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 […]
Design furniture might not be the most standard way to invest, however, the exploding market has shown that a smart purchase can yield impressive long-term ROI (return of investment). Let’s dive in. As the art market is getting more transparent with platforms such as Mearto, investing in design is gradually becoming […]
The perception of modern and contemporary design objects as mere functional interior objects have changed as the collector demand skyrocketed. Since early 1990s, mainly with the rise of the mid-century design trend, the secondary art market started to recognize design as a valuable category. Meanwhile, two main design focused auction houses were […]
This week’s find is this beautiful yet lethal Ottoman Yatağan from the 19th century. It is going under the hammer at Tajan Paris, Oriental Art auction on November 16, with a price estimate of €600-800. 69 cm. long, this elegant blade has an engraved silver plated sheath, decorated with trophies and […]
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 […]