1 UNA CASA, UNA VIDA THE YOLANDA ELETA DE FIERRO COLLECTION Sotheby’s Paris to Offer the Contents of the Spanish Socialite’s Extraordinary Madrid Residence & Her Dazzling Jewellery Collection Featuring a Regency Silver Service one of Britain’s Greatest Silversmiths, Paul Storr Alongside Jewels by Harry Winston, Bulgari, Tiffany & Co and David Webb Part I - Live Auction, 21 May 2024 Part II - Online sale, 7-22 May 2024 Paris, 29 April 2024 – This May, Sotheby’s Paris will offer the collection of Spanish socialite and tastemaker Yolanda Eleta de Fierro, comprising her jewellery collection and the contents of her sumptuous neo- classical Madrid residence.

Situated in the heart of the Spanish capital, Calle Serrano 128 served both as a family home and the scene of the most lavish parties of Spanish high society. Born in Panama, Doña Yolanda Eleta graduated from Stanford University, before marrying Ignacio Fierro, heir to a family of Spanish bankers. In 1965, the couple embarked on the construction of a magnificent villa in the heart of Madrid, which Doña Yolanda filled with works of art and furniture gathered from around the world and chosen with the help of her childhood friend and Panamanian architect Guillermo de Roux.

Maison Jansen, the distinguished firm that brought French style to the world (including to the White House), was also commissioned to create interiors reflecting Doña Yolanda’s cosmopolitan taste. 2 Spanish philosopher Baltasar Gracián famously wrote: “You can cultivate taste, as you can the intellect” (Oráculo 1647) – a quote that perfectly encapsulates Doña Yolanda’s approach to life and art. Throughout the years, she forged close links with intellectual circles and trained her discerning eye on many artistic disciplines, including classical music, poetry, ballet and literature.

Together with Guillermo de Roux, she travelled the world, visiting museums, exclusive palaces and renowned antique galleries. From Rome and Paris to London and New York, the duo was on a constant quest for inspiration and treasures. AN ARTISTIC JOURNEY THROUGH CALLE SERRANO 128 The breath-taking dining room of Calle Serrano was evocative of the grandeur of an English country home, with its 18th-century dark blue Chinese wallpaper and an opulent acajou table on which was displayed the highlight of the collection: a magnificent Regency silver service by Paul Storr.

The immense living room, which hosted many exclusive gatherings, embodied the sophisticated comfort that was the hallmark of Maison Jansen. Featuring Chinese porcelain, exquisite French clocks, lacquered chinoiserie cabinets, English giltwood mirrors and beautiful chairs, this space perfectly married elegance and sophistication. The library was a more intimate space.

At the centre sat two large globes designed by Malby, surrounded by a kaleidoscope of objects collected during Doña Yolanda’s trips and each with a story to tell. TIMELESS GLAMOUR Doña Eleta started to collect jewellery in 1945. Over the years, she assembled a rich and varied collection, highlighted by exceptional gemstones, most notably diamonds and emeralds.

Each piece has been carefully selected: some reflect the collector’s Panamanian and Costa Rican origins and are reminiscent of pre-Columbian treasures, others underline Doña Eleta’s taste for beautifully crafted gold pieces, animal designs and motives inspired by Latin American imagery. About Sotheby’s Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury. Sotheby’s promotes access to and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions and buy-now channels including private sales, e- commerce and retail.

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