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19 Magazine, September 1978.

Photographed by Mike Berkofsky.

Model: Jemma.

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Eve (1885), (detail), by Anna Lea Merritt (American, 1844-1930), signed and dated 'Anna Lea Merritt/1885.' (lower left), oil on canvas, 30 x 43 in. (76.8 x 109.2 cm.), Private Collection

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First French Empire era travel mirror. Monogram of Caroline Bonaparte.

(Christie’s)

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Psychedelic minidress by The Fool, 1967

Part of the upcoming Christie's auction of the Collection of Pattie Boyd

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Charlie Happy Christmas from Mick

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Christies Watches Geneva achieves CHF55 million | US$62 million

Geneva – Christie’s autumn Luxury Week totalled CHF125,367,440 | US$139,901,892 | €130,355,457 and was highlighted by the Bleu Royal which sold for CHF39,505,00 | US$44,009,645 becoming the most expensive jewel sold at auction in 2023. The bidding took 7 minutes, after which the diamond entered another private collection, for the first time after 40 years. Continue reading Untitled

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Blue Diamond Sells for more than $44 Million at Christie's Auction in Geneva

Christie’s says the largest fancy vivid blue diamond to ever come to auction has sold for more than $44 million, far outstripping the pre-sale estimate.

The largest fancy vivid blue diamond to ever come to auction sold Tuesday for more than $44 million, far outstripping the pre-sale estimate, Christie's said.

The “Bleu Royal” — a ring featuring a fancy vivid blue pear-shaped diamond of 17.61 carats — was one of the standout pieces to go under the hammer at the auction house for Geneva’s Luxury Week.

Christie’s had estimated the ring would fetch around $35 million.

The auction house said the sale made the “Bleu Royal” the most expensive jewel sold at auction this year.

Christie's said the gemstone would be handed over to another private collection for the first time in 40 years.

BLEU ROYAL EXCEPTIONAL COLOURED DIAMOND AND DIAMOND RING Fancy vivid blue pear brilliant-cut diamond of 17.61 carats, pear brilliant-cut diamond of 3.12 carats and pear modified brilliant-cut diamond of 3.07 carats, platinum and 18k rose gold.

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“Jackson Pollock, the renowned American artist known for his abstract expressionist paintings, didn't often speak at length about the monetary value of his art. He was more focused on the creative and expressive aspects of his work. Pollock did express his thoughts on art in general and his artistic process, but discussions about the market value of his art were not a central theme in his public statements. The value of his art became more prominent in later years, as his works gained significant recognition and fetched high prices in the art market.”

— ChatGPT

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Flora unveiled by Zephyrs (1807) by Richard Westall RA (English, 1765–1836), oil on panel, 76.7 × 59.1 cm, Private Collection

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The Ripoli Press was the first press in Florence to operate for a significant period, its cloisters filled with the daughters of illustrious Florentine families producing a wide range of books. Their operations from 1476 are documented in the manuscript diario of the convent, written in the hand of Fra Domenico (whose death in 1484 seems to have ended printing activity at the house, making Ficino’s Plato their final work). 

The Plato was “by far the largest printing job the press had ever undertaken…the commission of such a significant edition—the first translation of all the works of Plato into any Western language—underwritten by friends of Ficino himself, suggesting the press had gained a very good reputation within the influential and monied humanist circle in Florence” (Conway).

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How This Iconic Photo by William Eggleston Set a New Record at Auction

William Eggleston was a color pioneer who found beauty in the everyday. However, despite beginning his journey in the 1950s, the world did not see his work until the 1970s, when John Szarkowski, a curator, decided to showcase it at the Museum of Modern Art. The exhibit was the start of a new way of looking at the world, inspiring millions. And now, Eggleston’s work is getting more appreciation…

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The most expensive paintings ever sold

Despite some concerns of a flagging market, November’s art week had a relatively strong start – with several marquee pieces selling for above their estimated values. All eyes were on contemporary artist Maurizio Cattelan’s “Comedian” – a banana duct-taped to the wall, exactly 160 centimeters from the floor – which was valued at between $1 and $1.5 million. The contemporary piece exceeded its…

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On the photograph: on the left, the Faberge diamond and gold cigarette case of Maria Feodorovna (Dagmar of Denmark) (26 November 1847 – 13 October 1928); on the right, Maria Feodorovna (Dagmar of Denmark).

The Faberge diamond and gold cigarette case of Maria Feodorovna will be presented at the Christies Magnificent Jewels Auction that will take place on 15 May 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland.

The current owner's family acquired the case in 1960s.

The estimate price: 20,000-30,000 CHF

Update on the sale: as of 15 May 2024 Christies Auction results, the cigarette case was not sold failing to reach estimated 20,000 CHF.

A speculation on whom might have sold the case to the current owner:

Maria Feodorovna from Russia to Denmark in April 1919 and took residence in the Hvidøre House that she and her sister Alexandra purchased in 1905 as a summer residence.

She lived there together with her daughter Olga Alexandrovna , her daughter's husband Nikoaly Kulikovsky, and their two sons, Tikhon and Guri, until her death in 1928.

Two years later, in 1930, Olga and her sister Xenia sold the Hvidøre House. Most likely, the cigarette case ended up with either Olga or Xenia. In 1948, Olga Alexandrovna immigrated to Canada. The case might have been with her. She died in 1960. Most likely either of her sons, Guri or Tikhon, sold the case to the current owner's family. However, the case might have ended up also with Xenia, the other daughter of Maria Feodorovna, who lived in England and also died in 1960. And it is one of her children who could have sold the case after her death. Either way, it appears that one of the grandchildren of Maria Feodorovna might have sold it in 1960s.

On the photograph: a page from the Christies catalogue - Magnificent Jewels for the Auction in Geneva on 15 May 2024.

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