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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.
Hamptons Auto Classic auction to offer some classic & exotic motor cars
As always the Hamptons Auto Classic auction is set to impress collectors and classic car enthusiasts by auctioning some very rare and coveted classic motor cars On June 13 at 12 noon. This will also be the 15th year into its renowned auctions.
The highlights of this Å”boutique auction include is a magnificent 1962 Ferrari 250 PF II cabriolet, that is expected to go for a higher price than it is actually worth. Another much anticipated car is the 1964 AC 289 Cobra. This car is the first product by the joint lliance of Carroll Shelby and the British AC Company. Last but not the least is a 1957 Corvette from the collection of Max Weinberg, the renowned drummer, who now leads the band on The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien.
According to event founder and organizer Peter Mole, The Hamptons Auto Classic is the place to invest in Jaguars, Austin Healeys, Mercedes Benz and Porsches, a Bentley or two and some striking American masterpieces as well.
Legendary Auto Union D-type racer for sale!
In the upcoming sale of Exceptional Motorcars and Memorabilia on August 14 by Bonhams, the 1939 Auto Union D-type car is being offered for sale! The iconic Grand Prix racing car is also one of the rarest vintage cars in the world.
What I found to be the best thing about the legendary car is not its specifications but the fact that it was one of Hitler’s favorites. And also the fact that it is one of the only three that ever existed and was driven by the Fƒ¼hrer’s friend Hans Stuck in the 1939 Grand Prix racing season.
Rare Tyrannosaurid skull to sell between $120,000 and $140,000
The much anticipated Natural History auction at Bonhams on June 1, 2009 is reportedly going to feature a collection of unique fossil specimens.
The highlight of the auction is an extremely rare Tyrannosaurid skull. This skull is one of only three or four Alioramus skulls to have ever been discovered.
The skull also known as the ŔTyrant Lizard from the Age of Dinosaurs was found in the Nemegt Formation, Gobi Desert, Central Asia and is now expected to sell between $120,000 and $140,000.
Other items in the auction:
- Triceratops skull from the Hell Creek Formation, North Dakota (est. between $100,000 and $125,000)
- Large Jurassic Ichthyosaur specimen ($60,000 to $80,000)
- Entire petrified wood tree ($125,000 to $150,000)
- Titanothere skeleton ($20,000 to $25,000)
- A very large mammoth tusk ($20,000 to $25,000)
Diamond Blouse for $1.4 million to be auctioned in Dubai
Diamonds are undeniably girl’s best friend, but there are limitations for a best friend too! I too love these sparkling rocks, but you wouldn’t catch me wearing a diamond blouse (even if I could afford it). The $1.4 million diamond-studded top unveiled in February during Milan Fashion Week will go on the auction block in Dubai in mid December. It was created by the late renowned fashion designer Gianfranco Ferr in a joint effort with diamond company and DTC sightholder Dalumi. It concluded Ferr’s women’s collection for fall/winter 2007/2008. Matched with black tuxedo pants and a black silk cape, the outfit was worn on the runway by British rock singer Skin. More than 900 diamonds weighing more than 300 cts. were stitched in curved horizontal rows across a sheer black vest. The diamonds were of G color and VS and higher clarity and were set in white-gold studs. A single Ferr employee hand-stitched each diamond onto the fabric.
Adolf Hitler’s globe up for auction
I detest Hitler and would never think of associating with him in any form. Not even a globe from his home. But if you are interested and hunting for “only one of its kind’ and distinctive objects then you would like to bid for a globe found by American soldier Barsamian. He found the globe in May 1945 in the Berghof, Hitler’s home in the Bavarian Alps town of Berchtesgaden. He boxed it up with a few other keepsakes, including a pistol and a dagger, and shipped them home. For more than 60 years, he kept the globe at his home in Oakland. It wasn’t displayed prominently, and he only told its story when close friends would ask. Now Barsamian is putting the artifact up for auction, along with all the military paperwork that allowed him to bring it back to the United States, including a certificate that reads “1 Global Map, German, Hitler’s Eagle Nest.” John Barsamian who is 91 now says that “Literally, the place is all bombed out and here this globe is sitting there on the desk.”
Oscar Award won by Orson Welles for “Citizen Kane”
Lately on the market we have the Oscar won by Orson Welles from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for best Screenplay for Citizen Kane. It is expected to fetch $800,000 and $1.2 million at a scheduled Sotheby’s auction on 11 December. The deserving value invited by award is significantly because of its status of being the 1941 classic. It won only one Oscar, but Orson Welles’ 1941 film “Citizen Kane” is widely considered his best movie. The movie had a star-studded cast. Welles was fearless in the filmmaking and he had complete autonomy, all of which helped him create a landmark movie
In 2003, Welles sold the Oscar to the Dax Foundation, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit group that supports various educational, health and other causes. Dax is auctioning the Oscar.
Rothschild Faberge egg
A new discovery, a Faberge egg, which was made for a top-banking dynasty was made lately. The scheduled auction at Chistie’s International’s Russian winter auction in London next month, is expected to fetch up to $18mn(13 million euros) Peter Carl Faberge presented the egg in 1902 to Baron Edouard de Rothschild as an engagement gift. The unique Cockerel on top of the egg decked up with diamonds pops out and flaps its wings after every one hour. It then shakes it’s head during the aperture and the closure of it’s beak. The exceptional masterpiece festooned in Pink and Gold features a mechanical figure and clock. The Russian jeweler, Faberge produced only 50 eggs for the Royal family and besides this he is said to have created another 12 of similar standards for his private clients.
Saddam’s stuff going to be put up for sale
Saddam, the ugly tyrant made a lot of money by butchering people, but fortunately he could not take the money and the stuff he bought with it back home to hell. So it lays where he lived and his ex employee, Haitham Wihaib is putting up his stuff for sale including some bling stuff like custom made Gold and diamond Rolex, Dior Sunglasses and the Cartier Pen. He intends to raise about £350,000 ($714,363) which would apparently be put up for the schools in Iraq.
Darjeeling Limited Louis Vuitton Luggage
Louis Vuitton luggage is the star of the new Wes Anderson movie. The Darjeeling Limited revolves around three brothers’ journey through India carrying their dead father’s luggage. Luggage that is designed by Jacobs for Louis Vuitton! The monogrammed steamer trunks, duffels, and suitcases play an integral role in the film and were specially designed by Vuitton using aged calfskin, velvet lining, and a jungle pattern created by Anderson’s brother, Eric. The brothers played by Owen Wilson, Jason Schwartzman, and Adrien Brody also wear Vuitton-designed suits throughout the film.
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