Posted in Events, Exhibitions, Luxury Brands, Watch on 31 October 2009
The forthcoming 35th anniversary sale from Antiquorum is what the watch collectors and connoisseurs are looking forward to. This event will be held for two days on 14th and 15th of November in Geneva itself. Well, it’s not just the reduced rates but also the exquisite watch pieces which will go on display that is creating all the buzz. We are told that the famous shop brand has decided to keep the most exceptional timepieces aside to mark its special moment.
And the highlight of the sale will be the Calibre 89 timepiece that belongs to the esteemed Matsuda collection, and is designed by none other than Patek Phillipe himself. In fact, this watch is already being touted as the most complicated time teller in the history of the world with not one or two but a sum total of 33 complications!
Posted in Art, Designer, Display, Exhibitions, News on 10 October 2009
Imagine a rug fetching a stunning price of $4.34 million. And this thing can be reality (in fact it is so) when the rug in question is the one of the famed ones from Safavid and apparently was a gift from the Safavid Persian court to the Ottoman Turks and must have been used for prayers by the blue blood too. Despite its age, the rug is in a remarkable condition. This artefact represents some gorgeous Persian handicraft and art which was particularly appreciated by Genoan and Venetian merchants.
Sold at Sotheby’s, the rug was expected to fetch anywhere between $130,000 and $192,000 or so claimed the Head of the Middle East & India Department at the store, Edward Gibbs.
Posted in Designer, Events, Exhibitions, Furniture, Home Appliances, Home Decor on 8 September 2009
Gorenje does not like to keep a free moment for itself. Take IFA 2008 for instance, the brand made it quite big for itself with the iPod fridge. Critics were quite take with the novelty of the range. And now as IFA 2009 sets in, it is the SmarTable that is taking in all the admiration for their famously zealous makers.
The design is inspired by ‘Beyond White’ which really is the central theme of Gorenje’s theme in this year’s presentation. And once again, it is designer Matevz Popic who has every reason to bask in the glory of his product. It is him who gave the table in reference a colorful makeover. According to him, this trendy shade of purple is quite a hit this season.
Posted in Auctions, Automobile, Car, Events, Exhibitions, Luxury Car on 7 September 2009
Goodwood Revival is one of the most prestigious car events that autombile die-hards always look forward to attending. And the next one is soon to zip by us on Friday September 18,2009. And the organiser are working towards making this a very special occasion. And to that tune, they have invided a limited number of entries for auction at the Collectors’ Motor Cars and Automobilia. This by the way is the most popular historic motor race meeting in the world!
And the cars have started to arrive at the venue. We are told that an Alfa Romeo 6C-1750 has already arrived. This beauty has an estimated price tag between £450,000 and £550,000. Keeping it company is a 1966 Aston Martin DBSC Coupe as well as a 2008-built Mini Cooper S Hatchback.
Posted in Antique, Art, Diamond, Events, Exhibitions, Jewelry on 5 September 2009
Cartier has been eating on headline space for quite some time now. First, it was the jewelry theft worth $13 million, then the International Polo and now it’s a grand exhibition. Yes, you heard it right the famous brand is all is to hold an exhibition of all sorts of Cartier treasures at the Palace Museum in Beijing from September 5 to November 22 this year.
Insiders reveal that some 350 items will be put on display like the exclusive archives from the founding days of the jewlery house way back in the 70s. Some will spot a consistent Chinese influence on some of the older creations revealing the strong bond Cartier shared shared with the far east in the early 20th century.
Posted in Automobile, Car, Events, Exhibitions, Luxury Car on 27 August 2009
Let everybody join us to wish our favorite little car a very Happy Birthday! Yes, it is today that Mini completes its 50th birth anniversary. And to mark the occasion, the makers and the revivers of this premium brand BMW has decided to release the Mini Coupé Concept. This new ideology too is based on the iconic hatchback that cuts into a very slick silhouette. It still has only room for two and none’s complaining, after all isn’t that supposed to add to the charm of this wonderful toy car!
As of now, the Mini Coupé Concept is only a show car and will be officially unveiled at the Frankfurt show next month. If the buzz is to be believed, then this car too might become a reality and see the light of the day.
Posted in Events, Exhibitions, News, Watch on 22 August 2009
James Bond gives way to only one person. No prizes for guessing because it is none other than his creator Ian Fleming. The author is in news as his personal 1954 black dial Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer I goes on display at the National Watch & Clock Museum in Lancaster, PA. It is believed that this very watch was the real inspiration behind all the stylish Rolexes worn by the world famous secret agent.
The exhibit in reference will also be showcasing several other watches worn by 007 in both Fleming’s novels as well as Bond movies. For example, the several Submariners like he one sported by Sean Connery in 1962’s ‘Dr.No’ to the most tricked out magnetized version with a built-in rotating saw blade-equipped number from ‘Live And Let Die’ from 1973.
Posted in Display, Events, Exhibitions, Furniture, Home Decor on 17 August 2009
Brand Biedermeier appeals to all those who look for graceful classic lines in their furniture. The artists and designers here are dedicated to create simple yet elegant furniture units from wood that will definitely transform you home decor. They even pay extra attention to the fussy gilt-touched furnishings. And their new show called Vienna Biedermeier: The Art of Walnut is opening on October 1st at ILIAD in NYC.
This event is expected to showcase some of the most spectacular examples of Austria’s Walnut Masterworks that keep in tune with the traditional Biedermeier style. And you have ILIAD co-owners Adam Brown and Andrea Zemel vouch for that. We are also informed that Viennese furniture became big thanks to the walnut veneers that were used in the pattern of its wood to create original patterns.
Posted in Art, Designer, Events, Exhibitions on 14 August 2009
‘Silver of the Stars’ is the name of an exhibition that is known for travelling all over the world to showcase the best works in Scottish Arts complete with innovative and out-of-the-box silver designs. Each creation has a witty story behind from the imaginations of celebs like Sir Sean Connery, Billy Conolly and Ewan McGregor. As a matter of fact, close to ten world-famous who’s-who with a Scottish origin from film, fashion, theatre and music have got together for this little artistic adventure.
For this exhibition, an artist has designed and developed an idea for modern drinking vessels chosen by their celeb partner in either a silver or gold theme. And from what we hear it is Sharleen Spiteri’s ‘Teapot and Cups’ that have caught everybody’s attention. This creation by the singer-cum-guitarist-cum-keyboard player has a silver and gilt fringed diamond studded teapot with a cool chunky handle.
Posted in Auctions, Celebrity Shopping, Events, Exhibitions, News on 11 August 2009
Julien’s Auctions promise to get you most of the celebs’ prized stuffs. Excluding the fiasco of the MJ auction cancellation, the organization does have plenty of good work to its credit. And now it is busy organizing a massive auction of the belongings of singer Barbra Streisand. Yep, the diva’s possessions will be made available for sale at a live and online auction at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Cal on October 17th and 18th. And all this is being done for a good cause – to support the Streisand Foundation that the 67-year-old singer established in 1986.
We are informed that over 400 personal belongings of Streisand that shall include Oriental rugs, Arts and Crafts period furniture, Native American baskets, paintings and several photographs will be exhibited.
