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Art & Culture November 4, 2020

This Renaissance Masterpiece Could Fetch Around 100 Million

Sandro Botticelli, Young Man Holding a Roundel

Renowned Renaissance artist, Sandro Botticelli, who is possibly best known for creating the Birth of Venus, has been thrusted into the spotlight this Winter. A portrait painted by the Renaissance master is set to hit the auction block this coming January, and may become one of the world’s most impressive sale records for a Renaissance work. Some experts believe Sandro Botticelli’s portrait of a Young Man Holding a Roundel may fetch close to $100 million (USD). Offered by Sotheby’s, Young…

Art & Culture February 10, 2020

Sotheby’s NOW! Online Auction To Feature African Art, Photographs, and Contemporary Design

From the 18th to the 26th of February, 2020 Sotheby’s will offer a wide range of stunning lots online as part of their sixth NOW! sale. Made up of 20th century Design Pieces, Contemporary Works, Photographs, as well as African and Oceanic Art Works, the auction is held exclusively online. Estimates for the lots in the sale range from €500 to €50,000. Curated by Lolita Cros, the NOW! sale includes pieces by artists and designers, such as Hans Hartung, Robert…

Lifestyle Real Estate May 28, 2017

The Luxurious $50 million Los Angeles Skycastle

Commissioned in the Hollywood Hills by David Gray Architects, the 12,000 square-foot, nine-bedroom Skycastle was designed to be a sanctuary for an art connoisseur and his or her extensive art collection to perfectly integrate with the home’s aesthetically pleasing architecture. Constructed in the 1990’s for an art collector, the estate in itself is a true masterpiece, as it not only brilliantly exhibits the art collector’s exquisite works of art throughout the abode, but the outwards appearance of Skycastle is also considered to be a marvel of sheer architectural artistry and…

Jewelry May 3, 2017

“Diamonds of the Gods” Set To Be Auctioned By Sotheby’s in Geneva

"Magnificent Jewels & Noble Jewels" Sothebys auction

Considered the highest quality set of earrings to ever enter the auction block, the Apollo & Artemis diamonds are undeniably brilliant. With an auction date set for the 16th of May during the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels & Noble Jewels event at the Mandarin Oriental in Geneva, we have no doubt that these earrings will set a new high in the uber luxury marketplace. Touted as the most valuable earrings ever to be openly listed for sale, the pair were appropriately…