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Louis XIII Teams Up With Hermès for One-of-a-Kind Collaboration

May 16, 2016  |   Contributor: Jackie Bryant

Louis XIII has teamed up with three quintessential French luxury houses for a truly unique collaboration. Luxury goods maker Hermès, silversmith Puiforcat and crystal-ware purveyor Saint-Louis have joined forces with the famed cognac maker to create what the brand says is, “a bespoke tribute to the Louis XIII mythical journeys through the ages.”

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Andy Warhol's Eothen Compound Sells for $50M & Breaks Montauk Records

Dec 17, 2015  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Venus Over Manhattan gallery founder Adam Lindemann just scored one of the most famous properties in contemporary art history: Andy Warhol’s Eothen compound in Montauk. An avid Warhol collector and acquaintance of the artist, it’s not a surprise that Lindemann procured the estate for $50 million (which makes it the priciest home to ever sell in the area). 

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This Centrally-Located $3.8M Penthouse Flat in London Will Definitely Brighten Your Day

Oct 15, 2015  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

In the market for a new two-bedroom penthouse flat in London? Of course you are! In a new video, United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty is showing off their listing off of Chancery Lone in Holborn, which is within walking distance from The West End, Covent Garden and Kings Cross. Boasting tons of natural light and 1,003 square feet of living space, the $3.8 million home is definitely our new favorite. 

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The Don Stott Collection: A 50 Year Love Affair With Burgundy Wines

May 13, 2015  |   Contributor: Alexander Westgarth

It’s not often that a wine auction captures the public’s attention with equal parts drama, history and significance: drama due to its depth and maturity; history from its long and careful acquisition process; and significance because of its unique, distinguished and utterly stunning offerings.

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Started From The Bottom...Now We’re Here (At Sotheby’s in NYC)

May 13, 2015  |   Contributor: Djani Schafer

While Drake wasn’t listed in our recent post on the top 10 Hollywood art collectors (although, aside from his amazing role in Degrassi, we’re not sure the rapper actually counts as “Hollywood” anyway), it seems he definitely has ties to the art world.

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Will the Exclusive Rancho Santa Fe's Casa Del Sol Break Auction Records?

Feb 11, 2015  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

It’s no secret that San Diego is one of the best places to live, with year-round sunshine and a relaxed SoCal atmosphere, but some of the city’s hottest neighborhoods are kept hush-hush—like the renowned Rancho Santa Fe. Heading to auction without reserve on February 26 is Casa Del Sol, a sprawling family compound that spans over eight acres. If you want to live in your very own resort spa, one that can rival that of The Four Seasons, you may want to watch the above video and mark your calendar. 

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Bill Gates' Exclusive Honeymoon Hideaway in Fiji to Be Sold to Highest Bidder

Jan 22, 2014  |   Contributor: Jared Paul Stern

The ultra-exclusive Lawedua estate on Wakaya Island, Fiji, where Bill and Melinda Gates spent part of their honeymoon in 1994 is being auctioned off to the highest bidder. New York-based Concierge Auctions will conduct the sale on February 7 on behalf of owner Mindy Stearns. 

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Rare Ferrari and Talbot-Lago Headline Multi-Million-Dollar Manhattan Auction

Dec 19, 2013  |   Contributor: Noah Joseph

If you've been looking at the ever-climbing prices being paid at auction for collector automobiles and wonder when values will begin to peak, we don't know what to tell you except that they haven't yet. Case in point, the Art of the Automobile event held by RM Auctions and Sotheby's in Manhattan — the first such auction to be held in New York for over a decade. 

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One-of-a-Kind Leica Digital Rangefinder on Bid at Jony and Marc's (RED) Auction

Oct 29, 2013  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

There are so many fantastic items up for grabs in the Jony and Marc's (RED) Auction put on by Sotheby's that we had a really hard time figuring out which ones we wanted to highlight. Scheduled to take place on November 23 in New York, the auction will be benefiting the popular AIDS charity (RED) — which was started by Bono — and was curated by designer Marc Newson and Apple designer Jony Ive (ahem, Sir Jonathan Ive). 

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$32.5 Million Jackson Hole Estate Going to No-Reserve Auction

Jul 2, 2013  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

Does anyone come to a no-reserve auction hopeful to be the only person in attendance and buy a million dollar estate for a dollar? Although there is no minimum bid to meet, it is unlikely to occur. A mansion set on 10.6 acres in Teton County in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, originally offered at $32.5 million, will go to auction on July 12.... Read More

Thatched $2M Cottage in Sweden Brings Back Old World Warmth

Jun 26, 2013  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Sweden is the birthplace of many beautiful things (Alexander Skarsgård, anyone?) and people flock to the Scandinavian country to check out all the rich culture it has to offer. If you want to take a step further and buy property there, we have just the luxury home for you. Located in Kullavik, this 3,681-square-foot home is a cozy thatched cottage that gives off the feel of an era past.... Read More

Salmanazar of Ornellaia 2010 Sells for Record $120,400 at Charity Auction

Jun 21, 2013  |   Contributor: Noah Joseph

How much would you pay for a bottle of wine? Twenty bucks? Fifty? A hundred or more? Try $122,400 on for size. That's how much one buyer recently paid at auction, setting the record for a single bottle of Italian wine.... Read More

Jewelry of Italian Actress Gina Lollobrigida Sets Records at Sotheby's Auction

May 17, 2013  |   Contributor: Alexa Mangrum

Jewelry once owned by Italian actress, photojournalism, and sculptor Gina Lollobrigida sold for nearly $5 million on Tuesday at Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels auction in Geneva.... Read More

Host Private Horse Races At Your Very Own Argentinian Polo Ranch

May 2, 2013  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

If you've always thought having a bunch of horses and living in Buenos Aires sounded like heaven on earth, we've found your future home. This luxury polo ranch, known as El Respiro, spans 123 acres and is in the district of Campana, only 43 miles away from the bustling city of Buenos Aires. 43 miles may sound far but it's a great distance to get the perks of quiet country living while still being close to the city.... Read More

Mother Buys $6M New York Apartment for Two-Year-Old Daughter

Apr 4, 2013  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich  |  5 Comments

Have you ever thought, "I should buy a £4,000,000 New York apartment for my toddler so she has somewhere to live when she goes to college?" According to the DailyMail, a Chinese state broadcaster has done just that and bought a luxury apartment in Manhattan (for around $6,078,800) in the acclaimed One57 tower for her daughter... Read More

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