Inaugural Art Basel Hong Kong Firmly established as the art auction capital of Asia and the third-largest art auction center in the world, Hong Kong’s art scene is thriving. In Asia’s World City, art is pervasive and can be seen around every corner, whether in museums, luxury hotels, or Michelin-starred restaurants—art is an integral part … Read more
One of perhaps six known working Apple 1 computer went up for auction Sotheby’ssold Apple’s founding corporate papers — signed by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ron Wayne — in December for nearly $1.6 million. Another Apple memorabilia went up for auction at Sotheby’s. An exceptionally rare, working Apple 1 computer with original Apple cassette interface, … Read more
The personal jewellery collection of arguably the most important female jewellery designer of the 20th century, Suzanne Belperron (1900-1983), was sold in Geneva on the 14th of May 2012. Comprising over 50 lots, this unprecedented sale featured the most significant group of jewels by Belperron ever to appear on the market. This collection includes some … Read more
The Beau Sancy, a diamond which has been the privileged witness of 400 years of European history The 400 year old Beau Sancy, a diamond which has been the privileged witness of 400 years of European history, has only been shown publicly for four times in the last 50 years, and on the 15th May … Read more
At the Sotheby’s events around the world the auction house will serve its own champagne as Sotheby’s launced the first champagne brand from an auction house. Priced at $29.99 (a bottle) $69.95 ( a magnum), the Sotheby’s champagne is produced by French champagne house R & L Legras. The new “Own Label” Non-Vintage Champagne is made … Read more
DFW Elite Toy Museum‘s Malcolm Forbes Ship Collection exhibition ended on March 31, and the museum has chosen to sell the model ships at Bonhams “Life on Board: Maritime Painting and Art” auction, on May 23, 2012. When these models were in the Malcolm Forbes’ Collection, it was the largest private collection of maritime models … Read more