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Christie’s is proud to present an historically important natural pearl, diamond and ruby necklace, the pearls of which belonged to Marie Antoinette (1755-1793), in the London Magnificent Jewellery sale on Wednesday 12 December 2007. The Property of a Nobleman, this exquisite necklace of extraordinary provenance has never been offered at auction before and the pearls … Read more

AuctionPublicity.com – Bonhams will be hosting a retrospective of the work of Helen Holmes, jeweller and much admired friend of John Betjeman. A collection of intimate and previously unpublished letters from Betjeman will be revealed, along with a signed copy of his 1962 verse autobiography “Summoned by Bells”. The exhibition will be held at Bonhams … Read more

Christie’s are delighted to present the sale of Turin London Corfu: The Collection of Giorgio Marsan and Umberta Nasi in a unique two-day auction on 12 and 13 December 2007 in London. The very epitome of Italian elegance, the collection is drawn from the beautiful Villa Silvio Pellico in Moncalieri, in the hills overlooking Turin; … Read more

Nov. 28 (Bloomberg) — Sotheby’s in London sold 38.7 million pounds ($79.8 million) of Russian paintings, Orthodox icons, Faberge works and porcelain over the past two days, setting a record for the biggest Russian-art sale.Read full story

Christie’s International in London held the highest-grossing Russian art auction Wednesday, raising $81 million, exceeding the $80 million raised by Russian art sales at Sotheby’s on Monday and Tuesday this week. Christie’s top presale estimate for the day was $64 million, commission not included.Read full story