Every one of the 401 lots in Ewbank’s November 21st Vintage Posters auction sold, to amass a final total of £81,500, around 70% above the highest hopes for the sale. Topping the white glove sale at a premium-inclusive £2,340 against hopes of just £80-120 was a rare 30 x 40 inch British Quad poster with artwork by Peter Strausfeld for the 1964 film The Red Desert. Starring Monica Vitti and Richard Harris, the film had won the Grand Prix Golden Lion at that year’s Venice Film Festival and was...
Louis Vuitton Visionary Journeys Seoul, the cultural ‘escapade’ at LV The Place Seoul, Shinsegae The Reserve, is presented as an immersive narrative devoted to the luxury goods house’s heritage of travel, craftsmanship, and innovation. Spanning three floors, the scenography has been conceived in collaboration with Shohei Shigematsu-OMA as a progression through themed rooms that trace Louis Vuitton’s evolution from a visionary trunkmaker to a global House of Culture. The experience begins in the Trunkscape room,...
Three brothers made an extraordinary discovery under a pile of faded newspapers while cleaning out their late mother’s California loft last Christmas; an original copy of the June 1939 first edition of the Superman comic, in remarkably good condition. It has now become the highest-priced comic book ever sold, fetching $9.12m (£7m) at Heritage Auctions, which described it as the “pinnacle of comic collecting”. The comic was in a collection of six found in 2024,...
Asprey Studio has announced Marvel Masterpieces Avengers: Asprey Studio Collection, a groundbreaking physical and digital art collection honouring some of Marvel’s most legendary comic book characters. The collection features 60 of Marvel’s iconic characters, each offered as a handcrafted sterling silver sculpture and a corresponding digital artwork, both crafted by Asprey Studio. The digital artworks and the physical sculptures are unique masterpieces that celebrate craftsmanship, heritage, and innovation. With origins dating back to 1939, the...
An exceptionally rare jewel of historic and artistic significance, the Astor Turquoise and Diamond Tiara by Cartier, circa 1930 – once owned by Nancy, Viscountess Astor (1879–1964) – and presented by The Jewellery Trading Room has been awarded ‘Best Object’ at the LAPADA 2025 Excellence Awards. The tiara, a masterpiece of Eastern-inspired design and technical brilliance, was crafted by Cartier London and adapted from an earlier circa 1915 diamond bandeau. A symbol of her distinctive...
Online car platform Car & Classic has announced its inaugural Collector Edition auction, featuring rare Bentleys, Aston Martins, Ferraris, and a Lamborghini. Car & Classic is launching its first Collector Edition sale this November. This new event combines the convenience of online bidding with a traditional auction format, featuring handpicked iconic cars from all eras and offering collectors and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire a top-grade collector’s car. Tom Wood, CEO at Car & Classic, says: “When we...
Across a world defined by speed and disposability, certain objects still carry history, skill, and story in every stitch. Heritage craftsmanship, once taken for granted and now rediscovered, offers a counterpoint to fast fashion. These items are more than functional: they tell stories, embody tradition, and reflect values of quality and integrity. Among them, the humble bag has become both a cultural artefact and a marker of identity, its stitching carrying as much history as...
A rare collection blending rare ancient artefacts with modern gemstones previews at M.S. Rau in New Orleans, followed by an exclusive NYC Jewelry Week collection launch. The striking new series bridges the worlds of antiquity and contemporary design, drawing upon genuine historical artefacts spanning from 1200 BC to 1880 AD. Ech piece integrates ancient treasures with modern gemstones, precious metals, and pearls. Every jewel is a celebration of human history, reinterpreted through Rebecca Rau’s distinct...
The 10th anniversary edition of WatchTime New York, North America’s premier watch collector event, concluded on a high note at Manhattan’s Gotham Hall. The tenth annual watch enthusiast event, held October on 17th-19th, drew record attendance from collectors, enthusiasts, and watch industry leaders for three days of exhibitions and exclusive experiences. Produced by WatchTime Magazine, the milestone event featured a record 44 exhibiting brands and attracted over 2,700 visitors in 2025, solidifying its reputation as...
Gordon & MacPhail has revealed the ‘Artistry in Oak’ decanter design by internationally acclaimed American architect Jeanne Gang, marking the release of the oldest single malt Scotch ever bottled – Gordon & MacPhail 85 Years Old from Glenlivet Distillery. Gordon & MacPhail sought to commission a creative partner to design a unique decanter to house their most precious whisky to date. A partnership built on common values and a shared commitment to leave a legacy...
