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Queen's Personal Motor Up For Sale

Published: 3/18/2010 6:31:00 PM

Keywords: Art and Collectibles | Automobiles

Queen

Queen Elizabeth II's personal vehicle has been put up for sale. Tailor-made to suit her needs, it's a very special car.

Michael Jackson's Fatal Syringe Heading to Auction

Published: 3/18/2010 12:10:00 PM

Keywords: Art and Collectibles | Auctions | Celebrities

Michael Jackson

Having recently reported the sale of Michael Jackson's furniture, it has since emerged that the syringe that administered his fatal dose is making its way to auction. With a price of $5 million being touted, it is difficult to think of a more macabre collectible.

Sotheby's HK Selling Chinese Emperor's Necklace

Published: 3/16/2010 2:29:00 PM

Keywords: Art and Collectibles | Auctions

Sotheby

Sotheby's Hong Kong is selling a pearl necklace from the Qing dynasty that is believed to have belonged to Emperor Yongzheng.

Michael Jackson Furniture & Memorabilia Auction

Published: 3/15/2010 4:02:00 PM

Keywords: Architecture and Interior Design | Art and Collectibles | Auctions | Celebrities | Real Estate

Michael Jackson Furniture & Memorabilia Auction

Various pieces of furniture designed by Michael Jackson and a host of other items belonging to the star are to be sold on June 25 through Julien Auctions.

Classical Chinese Art Outstripping Contemporary

Published: 3/12/2010 1:13:00 PM

Keywords: Art and Collectibles

Classical Chinese Art Outstripping Contemporary

The Hurun 2010 Art Report reveals that over the last year classical Chinese art has been booming, far exceeding the sales of contemporary Chinese art and marking a significant turnaround.

Decadent Hotel Eclat Opens in Taipei

Published: 3/11/2010 5:35:00 PM

Keywords: Art and Collectibles | Hotels | Travel

Decadent Hotel Eclat Opens in Taipei

A luxurious, boutique hotel called Hotel Éclat has opened in Taipei. Located in a quiet part of the fashionable Da-An district, the 60-room hotel is owned and conceived by Hong Kong entrepreneur George Wong.

Christie's Selling Exquisite Modern Art Collection

Published: 3/10/2010 2:52:00 PM

Keywords: Art and Collectibles | Auctions

Christie

Christie's will handle the sale of one of the most comprehensive American collections of modern art ever to come to auction

Henderson Land Showing Michael Wilkinson in HK

Published: 3/9/2010 12:20:00 PM

Keywords: Architecture and Interior Design | Art and Collectibles | Real Estate

Henderson Land Showing Michael Wilkinson in HK

The real estate developer Henderson Land has been showing several works by the renowned sculptor Michael Wilkinson at their latest luxury development, Hill Paramount, in Shatin, Hong Kong.

Vintage Donald Kaufman Toys For Great Expense

Published: 3/9/2010 11:33:00 AM

Keywords: Art and Collectibles | Auctions

Vintage Donald Kaufman Toys For Great Expense

Having already orchestrated two sales of rare and vintage toys from Donald Kaufman's unsurpassed collection, the auction house Bertoia, is preparing a third.

Kaiser Wilhelm II's Royal Cigar Set For £85K

Published: 3/5/2010 12:45:00 PM

Keywords: Art and Collectibles

Kaiser Wilhelm II

A sterling silver cigar set made for Kaiser Wilhelm II, is being sold for £85,000 by London's Pullman Gallery.