Auction houses is now the marketplace for many of the finest luxury collectibles. For many years, the dominant categories were old master paintings, modern art and antiques. However, in recent years, vintage watches, rare jewelry and mid-century design have become increasingly popular among collectors and therefore a dominant force in […]
The find of this week is the whimsical and phantasmal Balloon Bench created by Japanese designer Satoshi Itasaka. Inspired by the 1953 French film Le Ballon Rouge, the mobile bench is a part of the anticipated Design sale at Parisian auction house Tajan, taking place on November 8. Itasaka uses illusion to make the design appear […]
Carrying the signature attribute of Aalto designs, this serving trolley is currently on auction at Bukowskis Gothenburg, with a current bid of approximately € 834, already over its estimate. Creating light and elegant, yet sturdy frames, Alvar Aalto used bent birch plywood in many of his famous designs, including this […]
The true bromance of two masters of modern art has us swooning this week! The find of this week is this abstract composition silkscreen by the Pop Art genius Roy Lichtenstein, “Homage to Max Ernst”, which is a part of the Moderna sale at Bukowskis Stockholm on October 18. Predominantly blue, […]
Sotheby’s revealed the full list of the much anticipated Bowie/Collector sale, bringing the extent of late icon David Bowie’s collection to light for the first time. The catalogue includes more than 350 works, which will go under the hammer on November 10-11. The remarkable collection of David Bowie will be auctioned […]
“The ultimate goal of the architect is to create a paradise. Every house, every product of architecture should be a fruit of our endeavor to build an earthly paradise for people.” Alvar Aalto The Paimio Chair epitomizes the humanism, functionalism and innovativeness of modern design. Designed by Finnish architect Alvar […]
Los Angeles Modern Auctions welcomes the new season with their much anticipated Fall auction on October 9th with remarkable lots both from Fine Arts and Design departments. LAMA’s founder Peter Loughrey will return to the auction room for this exciting sale, with highlights by Ed Ruscha, Andy Warhol and Ad […]
One of the most anticipated art events of the French capital, Art Élysées returns to Champs-Élysées for its 10th edition. Art Élysées – Art & Design Art Fair gathers about 75 galleries in its 3 iconic pavilions, exhibiting a broad range of modern art, contemporary art and 20th century design furniture. Taking […]
This week instead of a “find” of the week, we have a “catch” because this Shell Chair by Hans J. Wegner is an absolute bargain. Featuring moulded teak back and seat on a beech frame, this design icon is open to bidding on Bruun Rasmussen until September 6 10:42 PM Copenhagen […]
Pablo Picasso is no doubt one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, transforming the course of art history. Picasso started to show his talent as a child prodigy and at the end of his life was one of the most renowned artists of the 20th century. Picasso […]