Globally, the weather may be cooling, following a particularly hot, record-breaking July, but in the art world, temperatures are rising. According to rumours, Christie’s and Sotheby’s, the two most popular auction houses, are in a race to take up the estate of Emily Fisher Landau, art collector, …
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Gucci and Christie’s Give The Savoy a Royal Upgrade
The house of Gucci has an interesting history with The Savoy, Britain’s premier luxury hotel. As a young lad, Guccio Gucci worked in the iconic establishment as a luggage porter and lift boy where he gained direct access to the tastes and needs of travelling customers, escorting them from floor t…
This Spectacular South African Property set in an Unspoiled Game Reserve is Available for Purchase
Sitting majestically in the heart of South Africa’s Western Cape wine country, Tortoise Hill is an incredible piece of luxury real estate that has recently come on the market with Greeff Properties (the exclusive affiliate of Christie’s in South Africa). An architectural masterpiece in itself, th…
From Ali to Pele: Christie’s To Auction Andy Warhol’s Portraits of Athletes this November
You can be as passionate about art as you can be about sports! Imagine a world where both these passions come together! A world like this exists and it’s called Andy Warhol’s “Athletes” series. The series completed between 1977 and 1979, was commissioned by businessman Richard L. Weisman. Christi…
ASPIRE Pick of the Week: De Grisogono & Christie’s Reveal a Record-Breaking 163-Carat Diamond
Swiss gem house De Grisogono is known for its otherworldly creations that are the epitome of class and bespoke craftsmanship. Its latest offering, which took a whole team of experienced artisans 1,700 hours over 11 months sets a new standard in the world of fine jewellery. “4 de Fevrio,” is a stu…
How Much Would You Pay for a Bag?
A white Diamond Himalaya crocodile diamond Birkin 30 with 18 carat white gold and diamond embellishment, was sold by a private Asian collector for $300,168 on the 30th May 2016. This is the most expensive handbag ever sold at auction. “The diamond pieces created by Hermes are exceptional, b…