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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.

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

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

A rare red “lotus bowl” from the Chinese emperor Kangxi period of 1662-1722 has been sold for an eye-popping $9.5 million at a Hong Kong sale.

Patek Philippe Clock Fetches $2.3 Million

by admin in Luxury Watches on 10th April 2013 | No Comments »

An intricate Patek Philippe clock decorated with diamonds and rubies achieved $2.3 million at a Sotheby’s auction in Hong Kong this weekend.

Sotheby’s to Auction Dinner with elBulli Chef

by AFPRelaxnews in Auctions on 3rd April 2013 | No Comments »

Auction house Sotheby’s is offering the highest bidder at an upcoming wine auction the chance to enjoy a dinner prepared by legendary chef Ferran Adrià himself.

$3 tag sale find sells at Sotheby’s for $2.23 million

by AFPRelaxnews in Auctions on 22nd March 2013 | No Comments »

A $3 tag sale buy has turned into a massive windfall for the lucky bargain hunter: the Chinese bowl sold for $2.23 million at an auction at Sotheby’s on Tuesday.

Picasso lover portrait sells for £28.6 mn in London

by AFPRelaxnews in Art on 7th February 2013 | No Comments »

A portrait of Pablo Picasso’s lover Marie-Therese Walter sold in London on Tuesday night for £28.6 million ($45.0 million), Sotheby’s auction house said.