Tag: Christie’s Auction
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Important jewels, iconic handbags and fine wines land at Christie’s biannual Luxury Week
Christie’s New York holds its biannual Luxury Week This May and June, Christie’s New York holds its biannual Luxury Week, during which the finest jewels, handbags, and watches converge at the storied Rockefeller Center galleries. From the Chrysler Diamond with its distinguished provenance and Surrealism-inspired Cartier Crash to the rare Hermès Faubourg Birkin,…
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The Art of de GRISOGONO, Creation 1, the largest ever emerald-cut diamond offered at auction, breaks records
“Daring Creativity” is an authoritative new reference work exploring the inspired vision – and visionary – behind the magical kingdom of de GRISOGONO jewelry. “Daring Creativity” book written by Vivienne Becker is available in all de GRISOGONO Boutiques from December 1st. The book surely mentions The Art of de GRISOGONO, Creation 1. Tailor made for…
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A Look Inside Barneys New York New Downtown Flagship Store
The opening of the new Downtown flagship is a unique homecoming for Barneys New York. Inside the newly opened BARNEYS Chelsea, New York. Luxury specialty retailer Barneys New York announced the completion of its new downtown flagship. The opening in Chelsea on 7th Avenue between 16th Street and 17th Street marks the return of the…
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Sotheby’s and the $14bn hedge fund hawk struggle for control of art market
New York collector Dan Loeb’s bid to unseat auction house head highlights a new mood in the business
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Christie’s travelling to Moscow
Christie’s chose Moscow for a preview of the artworks to be auctioned worldwide this year For the first time ever, Christie’s, the world’s leading art business, and its international real estate division will showcase art and luxury real estate offerings at one of Moscow’s most high profile annual cultural events, the Spring Exhibition on April…
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James Bond’s Omega, Aston Martins, suits, swimming trunks and the complete works of Ian Fleming, all sold for charity
The London auction “50 Years of James Bond–The Auction,” raised $1.2 million, with proceeds going to charity. It was estimated at $9,000 to $10,000, but the James Bond Omega watch featured in the new movie Skyfall fetched more than $200,000 at Christie’s latest auction of James Bond memorabilia. The titanium Omega Automatic Seamaster Professional “Planet Ocean”…