Anthony Bourdain’s personal items up for auction – including Rolex and Patek Philippe watches, and Kitchen Confidential notes
Weird, wild and unusual lots from the online sale of Anthony Bourdain’s possessions are currently being held on the auction site iGavel Auctions. From now until October 30, 2019, fans of the celebrity chef and television personality will be able to get their hands on a piece of Bourdain history.
The Bourdain family will donate 40 per cent of the hammer price to the Anthony Bourdain Legacy Scholarship at The Culinary Institute of America.
Items range from art and knick-knacks from his travels to vintage Rolex and Patek Philippe watches. Here are some of the 200-plus items gathering the most momentum and the highest bids.
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A vintage Rolex rose gold watch, circa 1930
Bourdain may have inherited this watch from his father, the caseback is engraved with the words “Presented to H. D. Bobbett by colleagues at the Sun Offices Brimingham 25-4-30”.
A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date
This timepiece, featuring a stainless steel watch with a blue dial, is not dated and is a well-loved timepiece with plenty of character from frequent wear.
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Patek Philippe Calatrava glass back 18k gold watch
A classic model from Patek Philippe, this 33mm dress watch is expected to reach upwards of US$15,000.
Custom Bob Kramer steel and meteorite chef’s knife
Currently the most expensive lot item for sale, the knife comes with certificate to Anthony Bourdain himself. The knife was estimated to hammer down for US$6,000 at the start of the bid, but at time of publication, has reached US$21,000.
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French silvered bronze Michelin Man sculpture
An unusual memorabilia, this was a gift Bourdain received from famed chef Marco Pierre White. White is said to have given these to employees at his restaurants.
A collection of early writings by Anthony Bourdain
One of the most fascinating and personal items is a group of early writings, including the original synopsis of his book, Kitchen Confidential.
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More than 200 items from the chef’s personal collection are currently up for auction, including prized possessions, watches, handwritten notes from his book and more