Expected to sell for $16.7 million prior to the auction ; the auctioneers were caught unawares by the fierce bidding that saw all the 25 paintings by Chang Dai-Chien snapped up in about a hour for a stunning $87.3 million. … Continue reading
Creating a record high for contemporary paintings, the Eagle Standing on Pine Tree with Four-character Couplet in Seal Script sold for a record 65 million dollars on Sunday. That is 425.5 million yuan is the highest in the history of … Continue reading
Famous composer, Lloyd Webber has finally been declared as the owner of a Picasso painting that was sold last year for £31.5 million pounds (about 50 million dollars). The painting’s ownership was put in doubt when there was a claim … Continue reading
Its the most expensive photo in the world, and it wasn’t even taken with one of those fancy DSLR cameras that you always wanted to buy. The photo was actually shot in 1981 by Cindy Sherman and has been sold … Continue reading
A tiny painting by by Louis J Steele of Tamarere, a chief from Koriniti and Atene on the Whanganui River (New Zealand) is expected to make records of sorts by reaching a price tag of $250,000. Its hard to find … Continue reading
With all the hype and hoopla surrounding the Royal Family and the latest Royal Wedding, Tiaras and Crowns are back in vogue. With the upcoming diamond anniversary of her highness, the Queen ; the jewelry is only going to remain … Continue reading
You would have heard of cuckoo clocks, but I am not quite sure if any of you have ever heard of cuckoo guns. Complicated mechanical devices these – especially considering that they were made before the invention of electronics. One … Continue reading