On November 27th Christies will present for auction one of sublime offerings of Haute Horology. The two sales include the “THE CHAMPION COLLECTION PART 1” afternoon sale with 201 lots and a total low estimate of HK$ 110,993,000, in addition to the “TIMELESS MARVELS” evening sale with just 17 lots and a total low estimate of HK$ 76,900,000. The ‘CHAMPION COLLECTION PART 1’ boasts just a section of 500 modern timepieces that Christie’s will offer for sale through next year.…
From the Marly Rouge 19th Century Sevres dessert service for Napoleon I to the the 18th Century Nymphenburg porcelain trompe l’oeil dinner service from the private collection of Jayne Wrightsman; pieces of fine decorative art such as these are more than meets the eye. What may appear to be merely a beautiful service of fine porcelain, may in many cases hold a deeper story. Whether that be a comedic hand painted pattern or an interesting story behind the reason for…
Christie’s Geneva will soon be enjoying the privilege of displaying and auctioning a world renowned collection of 101 Cartier clocks. Spread across 80 years of production, the clocks represent some of Cartier’s most impressive horological marvels. The collection, which is estimated to fetch between 3.9 million to 5.7 million CHF, was assembled by a passionate collector over the course of three decades. Auction estimates for each lot range from 8,000 to over 100,000 CHF. Although founded in 1847, it was…
Following the passing of famed Chinese American architect, I.M. Pei, Christie’s will be auctioning off the icon’s tasteful collection of art. I.M. Pei passed away in May of this year at 102 years old. Throughout Pei’s long career, he has been praised as one of the most talented architects of the 20th and 21st centuries. Pei’s designs include the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston, the Louvre Pyramid in Paris, the Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong, and the…
On April 16th Christie’s auction house will be offering a collection of magnificent gems and jewelry during a sale at their New York location as well as a concurring Jewels Online sale from April 10 to April 17/18. Shown in the above featured image from left to right, “PROPERTY OF A LADY, FANCY PINK DIAMOND RING OF 6.11 CARATS, Estimate: $1,200,000 – $1,500,000; PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE COLLECTOR, FANCY VIVID BLUE DIAMOND TWIN-STONE RING OF 3.06 AND 2.61 CARATS, Estimate: $6,000,000 –…
In New York, the famed monumental canvas, No. 7 (Dark Over Light) by American Artist, Mark Rothko is set to make its way to the auction block on May 17 for the Christie’s Evening Sale of Post-War and Contemporary Art. No. 7 (Dark Over Light), which was painted in 1954, and at almost eight feet tall, certainly epitomizes Mr. Rothko’s highly coveted grand scale style. Mark Rothko once remarked (on the subject of size): “I paint very large pictures. I realize that historically the…
The highly anticipated upcoming Christie’s auction regarding the collection of David & Peggy Rockefeller has received nothing short of royal welcomes, as it has made its way across the globe. The collection, which includes a widespread & diverse set of artwork is estimated to gross more than $500 million USD; the proceeds you say? They will go to benefit several charities selected by the late David & Peggy Rockefeller. Some of the organizations that stand to benefit from the sale include…
For all the taken men, it’s time to step up your game. As Marilyn Monroe says, “diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” And one of the biggest diamonds has just been sold! It all started on the 4th of February, where a 404.2 carat diamond was discovered in eastern Angola, and pronounced to be the 27th largest rough white diamond! Months were spent examining the rock and its cracks. Diamond expert, Isaac Barhoin, works hard to make it into a…
Recap of Christie's Impressionist Modernist Sale, and previews for Post-War Contemporary Evening Sales. …
Last privately held work by renaissance titan goes to auction tomorrow at Christie's New York. We wait with bated breath. …