Starstruck – Vintage Movie Posters
Through vintage movies we enter a glamorous world that has captivated audiences for generations. When Resnick visited London to launch his new book Starstruck, it was an opportunity to meet with one of the greatest collectors of vintage movie memorabilia.The Sublime
The sublime or the vision of the romantic imagination introduced a new era of creativity.
Lionel Messi’s Golden Foot
Currently rated world’s greatest footballer, Barcelona and Argentina player Lionel Messi, has had his left foot immortalized in a solid gold casting.
Valuable Chess Sets
Brilliant moves and classic blunders have kept chess players fascinated for generations, while the chess sets themselves become more and more collectable, here we cover valuable chess sets.HOT TOPICS
- Fine Wine Auctions Fine wine continues to be seen as a safe haven for investors, and a buoyant year for fine wine auctions suggests investors’ cellars are building.
- Garage Wine - Microwineries Produce Cult Wines Small is indeed beautiful as the developing trend in wine today comes from the microwinery and microchateaux, producing the newly labelled Garage Wine or vins de garage—cult wines that are very appealing for both connoisseurs and collectors.
- Bloomsbury Book Auctions Sells Valuable Books A profile of the international Bloomsbury auction house with Rupert Powell, managing director.
- Gems By Dayekh Combine Artistry And Technology The true brilliance of a diamond only comes to light when artistry and modern technology are combined to create a gemstone that outshines them all. Taking Dayekh Gems to new heights are two brothers who know their sparkle from their glitter.
- Adler’s Fine and Innovative Jewellery Continuing our series that reflects on great fashion brands and style icons, the name of Adler is synonymous with fine jewellery. This firm’s reputation stems from a long line of family jewellers, all of the highest repute.
Collections
Starstruck – Vintage Movie Posters
Through vintage movies we enter a glamorous world that has captivated audiences for generations. When Resnick visited London to launch his new book Starstruck, it was an opportunity to meet with one of the greatest collectors of vintage movie memorabilia.
Fine Wine Auctions
Fine wine continues to be seen as a safe haven for investors, and a buoyant year for fine wine auctions suggests investors’ cellars are building.
Garage Wine - Microwineries Produce Cult Wines
Small is indeed beautiful as the developing trend in wine today comes from the microwinery and microchateaux, producing the newly labelled Garage Wine or vins de garage—cult wines that are very appealing for both connoisseurs and collectors.
Art Focus
Gems By Dayekh Combine Artistry And Technology
The true brilliance of a diamond only comes to light when artistry and modern technology are combined to create a gemstone that outshines them all. Taking Dayekh Gems to new heights are two brothers who know their sparkle from their glitter.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Years in Vienna
Just when Mozart’s success leapt to unprecedented heights and it seemed he could do nothing wrong, fortune turned against him. A new exhibition puts the spotlight on Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's five distinct years in Vienna, 1784-1789.
The Legend of Zelda And Classical Operas
The Legend of Zelda and the journey that follows—a journey that may take you onwards to classical operas such as Anna Bolena, Siegfried, and La Traviata, courtesy of The Met: Live in HD, as the curtain rises on a glittering new opera season.
Art Trends
Lichtenstein’s Sleeping Girl – Pop Art Artwork
When a twentieth century masterpiece comes up for sale on May 8, auction magic will be created, says Sotheby’s Worldwide Head of Contemporary Art, Tobias Meyer. Charles Ford talks to Tobias Meyer about Roy Lichtenstein’s Sleeping Girl.
Issey Miyake’s Pleats Please Collection
Stunning designs, imaginative vision and a hunger for new technological advances are what make Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake's Pleats Please collection one of the most innovative forces in today’s fashion world.
Art Dubai - Craftsmanship Of Cartier’s Jewellery
The annual art fair, Art Dubai, features works by local artists and brings visitors closer to the Middle and Far East, as well as the sparkle of the design and craftsmanship of Cartier’s jewellery.
Modern Collectables
Adler’s Fine and Innovative Jewellery
Continuing our series that reflects on great fashion brands and style icons, the name of Adler is synonymous with fine jewellery. This firm’s reputation stems from a long line of family jewellers, all of the highest repute.
Modern Collectables
Today, true modern collectables take pride of place through their high quality, effortless style and unique charm. Emma Cowles looks at the latest elegant and valuable objects that achieve this feat, from exclusive rings to Edwardian classics.
Modern Collectables
The latest high-end MUST-HAVES to add to your collection
Life & Culture
Exhibitions Around The World
‘Exhibitions Around the World’ features the top cultural events currently taking place all over the globe.
Unmissable Events - Eccentric, Regal And Random
Bringing you a mix of the high-minded, eccentric, regal, random, and unmissable events happening as 2012 draws to a close.
The Grand Tour Of The 18th Century
In the eighteenth century, the Grand Tour was an obligatory part of a young nobleman’s artistic, intellectual and sentimental education.
Cities of Culture
Valuable Chess Sets
Brilliant moves and classic blunders have kept chess players fascinated for generations, while the chess sets themselves become more and more collectable, here we cover valuable chess sets.
Starstruck – Vintage Movie Posters
Through vintage movies we enter a glamorous world that has captivated audiences for generations. When Resnick visited London to launch his new book Starstruck, it was an opportunity to meet with one of the greatest collectors of vintage movie memorabilia.
Fine Wine Auctions
Fine wine continues to be seen as a safe haven for investors, and a buoyant year for fine wine auctions suggests investors’ cellars are building.
Sotheby's View
Sotheby’s Highlights
The world’s leading auction house highlights rare and unique collectors’ items from recent and future auctions in Sotheby’s international salerooms.
Timepieces and Tourbillons At Sotheby’s
Exceptional tourbillons and bejewelled timepieces by master craftsmen from houses such as Patek Philippe and Cartier have come under the hammer at Sotheby’s in October.