Posted in Antique, Auctions, Display, Gold, News on 25 October 2009
The world saw its most expensive coin at the recently held auction in Barcelona. Organised by Auero & Calicó, this grand event had a participating coin that is being celebrated as the last one from the 1609 centen coin which is remarkable as the biggest solid gold coin to be ever minted in Spain.
A very rare money, this coin attracted a lot of attention from bidders, onlookers and media alike. Finally, it was sold to a huge bid of $1,202,566. The identity of the lucky bidder has been kept anonymous. We just know him as the bidder no. 74 and that this super rich person came from Europe. In fact, the surprised on his face was quite evident when he saw that absolutely no one challenged his opening bid of 1,202,566.
Posted in Auctions, Celebrity Shopping, Crystals, Designer, Jewelry on 14 October 2009
He continues to fetch in those millions. In life he suffered, but there was no dearth of riches in his prime. In death his personal belongings rake in millions, auction after auction. For, his global fan following sets him a class apart. The iconic crystal-encrusted glove of Michael Jackson that became a symbol of luxury and a rage among fans, is gone under the hammer for for £44,300, which is approximately $70,144.
Michael Jackson had worn the white glove with tiny lights at his 1984 tour selling in the Profiles in History auction at Calabasas, near Los Angeles, for £44,300, approx $70,144.
The piece was one of the two made for the singer by Ted Shell, with shinning bugle beads and Austrian crystal rhinestones. It had as many as 50 tiny lights drawing power from nine volt battery in the cuff.
Posted in Luxury on 12 October 2009
In the times when art isn’t particularly selling, Sotheby’s is able to keep that smile on its face. Reason? Well, it seems that this is the only art auction house that isn’t particularly affected by the fall in the art market. We just heard that the house has got its hands on spectacular pieces crafted by Alberto Giacometti and Andy Warhol for its next month’s sales.
Reportedly, we have been hearing that collectors are holding on to their artefacts in this unfavorable economic atmosphere. The hope is for a recovery that will translate into big bucks for them. That said, we are quite impressed by Sotheby’s ability to nab such tremendous pieces.
Posted in Auctions, Concept, Designer, Furniture on 4 October 2009
The Wright Auction House in Chicago will be a busy one on October 6 as it will make the best of efforts to remind potential buyers of a certain period in the 90s that they loved so much. And the same is symbolified by Philippe Starck’s creations that were custom tailored for Ian Schrager for the Paramount and Royalton boutique hotels in Manhattan. Let us remind you that when these were unveiled almost a decade ago, everybody’s jaws droppped because nothing of this kind was ever witnessed before.
The good news is that some of the very same and very original furniture by Starck will be auctioned off. Buyers will agree that the avant-garde designs by the man available in the markets today are tamed, which is just why the auction is a great way to capture the artists’s wild creativity from this early days.
Posted in Auctions, Automobile, Car, Luxury Car on 24 September 2009
Ferraris will be Ferraris – exclusive and so spectacularly stylish! eBay is auctioning off one that was named in the honor of the auto company’s Italian founder Enzo. Yep, you heard it right, the Ferrari Enzos is indeed up for sale. Just so you know only 399 units were manufactured in 2003. So, that’s definitely rare but it gets more so owing to its color black, for when have we got a chance to spot a black Ferrari, not too often we can safely assume.
The sexy Enzo in eBay has a price tag of $1,325,000. And this black beauty and stunning black interiors to match. We are told that this dream machine is one of three with this configuration in the US.
Posted in Auctions, Fashion, Footwear on 23 September 2009
It was just a little while ago that we were talking about the very much aspired for Cinderella slippers that became a reality thanks to Martin Margiela. So much about the fairytales that we love to read about. Coming to the movie part of it, can you recall the most iconic shoes ever? Yeah, you got it right; we are referring to Dorothy’s ruby slippers. Much famed as The Wizard of Oz shoes, these have been reinvented by the top shoe makers in the world at the behest of Warner Bros.
Sparkling Swarovski Crystallised Elements (here they go again!) in red decorate this spectacular, fashion footwear. This little effort had 19 designers showcasing their modern version of Dorothy’s red slippers. The participants included names like Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik, Roger Vivier, Moschino and Alberta Ferreti.
Posted in Antique, Auctions, Celebrity Shopping on 22 September 2009
It is a very rare opportunity indeed. We are referring to the James D. Julia Auctions in Fairfield. Well, now is the time to actually get hold of some historic firearms that we heard of in tales and folklore only; you know the guns and pistols that onece belonged to the infamous of all men John Dillinger, who also was on the most wanted list with the FBI.
This exhibition has an impressive display of items than belonged to Dillinger. There is a Belgian Kncukleduster Revolver with an estimated price ranging between $7,000 and $9,000. Again, the 1968 Browing pistol might interest you more owing to the gold trigger at $2,500-$4,500. The famous Colt Navy Flask has a price range of $2,500-$4,500. But the most exciting indeed is the rather morbid death mask of John Dillinger.
Posted in Art, Auctions on 20 September 2009
What is the great painter Rembrandt best known for? Well, his gorgeous “Portrait of a Man” is no less than the Mona Lisa that Da Vinci painted. And now it seems that the half length image of a 1658 man with arms akimbo as etched out with Rembrandt’s brush will be going up for auction in December this year. This time too it is brand Christie’s which will be associating itself with this historical auction. The painting, we are told, has been offered by a private collector. History tells that Rembrandt first sold this one as part of personal antiquities to avoid bankruptcy.
The portait has not been seen in public since 1970. It measures 42 inches and 34 inches framing a man that faces the viewer in a very defiant pose with his hands on his hips. This one is the second of the only two paintings by Rembrandt dating to 1658.
Posted in Auctions, Designer, Fashion, Health on 18 September 2009
As high the impact of recession was in the Americas and Europe, the Asian countries were not so seriously affected by the global economic downturn. From this you can safely assume that the luxury market for past few months have been thriving only because of the wealthy Asians who always come forward for a good luxury cause. The Italian fashion brand Salvatore Ferragamo has recently launched the Pink Collection to raise funds for breast cancer groups.
Targeted at the richie richs of the Asian world, this one is a limited collection that consists of the Ferragamo signature ballerina shoes embellished with sparkling pink crystals as well as a perfume, a watch, a T-shirt and a canvas tote. The price rangs falls somewhere between $256 and $1,060. Apart from these, you can also pick the best buy, a pair of pink satin sandals with a matching evening clutch which will be auctioned off for charity at a starting bid of $4,240.
Posted in Art, Auctions, Celebrity Shopping on 11 September 2009
Ismail Merchant is not a new name for those who appreciate poetic cinema. The famous Indian-born Academy Award-winning filmmaker passed away in 2005 and now on October 7, Christie’s in London has decided to auction some of his collections. The man is most known for Merchant Ivory, his production company that did a lot of adaptations of the works of Henry James, E.M. Forster and others.
So a man with such a sensibility can be expected to have a great taste in life away from the cameras. And that when when the various works of art, furnishings and textiles from Merchant’s uber residences in London, Paris and Hudson River Valley make an entry.
