The violin used by the bandmaster in the Hollywood film Titanic, in a poignant scene depicting the string quartet playing “Nearer, My God, to Thee” during the ship’s sinking, is expected to fetch up to £60,000 at auction with Henry Aldridge & Son in Wiltshire at the end of the month. As the rising water … Read more
Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Sabado por la Noche (1984) will headline Christie’s 20th/21st century evening sale in Hong Kong on March 28th, coinciding with Art Basel Hong Kong for the first time. Estimated at HK$95 million–HK$125 million (US$13 million–$16 million), the frenetic painting, awash in vivid hot pinks and deep blood reds, is an immersive masterpiece. Ranking … Read more
If a few million dollars on a new supercar doesn’t excite you, perhaps it’s time to think about a classic. Take, for instance, the 1957 Jaguar XKSS—one of just 16 ever made and the first of its kind to be auctioned in Europe. Be sure to give your accountant a heads-up, as auction house RM … Read more
A rare 49-year-old whisky from The Dalmore, presented in a breathtaking glass sculpture designed by Melodie Leung of Zaha Hadid Architects, sold for US$117,400 at a Sotheby’s auction, raising money for the V&A Dundee, Scotland’s design museum. Only three bottles of this exquisite creation exist. This Dalmore whisky, part of the limited-edition Luminary No. 2 … Read more
A 1962 Ferrari 330 LM/250 GTO by Scaglietti, widely regarded as one of the most coveted Ferraris ever produced, achieved a record-breaking sale price of $51.7 million at an RM Sotheby’s auction in New York City. Adorned in a vibrant shade of scarlet, Chassis 3765, featuring the distinctive No. 7 racing livery, holds a unique … Read more
Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky has introduced its most aged whisky to date, the 55-year-old Bowmore STAC. This extraordinary whisky will go under the hammer at the Distiller’s One of One Charity Auction on October 5th, with all proceeds dedicated to supporting underprivileged young adults in Scotland through the Youth Action Fund. “Bowmore STAC … Read more