ZURICH (REUTERS).- Demand for art, watches, rare wines, vintage cars and other offbeat investments that set pulses racing expanded in 2010 as wealth levels of the world’s super-rich rebounded from the financial crisis, a report said. “The value of many…
Bonhams Hong Kong Sales Reach HK $200 Million (£15.6M) Milestone with 2011 Spring Auctions
HONG KONG.- Bonhams Hong Kong 2011 Spring Auctions held from 23 to 26 May at the Island Shangri-La Hotel came to a successful conclusion with exceptional results achieved at every sale. The seven sales rang up a total of over HK$212 million (16.5 milli…
Treasures from the Wine Cellar of Sir David Frost to Be Sold at Christie’s in June
LONDON.- Christie’s is pleased to be offering a selection of wines from the collection of Sir David and Lady Carina Frost from the Chelsea home where they have lived for thirty years. The collection will be sold as part of the Fine & Rare Wines sa…
Inaugural Wine Auction Realizes $1.65+ Million at Heritage Auctions
BEVERLY HILLS, CA.- An Imperial of Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1982 brought $28,680 as the top lot of Heritage Auctions’ $1.65+ million Inaugural Signature® Wine Auction, April 1, held at the company’s Beverly Hills location, 9478, West Olympic Boul…
Christie’s Hong Kong Completes First Day of Two-Day Wine Sale with HK$53m/US$6.8m
HONG KONG.- Christie’s Hong Kong started the Spring season with its sale of Finest and Rarest Wines (Part I ) on Friday, 4th March 2011, with 91% of its lots sold, totalling HK$53,023,000/US$6,808,179. The two top lots of the day were both La…
In Time for the Holidays, Christie’s Launches Free App Optimized for the iPAD
NEW YORK, NY.- As the holiday shopping season reaches its fever pitch, Christie’s International, the world’s leading art business, is pleased to announce the availability of its new, free App designed specifically for users of the Apple iPad. With spec…
In Time for the Holidays, Christie’s Launches Free App Optimized for the iPAD
NEW YORK, NY.- As the holiday shopping season reaches its fever pitch, Christie’s International, the world’s leading art business, is pleased to announce the availability of its new, free App designed specifically for users of the Apple iPad. With spec…