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ARTCURIAL Sale of the Collection Joseph Altounian
“The Joseph Altounian Collection is a rare and precious testimony to the ties between this family of antiquarians and the leading artists of the 20th century (Auguste Rodin, Max Jacob, Pablo Picasso, Amedeo Modigliani…). Artcurial is proud to unveil the unique collection owned by a family that has supplied the greatest American museums, and collectors the world over. ” Stéphane Aubert, Auctioneer, Associate Director, Artcurial Since the first half of the 20th century, the Altounian name has been renowned amongst the greatest antique dealers, museums, collectors and artists in France and worldwide. Now, the family is set to unveil a significant proportion of its collection to the public. Taking place…
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Elizabeth Taylor’s ‘Green Goddess’ 1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II
In 1960, Miss Taylor ordered her custom built Rolls Royce. She picked up the new automobile in England early in 1961. Later that year, she shipped it to the U.S. Known globally as the “Green Goddess” it was bestowed with this name due to its unique custom green color. The green color matched Taylor’s wedding dress and many other outfits she was photographed wearing throughout the rest of her career. This green was her favorite color. It was shortly after her widely publicized wedding to singer Eddie Fisher, Elizabeth Taylor ordered this stunning car for herself. She later divorced Eddie Fisher and married Richard Burton. She kept the Rolls. Elizabeth…
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Acker Enters New Realm by Holding its First-Ever Spirits Auction in May Featuring more than 300 lots of Rare Whiskies and Cognacs
Acker, the world’s leading auction house of rare and fine wines, announces its first spirits auction devoted to rare whiskies and cognacs. Driven by Demand The company’s foray into prestige spirits is in response to a white-hot market among global consumers and collectors. Titled “Acker Distilled,” the inaugural event, to be held on May 11 at the Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong, will feature a wide range of aged Scotch—the oldest of which dates to 1928, with several produced during war time, representing an era of rare distillations. People who cannot attend in person can also bid live online on all offerings from anywhere in the world via AckerLive, and…
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Fire & Light: Highlights From The Cenedese Archive, a Collection Of Rare Murano Glass Designs
Bonhams offers Fire and Light: A Selection of Highlights from the Cenedese Archive, a collection of over 150 glass designs from the Cenedese workshop of Murano, Italy with many of the works never seen in public and at auction for the first time. This sale presents an excellent opportunity for new and established collectors alike, with estimates ranging from $3,000 to $20,000. The company was founded by Gino Cenedese in 1946, and it went on to become one of the leading workshops in the island of Murano’s creative renaissance, bringing the firm international acclaim. Cenedese initially set up the firm in partnership with glass maestros, Alfred Barbini, Gino Fort, Angelo…
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AUCTION: A Masterpiece by Sir Anthony Van Dyck: Portrait of Princess Mary, daughter of King Charles I of England
A Masterpiece by Sir Anthony Van Dyck: Portrait of Princess Mary, daughter of King Charles I of England AUCTION HOUSE: Christie’s, London WHEN 6 December 2018, Old Masters Evening Sale This piece considered one of the most important European Royal Portraits to come to auction for a generation. It was Commissioned to celebrate the crucial alliance between the British crown & the House of Orange. Portrait of Princess Mary (1631–1660), daughter of King Charles I of England, full-length, in a pink dress decorated with silver embroidery and ribbons by Sir Anthony van Dyck, 1641, will be offered from a Distinguished Private Collection in Christie’s Old Masters Evening Sale on…
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Swann Galleries to offer Mucha designs from the birth of Art Nouveau
AUCTIONS A series of panel designs that helped Alphonse Mucha establish himself as the master of Art Nouveau will appear in Swann Auction Galleries’ Vintage Posters sale on August 1 with an estimate of $40,000 to $60,000. “Times of the Day”, from 1899, was the fourth of six panel series that Mucha created from 1896 to 1902, starting with The Seasons and ending with The Moon and the Stars. In typical style, they depict beautiful young women draped loosely in flowing robes, surrounded by flowers in nature and framed with decorative motifs. Ranging from Morning Awakening (Eveil du Matin) to Rest at Night (Repos de Nuit), the four lithographs lead…
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McLaren donates bespoke 570S Spider to Elton John’s AIDS Foundation’s Argento Ball 2018; winning bid £725,000 bid
McLaren Automotive, creator of luxury, high-performance sportscars and supercars, has for the very first time, donated a bespoke McLaren 570S Spider to the Elton John AIDS Foundation which was auctioned at the Argento Ball in association with BVLGARI & Bob and Tamar Manoukian on Wednesday, June 27 2018. Charitable Giving Every pound of the £725,000 it raised will be going to the Foundation to help with its goal of creating an AIDS-free future for everybody. The ball took place at Elton John’s home, Woodside in Berkshire UK, with Graham Norton as master of ceremonies and Ed Sheeran giving a special performance. Distinctive Bespoke Car with Enhancements To mark the unique…
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Bonhams Spring Sale Of Modern Decorative Art + Design
AUCTION Bonhams shares highlights from the upcoming auction of Modern Decorative Art + Design, which will take place on June 7 at 2pm. The sale encompasses over 130 lots and includes a broad selection of works from renowned designers such as Harry Bertoia, George Nakashima, Frank Lloyd Wright, Claude Lalanne, and Carlo Scarpa. Additional highlights include a Robert Goossens chandelier that was a special commission by fashion designer Cristóbal Balenciaga, Pierre Jeanneret armchairs directly from Chandigarh, a rare wall light attributed to Gino Sarfatti, and an exquisite enamel centrepiece by Thorolf Holmboe, circa 1907. Eclectic Sculptures Highlighting the sale is an eclectic collection of ten sculptures by Harry Bertoia that were mostly gifted from…
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Sotheby’s Moment: Masterworks: Imperial Alchemy – A Rare Falangcai Bowl
Date of Auction, 3 April, Hong Kong Masterworks: Imperial Alchemy – A Rare Falangcai Bowl This bowl was thrown and fired at the Imperial kilns and painted at the Forbidden City’s workshops. The gold-pink rare falangcai bowl is among the very finest enamelled porcelains made for the personal use of the Kangxi emperor. It was once owned by celebrated collector Henry M. Knight. This is its first appearance on the market in over thirty years and is a highlight of Sotheby’s upcoming sale Imperial Alchemy The H.M. Knight Falangcai Bowl (3 April, Hong Kong).
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Japanese Wine Auction House Kaigai Fine Wine Asia Under New Leadership
Kaigai is a Tokyo-based wine auction house and wholesale distributor of rare and fine wines. The company was part of a larger organisation as a wine division since 1964 and became a stand-alone company to focus on the fine and rare wines since 1991. It is one of the leading wine auction house in Japan with an extensive track record as a wine distributor and auction house. The company holds auctions twice per year, once in the Spring and once in the Fall. Kaigai Fine Wine Asia will also be hosting a series of wine dinners and unique experiences for the discerning individual. Kaigai Fine Wine Asia was recently acquired…
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