VistaJet, the first and only global private aviation company, announces its worldwide sponsorship of the exhibition and tour of The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller, the most significant auction entirely dedicated to raising funds for philanthropic causes. The sale, consisting of numerous categories, will be conducted by Christie’s, the world’s leading art business, and will include a highlights exhibition…
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Preview of Barrett-Jackson 2018 Scottsdale Auction
Barrett-Jackson is ramping up for its 47th Annual Scottsdale Auction with an incredible docket of collector vehicles and automobilia collectibles, January 13-21, 2018, at WestWorld of Scottsdale. The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions® will once again take center stage as the ultimate automotive lifestyle event during “Barrett-Jackson Week,” with a festival of entertainment, exhibitors and activities for the entire family….
Read More‘Paul Newman’ Daytona Rolex Offered at Auction, Oct. 26
Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo, the leading watch auction house dedicated to highest quality timepieces, is proud to launch its inaugural New York auction with WINNING ICONS – Legendary Watches of the 20th Century. Scheduled to take place on 26 October 2017, this landmark thematic auction will be dedicated to the most iconic collectors watches of the last…
Read MoreWorld Record Set for Highest Price Ever Achieved for any Rolex Wristwatch at Auction
The Legendary Rolex “Bao Dai”, Reference 6062, Sells for CHF 5,066,000 / €4,629,817 / US$5,060,427 Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo, the world’s leading watch auction house, has set a new world record for any Rolex wristwatch at auction. Following an eight minute bidding war, between ten bidders in the room and three on the telephone, the iconic Rolex…
Read MoreChristie’s Jewels Offers the Rockefeller Emerald at Auction June 20th
Christie’s New York announces The Rockefeller Emerald highlighting its June 20th Magnificent Jewels New York auction at Rockefeller Center. Sold on behalf of a private American Collector, this historically important gemstone is among the finest emeralds to be offered for sale at auction (Estimate: $4,000,000 – $6,000,000). This stunning emerald was acquired in 1930 by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. as…
Read MoreChristie’s to Offer Brancusi’s Masterpiece Sculpture ‘La muse endormie’
Christie’s will offer Constantin Brancusi’s sculpture La muse endormie as a highlight of its May 15 Evening Sale of Impressionist and Modern Art in New York (estimate: $25-35 million). La muse endormie counts among the greatest achievements in sculptural history. Its drastic purification of form and emotional resonance mark the dawn of a new sculptural language. First conceived in marble…
Read MoreSome of World’s Largest Emeralds Hit the Auction Block April 25 in NYC
Guernsey’s, the New York City-based auction house, will auction the Marcial de Gomar Collection of rare emeralds on April 25th. The event will be conducted live at the Americas Society at 680 Park Avenue with online bidding at liveauctioneers.com. Featured lots in the Marcial de Gomar Collection include: La Gloria, which, at 887 carats, is one of the largest museum-quality…
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