Tag: Sotheby’s
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Mahatma Gandhi’s memorabilia to be auctioned at Sotheby’s
The letters of one of the most inspirational man in history are to be auctioned in London. Wanting to acquire Mahatma Gandhi memorabilia offered for auction at Sotheby’s London on July 10, the Indian government is now pitted against relatives of the Father of the Nation who have expressed reservations. “Public funds should not be…
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Original working Apple 1 computer sold for $374,500
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,…
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My style is my signature: Suzanne Belperron’s collection sold three times more than expected
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…
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A diamond of supreme historical importance at auction
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…
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Sotheby’s launches in-house champagne brand
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…
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Brooke Astor auction to offer 800 precious items
New York philanthropist and patron of the arts Brooke Astor auction to offer 800 items Sotheby’s will offer some 800 items from Brooke Astor’s estate, Astor’s Park Avenue duplex and a mansion in Westchester County. Philanthropist Brooke Astor’s 800 personal items up for New York auction will include pieces of precious jewellery and a vast…