Philanthropist Lily Safra, the widow of Edmond J. Safra, is offering a magnificent collection of her personal jewelry estimated at more $20 million at a Christie’s auction in Geneva on May 14, with the proceeds going to 20 different charitable institutions. Known as a discerning connoisseur of art, collectibles, and ...
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An exceptional 32.77-carat fancy vivid yellow diamond, dubbed the Vivid Yellow, will be auctioned off October 18 at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale in New York. The guitar pick–sized gem, which is considered among the rarest in its class, has an intense golden hue and is expected to bring in $6 ...
Read More »Kerr ready to defend LPGA State Farm Classic title
Defending champion Christie Kerr, reigning Player of the Year Yani Tseng and last week's winner Brittany Lincicome headline a loaded field at what would be the final LPGA State Farm Classic.
Read More »Highlights from May’s Contemporary Art Auctions
Contemporary art reaches full flower in the second week of May at the New York branches of Sotheby’s and Christie’s during their marquee spring evening sales. Koons CoupThe cover lot for the catalog of Sotheby’s May 10 Contemporary Art Evening Auction is Pink Panther, a 41-inch-tall porcelain sculpture from Jeff Koons’ ...
Read More »Top Picks at Spring Art Auctions
Early May brings the promise of fresh auction records as the New York branches of Sotheby’s and Christie’s unveil highlights from their marquee spring evening sales. This week, Robbreport.com previews a few top items from the Impressionist and Modern art auctions that are likely to garner great attention
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