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Damien Hirst-painted piano auctioned for $450,000
At the 30th anniversary of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) celebrated in Los Angeles, a Damien Hirst-painted piano “” played on by Lady Gaga at the event – was sold off for $450,000.
The stars who attended this event included Williams and Japanese superflat master Takashi Murakami.
Limited Edition Surface Table by Terence Woodgate and John Barnard
Have you been in the mood to revamp your home dƒcor? If yes, then this surface table designed by Terence Woodgate and John Barnard is just the thing for you.
Limited to only 99 units, the surface table has been crafted using art autosport and aerospace technology and unidirectional carbon fiber, lacquer or wood veneer and steel legs. Rest assured they have left no stone unturned to make this table ready for your lavish parties and family gatherings.
Other details:
- 8 feet long (94.5inches)
- 39.4inches wide
- 29.5inches high
- Thickness just lesser than 1/10 on an inch
Price: $50,000
18th century Hookah goes under hammer, fetches $356,700
Hookahs have become a rage yet again. Don’t believe me? Well! there you are-a rare and intact Mughal gilt-decorated glass hookah base by Bonhams fetched a whopping ‚£234,000 ($356,700) at an auction at Bonhams Islamic and Indian Sale. The masterpiece which was touted to be sold for ‚£8,000-‚£12,000 ($12,200 -$18,300) has fetched more than 20 times its pre-sale estimate price.
The 19.5cm tall gilded green glass bowl is prized with a globular body and a short cylindrical neck with a rib.
The history of this Hookah takes us back to (1904-1947), in the house of John Clough its first owner who was an avid collector of Indian furniture and works of art and High Court Judge in Calcutta.
Rare Picasso masterpieces to be auctioned
Nobody else but only Pablo Picasso could think of making a portrait of himself without being overly self critical. In one-of-its-kind of auction-cum-display, the Metropolitan Museum of Art has planned to put up all its Picasso paintings, drawings, sculptures and ceramics on public display. The auction cum display will also include the damaged and the restored artwork of the legend which is known by the name ŔThe Actor.
The rare masterpieces which will be auctioned are “Nude, Green Leaves and Bust” (Christie’s) and “Femme au Chapeau, Buste” (Sotheby’s). While “Nude, Green Leaves and Bust” is expected to draw between $70 million and $90 million, “Femme au Chapeau, Buste” is touted to earn $8 million to $12 million.
250 year-old jade elephants to be auctioned for millions
Historic sculptures and artworks have always fetched million of dollars in various auctions. This time auctioneers Woolley and Wallis are expecting the same to happen when they auction one of the rarest jade elephants which were made for Emperor Qianlong almost 250-year years ago.
These sculptures measure just 7.5 inches long and 6.5 inches high, and are said to be made by China’s finest craftsmen.
The bidding start price of these sculptures is expected to be around ‚£250,000, ($388,000). These art pieces are believed to be brought to Britain in the 19th century before it became the prized possession of Mary Anna Marten, OBE, who died this year aged 80.
Along with these elephants there will be one more item possessed by Marten will be included in the auction which is a Chinese imperial white jade bell. the auction will take place on May 19th in Salisbury.
A Masterpiece by Pablo Picasso up on display at Christie’s
A Pablo Picasso painting – Portrait of Angel Fernandez de Soto (The Absinthe Drinker) ” will be put for sale at Christie’s auction of Impressionist and Modern Art in London on June 23.
According to Jussi Pylkkanen, head of Christie’s Europe division, the painting is one of the most important works of art to be offered at auction in decades.
Expected to fetch between $46.4 to $61.9 million, The Absinthe Drinker was formerly acquired by The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation at an auction in New York in May 1995 for $29.2 million.
Proceeds from the sale will be donated to The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation whose principal objectives are to promote the advancement of the arts, culture and heritage for the public benefit.
Ulysse Nardin’s dynamic ‘Classico Lady Watch’
The Ulysse Nardin Classico Lady Watch defines fine Swiss watch making with the exceptional art of enamel. Decorated with flawless ideal cut natural diamonds on its face and bezel, this breathtaking timepiece has kept Ulysse Nardin in the forefront of watchmaking technology.
Features include:
- Diameter 35 mm
- 18 ct white gold case with 60 diamonds
- Genuine jewellery enamel dial set with diamonds
- Power-reserve -‚ Approx. 42 hours Self-winding
- Water-resistant 50 meters
- Sapphire crystals
- Bright Blue Leather strap
- Folding clasp
Charles Dickens’ Dog’s Collar Sold for $11,590!
A dog collar that once belonged to Charles Dickens was sold for $11,590 at Bonhams New York’s sale of dog art.
The leather and brass collar, inscribed with Dickens’ name had been estimated to sell for $4,000 to $6,000.
Last year, an ivory-and-gold toothpick that belonged to Dickens sold for $9,150 at auction.
The Precious Rebels collection – Truly one of a kind
Dallas artist Amanda Dunbar, 27, has unveiled her Precious Rebels collection consisting of 30 art Guitars, hand painted and studded with thousands of Swarovski crystals.
Ranging from $15,000 to $75000, these exceptional artistic masterpieces are refurbished and equipped with radio frequency identification technology.
The Illusion Razor-2 Moving Art conceals your flat TV with the click of a button.
The Illusion Razor-2 Moving Art conceals your flat TV with the click of a button.
Designed to accommodate TVs within its structure, Illusion Razor-2 includes:
- 1x Artwork from the Illusion Art Gallery
- Optional Art Selections or Client supplied art is available at additional cost
- 1x Frame from the Illusion Frame Gallery and Optional Frames are available at additional cost
- 1x Lutron IR remote control & receiver
- 1x Lutron QED Drive Unit
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