Luxury

Artcurial’s summer auction sells Grace Kelly’s bag for €104,000
Up for auction…sold!  A quick and easy feat, one might think. But selling 550 jewels, 270 watches and 90 Hermes bags in less than 72 hours is not within reach for a first-time auctioneer.
22 Jul, 2017
New ‘Motors’ auction of Hôtel des Ventes Monte-Carlo was a disappointment
The Hôtel des VentesMonte-Carlo set a record for car sales at the Yacht Club this week, but struggled to reach highs on its flagship lots.
11 Jul, 2017
Messi’s Audi R8 is up for auction in Monte-Carlo
FC Barcelona partner since 2006, Audi isn’t skimpy on gifts to Blaugrana. Every year, each player in the Catalan workforce chooses a catalog model before a collective handing-over. This season, the SUV Q7 was given to the players, 16 out of 22 opting for this model.
28 Jun, 2017
Rare Kashmir Sapphire Owned By A Princely Family Auctions For A Princely Sum
Auction House Exhibition: Contemporary Art
The Auction House has recently been exhibiting a few lots of the exceptional Prat collection of contemporary art.
27 Jun, 2017
Vladimir Putin’s $1 Million Watch Coming to Auction
Vladimir Putin is something of a horological connoisseur. His collection includes everything from a Blancpain Aqualung that he wore while signing the treaty to annex Crimea to a range of other watches.
19 Jun, 2017
Monaco Historic Grand Prix 2018
Unique retro car auction to launch in Monaco
The General Manager of Artcurial Motors, Matthieu Lamoure, takes the wheel of a new biannual auction. On 2 July, more than 100 prestigious vehicles will be presented in the Grimaldi Forum. A new market, or rather a change of scene for Artcurial, the auction house from Paris.
8 May, 2017
John Symond builds $75m luxury yacht to celebrate 70th birthday in Monaco
Talk about making a big splash — John ­Symond is planning the ultimate birthday party by buying himself the ultimate toy, a $75 million superyacht. The Aussie Home Loans megamillionaire has a reputation for throwing some of the biggest parties on Sydney’s lavish social circuit.
2 Apr, 2017
Trip to the Auctions: Adolf Hitler’s Phone, Items from Cézanne’s House, Cadillac and Bugatti
Adolf Hitler’s personal phone is ready to go under the hammer at the auctions. It was recovered by a British officer, Ralph Rayner, in May 1945 in the Führerbunker, a month after the dictator’s suicide. Russian soldiers had offered the officer the gift.
9 Feb, 2017
How much does a superyacht actually cost?
Yachts are hardly a mass market product and yet the superyacht market has carved out a niche in being even more exclusive, but how much does a yacht cost to build, buy or rent? Yacht Harbour will give you an overview of the current state of the market.
22 Jan, 2017
A rare chance to become part of the legend with the Studio Harcourt in Monaco
« You are not a real actor if you’ve not been photographed by Studio Harcourt» Roland Barthes Have you ever dreamed of being part of a legend? Studio Harcourt makes your dream come true… For more than 80 years, their photos have been the symbol of excellence, celebrated by the.
20 Jan, 2017
Artcurial’s Winter Auctions in Monaco
From the 19th to 21st of January, Artcurial will take up its Winter quarters in Monaco for sales dedicated to the most beautiful and deluxe pieces of jewelry, collectible watches and Hermes bags.
18 Jan, 2017
A Girl’s Best Friend or the Most Expensive Diamonds in the World
In this article we present the most splendid and expensive diamonds in the world to dazzle our readers. “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend!” as the popular song goes. But it’s not only ladies who are making friends with these shiny stones.
14 Jan, 2017
Artcurial Auctions a Comic Book for Millions. The World Record is Smashed!
Record Breaking Year for Auctions in France
In 2016, France’s auctioning world saw ‘la vie en rose’.  With the world market in decline, the Parisian scene is proudly on the rise. 2016, annus horribilis? Not in France’s auctioning world at least. In a difficult international context, the balance sheet for 2016 affirms a healthy French market.
5 Jan, 2017
The Sotheby's Auction is a tribute to the legendary Karl Lagerfeld
Precious Bids
On the 11th and 12th of December, Monte-Carlo auction house will hold a prestigious jewellery auction. Hundreds of exceptional pieces will be ready to make amateur and seasoned collectors’ dreams come true.
7 Dec, 2016
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