Beau Sancy, a diamond of supreme historical importance and one of the most rare diamonds ever to come to auction, will led Sotheby’s Geneva sale of Magnificent Jewelsand Noble Jewels on 15 May 2012. Passed down through the Royal Families of France, England, Prussia and the House of Orange, the celebrated diamond has been the … Read more
Canon EOS-1D X digital SLR high-end camera, re-designed from the inside out Canon launch $3,500 EOS 5D Mark III D-SLR EOS-1D X is the new leader in Canon’s arsenal of professional DSLRs. The model is a high-speed multimedia juggernaut replacing both the EOS-1Ds Mark III and EOS-1D Mark IV models in Canon’s lineup. Enhancing the … Read more
Top 10 Artists: Zhang Daqian, Qi Baishi, Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Xu Beihong, Wu Guanzhong, Fu Baoshi, Gerhard Richter, Francis Bacon, Li Keran Having emerged as the world’s strongest art marketplace last year, it comes as no surprise to find China’s two leading artists now holding the top two places in Artprice’s global ranking of artists by auction revenue. … Read more
Red soles French designer Christian Louboutin has taken his shoes to dance at the Paris cabaret Crazy Horse. He has helped choreograph four routines in the upmarket club’s new show which include a penitent naked nun number, a lesbian romp and an erotic dance to music composed by film director David Lynch. For Louboutin this … Read more
Rapid expansion plans for Italy: Aston Martin to open four new dealerships in Italy in 2012 British sports car manufacturer Aston Martin has announced rapid expansion plans for Italy. Adding to its two established dealerships in Bologna and Milan, two new locations in Udine and Verona have just opened with Rome and Bari to follow … Read more
Concours d’Elegance At The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance is entering its 17th year, and is now considered the most prestigious show on the east coast. Collectors consider it one of the big events of the year along with Pebble Beach in California, Meadow Brook in Michigan and Louis Vuitton Classic in … Read more