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May 16, 2013 | Contributor: Jared Paul SternLuxury watch collectors took note this week as new world records were set for ultra-rare Rolex and Patek Philippe models over the magical million-dollar mark. Christie's Important Watches sale in Geneva racked up the most impressive results, with $22.6 million gained in total with buyers from 40 different countries across five continents.... Read More | 
Jan 21, 2013 | Contributor: Jared Paul Stern | 2 CommentsIn a still uncertain economy rare Ferraris have become the blue-chip investment of choice judging by record-breaking auction results over the weekend. RM Auctions, the world’s largest auction house for investment-quality luxury automobiles, brought in $36.4 million in sales at its epic event held at the luxurious Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa. The sale represents a massive 42 percent increase over last year’s sale even though there were fewer vehicles featured this time.... Read More | 
Dec 6, 2012 | Contributor: Jared Paul SternJust in time for the holiday season, celebrated auction house Christie’s New York is inaugurating December Luxury Week, a new a bi-annual sales series devoted to the very best in luxury jewelry, watches, wine and design. From December 10-15, more than $50 million worth of the world’s finest examples in each category will cross the auction block over six separate sales, to the delight of collectors and neophytes alike.... Read More | 
Dec 4, 2012 | Contributor: Nicolle KeoghAmy Winehouse continues to make celebrity news headlines even a year and a half after her death. After several unsuccessful months on the market, the "Rehab" singer's Camden Square home in which she passed in July 2011 finally sold for $3.2 million at auction. Just last month, Winehouse's wedding dress and one other outfit were stolen from the house. The dress, which was valued at $210,000, had been set to go to auction to support the Amy Winehouse Foundation.... Read More | 
Sep 7, 2012 | Contributor: James Rothaar | 1 CommentChristie's, the number-one auctioneer worldwide, unleashes another online-only auction in the form of 50 Years of James Bond: The Auction. The event, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Ian Fleming-created James Bond character, will feature an online-only auction in conjunction with a live auction in early October. Christie’s and EON Productions are working together on the special-themed, 007-memorabilia event.... Read More | 
Aug 24, 2012 | Contributor: James Rothaar | 3 CommentsSignature Cellars, Christie’s first online-exclusive sale of fine and rare wines totaled $819,715. The auction house reported that 88 percent of the lots sold and that the most expensive item was a dozen bottles of 1982 Château Lafite-Rothschild that sold for $42,350 to a private collector.... Read More | 
Jul 17, 2012 | Contributor: James RothaarMore than 300 lots will be available for Christie's first exclusive online wine sale in early August. The Signature Cellar sale will feature fine and rare wines ranging from top Bordeaux and burgundy to cult favorites from Bandol and Napa Valley.... Read More | 
Jul 6, 2012 | Contributor: Mila Pantovich | 1 CommentRolls-Royce has been one of the world's top luxury car companies since its beginning in 1904, and in 1906 they released the 40/50hp Silver Ghost model. The car soon became one of the finest luxury automobiles in the world, recognized by its ruggedness, quality, power, and reliability. Now, some lucky anonymous buyer is a proud owner of the model, having outbid everyone else at a record-breaking auction put on by Bonhams on June 29, 2012. The classic vehicle sold for $7.1 million, making it the most expensive Rolls-Royce ever sold at an auction.... Read More | 
Jun 27, 2012 | Contributor: JustLuxe TeamHave you ever wanted your very own luxury ski resort just steps away from the chair lift? Now may be your chance. The 5,900-sqaure-foot Howard Estate is ready to be auctioned off by Concierge Auctions and Sun Valley Sotheby's International Realty on July 19, 2012. Set at the base of Bald Mountain's slopes, the large luxury home is in Sun Valley, Idaho, one of the world's more popular ski destinations. With no minimum bid required, the tri-level home was originally listed for $5.995 million and offers people the chance to own their dream home or vacation resort.... Read More | 
Nov 23, 2011 | Contributor: JustLuxe Team | 1 CommentThe engagement ring of actress Sharon Tate is going to hit the auction block at... Read More | 
Nov 4, 2011 | Contributor: Jared Paul SternTwo upcoming sales of pop culture memorabilia at Christie’s this month contain some sensational items of celebrity clothing. On November 15 at the Pop Culture: Rock and Pop Memorabilia auction in London the house will offer a black suit worn by the Sex Pistols’ Sid Vicious from 1978, estimated at $15,990 - $23,985; a wild velvet jacket worn by T. Rex’s Marc Bolan circa 1975-1977, estimated at $7,995 - $11,193; a black leather vest worn by Johnny Cash circa 1964-1969, estimated at $3,198 - $4,797; and one of Michael Jackson’s trademark fedoras from 1984, estimated at $2,399 - $3,198.... Read More | | 1 |
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