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The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation (FPA2) has unveiled the 63 exceptional lots to be auctioned during the 2nd Monte-Carlo Gala for the Global Ocean on 26 September 2018. Under the hammer of renowned Master of Ceremony Simon de Pury, invaluable artworks, stunning jewellery and experiences of a lifetime will delight lovers of extraordinary pieces, some of which are…
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Barrett-Jackson has added a stunning 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder (Lot #749) to an impressive array of luxury and exotic supercars for its 11th Annual Las Vegas Auction at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Sept. 27-29, 2018. Also headlining this year’s exotics is a 2018 McLaren 720S (Lot #748) that comes from the first year of limited production for the…
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Tickets to the 2018 Sonoma County Wine Auction, presented by Visa Signature, are now on sale. The event will take place from September 20-22, culminating in Auction Day which returns to La Crema Estate at Saralee’s Vineyard. George Hamel, Jr. of Hamel Family Wines is this year’s Honorary Chair. The auction raised a record-breaking $5.2 million for local nonprofit organizations…
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Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions®, is filling its docket with fully restored American GM muscle cars for its 16th Annual Palm Beach Auction April 12-15, 2018 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Highlighting the American muscle cars are a rare ’69 Pontiac GTO Judge Ram Air IV (Lot #708.1) at No Reserve, one of only 549 Judges with the…
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Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions®, will offer an amazing selection of collectible convertibles and roadsters in the Sunshine State during the 16th Annual Palm Beach Auction, April 12-15, 2018. Among some of the most anticipated convertibles already consigned to cross the auction block at the South Florida Fairgrounds is a Volcano Red ’13 McLaren MP4-12C (Lot #726) with…
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Since its inauguration on 1st June 1898, the Ritz Paris has embodied the elegance and intimate luxury synonym of the French “art de vivre”. The warm and glittering Ritz style was immediately adopted by celebrities from around the world, artists, crowned heads and top writers. All of them had their habits, contributing to the myth of the prestigious hotel on…
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With notable celebrity appearances that included former President George W. Bush and an incredible docket of desirable vehicles, Barrett-Jackson’s 47th Annual Scottsdale Auction once again set the bar for the collector car hobby. In total 1,721 vehicles, nearly all at No Reserve, sold for more than $106.8 million, while over 1,100 pieces of automobilia brought in over $3.7 million, and…
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A rare 30 year old bottle of second edition Black Bowmore single malt whisky has been bought for a record £11,900 in an online auction held by Perth-based Whisky Auctioneer. (www.whiskyauctioneer.com) Bought by an investor from the USA, the new record for this legendary bottle of rare whisky exceeds the previous mark of £9,500 set in 2017, according to records…
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Barrett-Jackson will take center stage this week in Scottsdale with an Automobilia docket filled with rare and exquisite pieces from around the world including Lot #9499, a full-size transportation-themed carousel manufactured by Wilhelm Hennecke of Germany in 1957. Hundreds of authentic automobilia items, ranging from vintage service station displays to pedal cars and gas pump globes, will be offered at…
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After a phenomenal end to 2017, RM Sotheby’s 2018 European auction calendar will open again in Paris with an auction offering that features stunning sports, racing, and performance lots, including a 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB Alloy (photo Scott Pattenden (c) 2017 Courtesy RM Sotheby’s), a one-of-five 2-litre 1954 OSCA 2000 S and a rare Porsche 911 ‘993’ Turbo Cabriolet. Held…
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