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3 luxury categories that auction houses crave

3 luxury categories that auction houses crave

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 […]

Raoul Vion: Art Deco Poster (1918)

What to look for when investing in art

If you are keen to invest in art, it is important to understand a few basic points before you actually start buying the artworks. Here are some points you need to keep in mind while investing in art market: Written by Sonal Pawar. A Dubai based art collector and art advisor specializing […]

What is a Jaeger-LeCoultre worth

What is a Jaeger-LeCoultre worth

What is this watch worth? At Mearto we are currently helping a private seller in Dubai selling a beautiful Jaeger-LeCoultre (Duometre chronographe 600228s) at the right auction house. Pink gold, 2009, limited edition and in good condition. We have collected estimates from four leading auction houses. Here is the auction […]

Marc Newson, Lockheed Lounge, c. 1990, sold for £2,434,500 in April 2015 at Phillips. Photo courtesy of Phillips.

Top Design Auction Houses in the World

Phillips (established 1792) New York, London, Geneva, Hong Kong Key Personnel: Edward Dolman (Chairman and CEO), Jean-Paul Engelen (Worldwide Head of Contemporary Art), Vanessa Hallett (Senior Director and Worldwide Head of Photographs), Nazgol Jagan (Worldwide Director of Jewels) Notable Design Lots:   Marc Newson, Lockheed Lounge, c. 1990, £2,434,500 – April 2015 Isamu Noguchi, The […]

Mearto welcomes Artcurial!

Mearto welcomes Artcurial!

Ranking 9th on Art+Auction Top 25 Auction Houses of 2015, Artcurial takes its place among Mearto’s selection of the best auction houses. Artcurial auction house consists of a team of 120 people at your disposal to attend to your needs as a buyer or seller. The company hosts over a […]