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Lollobrigida’s jewels sell for nearly $5 million

by AFPRelaxnews in Auctions, Jewelry on 16th May 2013 | No Comments »

A pair of pearl earrings belonging to actress Gina Lollobrigida sold for an auction record of $2.39 million at Sotheby’s Geneva Tuesday as the veteran Italian star auctioned off some dazzling jewellery.

John Lennon’s Ferrari for sale

by AFPRelaxnews in Auctions, Celebrities on 16th May 2013 | No Comments »

On July 12, Bonhams will auction off John Lennon‘s very first car, a Ferrari 330GT Coupé, during the Festival of Speed in Goodwood, England. The sports car is expected to fetch between £180,000 and £220,000 (US$275,000-338,000).

First printed book in America to be auctioned

by AFPRelaxnews in Auctions on 16th April 2013 | No Comments »

A translation of Biblical psalms that was the first book ever printed in what became the U.S. goes on auction this November, with an expected price tag of $15-30 million.

Christie’s to start auctions in mainland China

by AFPRelaxnews in Auctions on 11th April 2013 | No Comments »

Auction house Christie’s has annouced plans to hold auctions in Shanghai, from fall 2013, after having recieved a license to operate independently on the mainland.

Chinese bowl sells at Sotheby’s for record $9.5 million

by AFPRelaxnews in Auctions on 11th April 2013 | No Comments »