This week Italian modern design is shining over the auction world with highlights at Cambi Casa d’Aste in Genoa and Phillips in New York. And this is the reason we chose this ingenious and elegant modern chandelier by Angelo Lelii from Cambi Aste’s Design auction, which takes place on December […]
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but could they also be her investment portfolio? Jewelry has been seen as a currency since time immemorial. It paid a king’s ransom in the medieval age and is still used as a dowry in some cultures. And if bought smart, it can generate […]
Starting 100,000 years ago with a shell necklace, jewelry has been the symbol of personal style and status. The word “jewelry” comes from Latin “jocale”, which means plaything. Appealing to a wide section of society, jewelry signifies the fashion and style of its era and individuality of its owner, with […]
Our find of this week is this dynamic painting “Quand la lumière se fait” (When the light happens/occurs) by Danish rebel Asger Jorn. It is one of the most striking works in the highly anticipated CoBrA auction at Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers on Bredgade. Jorn was educated in Paris at Fernand Léger‘s […]
When it comes to making a good but unconventional investment, an exquisite luxury wristwatch can often be a great option, considering you get to wear your stylish investment. However, don’t count on that by simply purchasing a luxury watch you are automatically making a good investment, because not all watches […]
Ever wondered how much your watch is worth? Or how much is normal for that exquisite watch you have your eyes on? Whether it is an heirloom piece or a new second hand, to make an estimate of a watch’s value, the model, general condition of the watch and specific criteria […]
This week’s find is a take on the popular sujet d’art “Odalisque” by the quirky and visionary Danish artist Wilhelm Freddie. Wilhelm Freddie (1909-1995), who could be categorized as the Danish Dali, started his oeuvre with abstract works, then moved on to Surrealism and later in his career returned to abstractization, evident in […]
Interest in wine investment has gradually increased along with the number of new wine connoisseurs and collectors –including the young and rich millennials. Moreover, the activity in wine investment has globalized, extending its focus to new emerging markets, most notably China. The fine wine auction market is now quite established […]
Gradually establishing itself as a popular auction category, wine is enjoying an increasing global demand in the last few decades. It is considered not only an enjoyment but also an investment, thus it is important to know how wine is valued, in order to buy and sell at the right […]
This week’s find is a witness to art history. Written by the founding father of Surrealism, French writer André Breton, this letter was addressed to writer Jean Carrive, one of the prominent members of the Surrealism movement. Writing on a page from the Surrealist Revolution journal, Breton expresses his eagerness awaiting […]