Colin Peter Field’s Collection
His memories of the Hemingway bar
COLLECTIONS, Online sale, 29 February–13 March 2024
Colin Peter Field © All rights reserved, Benjamin Rosenburg
Paris,30 january,2024
Christie’s Paris is honoured to present the personal collection of Colin Peter Field, the former barman of the renowned Bar Hemingway at the Ritz Paris.
The sale will take place as part of the yearly Collections Sale in Paris and will open for bidding on February 29th through March 13th, with attractive estimates, from100 to 1,200 €.
For nearly 30 years, the 34 seat, Bar Hemingway at the Ritz Paris has been an intimate spot for Parisians and hotel guests in search of a
perfect drink prepared by Colin Field, who has been regarded twice as the “World’s Best Head Barman”.
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As a key contributor to the bar’s esteemed reputation, over the course of three decades Mr. Field adorned walls with carefully curated
objects and Hemingway–themed memorabilia. Offered in the sale is a selection of tools and possessions treasured by the former barman,
including three uniquely shaped cocktail shakers – one round and egg–shaped (from 500 to 1,000 €), a champagne cork box (€100–150),
6 Puiforcat glasses engraved “Colin Field and Hemingway Bar” (€600–800), and a very rare copy of “The Cocktails of the Ritz Paris” by Colin
A series of 4 antique typewriters are also included in the sale, as a nod to Hemingway . Mr. Field used to invite regulars of the bar to write letters, which they could leave on for other guests or be sent from the Ritz Paris.
Selected Highlights from The Collection of Colin Peter Field – The Collections Sale – February 29 –March 13
Set Of Four Typewriters, 20th Century
Estimate : €800–1,200
Pair Of Leather Boxing Gloves
Estimate : €700–1,000
Frame, Sous–Bock
Estimate : €200–300
A Set Of Six French Silver
Beakers, Puiforcat, Paris,
2013–2023
Estimate : €600–800
A Deer Antler, 20th
Century
Estimate : €400–600
The Cocktails Of The Ritz
Paris, 2001
Colin Peter Field
Estimate : €100–150
Online Sale: From 29 February to 13 March 2024
Viewing: From 9 to 12 March, Christie’s, 9 avenue Matignon, 75008 Paris
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*Please note when quoting estimates above that other fees will apply in addition to the hammer price – see Section D of the Conditions of Sale at the back of the salemcatalogue.
*Estimates do not include buyer’s premium. Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer’s premium.
