come.”
The Dubai sale also marked a joint cooperation with Sotheby’s Luxury division in the region, bringing a fine selection of watches to the live sale that all boasted an automotive theme, as well as jewellery and handbags offered for private sale.
The highlight item was the Rolex Daytona UAE (Ref. 6263), which sold for $300,000. A very important stainless steel chronograph wristwatch made circa 1978, the watch features the UAE coat of arms and the Arabic signature of His Royal Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who was at the time the Minister of Defence for the United Arab Emirates.
Top 10 lots sold at Dubai auction
- 2016 Koenigsegg Agera RSR: Sold for $3,380,000
- 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss: Sold for $3,211,250
- 2023 Aston Martin Valkyrie Coupé: Sold for $3,070,625
- 2017 Lamborghini Centenario LP770-4 Coupé: Sold for $2,142,500
- 2022 Ferrari 812 Competizione: Sold for $1,467,500
- 2014 McLaren P1: Sold for: Sold for $1,006,250
- 2018 Mercedes-Maybach G 650 Landaulet: Sold for $792,500
- Rolex Daytona UAE: Sold for $300,000
- 2015 Rolls-Royce ‘Silver Spectre’ Shooting Brake: Sold for $280,625
- 1993 Ferrari 512 TR: Sold for: Sold for $275,000
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