Auctions from August 15 to 22, 2025: Record-Breaking Cars and Rare Collections Worldwide
Editor’s NoteAs the summer holiday season reaches its peak, the global auction calendar remains remarkably active. This week offers a compelling…
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【Paris, Franc】Auction Houses: The New Showcase for Contemporary Jewelry Creators
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the recent surge in collector interest in historical jewelry, a shift that has preserved antique pieces from being…
【India】Sotheby’s Returns Ancient Buddhist Gem Collection to India After Legal Pressure
Editor’s NoteThis article has been updated to reflect the announcement that the Piprahwa relics have been purchased from Sotheby’s by the Godrej…
Auction Sales Fall 6% in the First Half, Raising Fears of an Art Market Shift
Editor’s NoteAs auction sales decline for a third consecutive year—down 44% from mid-2022—this article explores the paradox of record wealth among…
【Italy】Auctions from July 16 to 23: Spotlight on Art, Books, Cars, and Collectibles
Editor’s NoteThis week’s auction calendar highlights a bustling international market, with major houses from Genoa to New York offering everything…
【Paris, Franc】Hermès’ First-Ever ‘Birkin’ Bag Sells for Record 14 Billion Yen at Sotheby’s Auction to Japanese Collector
Editor’s NoteA piece of fashion history was made in Paris this week as the original Hermès ‘Birkin’ bag sold at auction for a record €8.6 million….
【Geneva, Swit】Mediterranean Blue Diamond Sells for $10.75 Million per Gram
Editor’s NoteThis article details the record-breaking $21.5 million sale of the ‘Mediterranean Blue’ diamond at Sotheby’s Geneva, highlighting the…
【New York, US】Colored Gemstones, Signed Jewels Shine in Sotheby’s High Jewelry Sale
Editor’s NoteSotheby’s latest High Jewelry auction in New York achieved a robust $31.4 million, driven by strong demand for colored diamonds and…
【New York, US】Sotheby’s Hits $31.4M in Sale Last Week; Phillips Withdraws Top Lot
Editor’s NoteThis article has been updated to include the record-breaking results from Sotheby’s recent High Jewelry auction in New York, which…
【Geneva, Swit】Rare Blue Diamond Sells for $21.5 Million at Auction
Editor’s NoteA remarkable 10.03-carat blue diamond, named the “Mediterranean Blue,” has sold for $21.5 million at a Sotheby’s auction in Geneva….