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Fashion

Christie’s Dubai to re-introduce watch sale

ByN.N.P. October 7, 2013July 5, 2014

Who? Christie’s Dubai What? Christie’s Dubai will be re-introducing its watch sale, the only auction of its kind to be held in the region. The auction will include timepieces from Rolex, Tag Heuer, IWC, Chopard, Patek Philippe, Piguet and Cartier, among others. A total of 48 items will be offered, with estimates ranging from $1,000 to $80,000 and a combined value of approximately $1 Million. When? 29th October Where? Christie’s Dubai, Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE How? For more information, see www.christies.com Fly via KLM

Culture

Moorcroft at Cobridge: The Centenary Auction

ByLife in Luxury April 1, 2013August 27, 2013

Who? Bonhams What? Lovers of pottery should look forwards to Bonhams’ Moorcroft auction which celebrates 100 years of pottery production at Cobridge works in Stoke-on-Trent. A number of rare patterns and shapes will be included in the auction, including a Flambe Waratah vase at £8,000-£12,000 , an early Florain Poppy vase at £1,500-2,000, a Claremont Silver overlay tea-set at £5,000-7,000, a Hazledene vase at £3,000-3,500 and a Moonlit Blue vase at £2,500-3,000. When? 17th April Where? 101 New Bond Street, London, London W1S 1SR How? For more information visit bonhams.com

Drink

The Henry Tang Collection

ByLife in Luxury February 28, 2013July 5, 2014

Who? Christie’s What? Christie’s has announced an auction of fine wines from Henry Tang’s private collection in Hong Kong. The former Chief Secretary of Administration for Hong Kong has amassed a substantial collection over 30 years and this auction represents a small selection of Burgundy wines from over 70 Domaines. For the first time, Christie’s will use the Prooftag Bubble Seal in its auction to secure authenticity. When? 6pm 15th and 12pm 16th March Where? Christie’s Hong Kong, 22nd Floor, Alexandra House, 18 Chater Road Central, Hong Kong How? For more information visit www.christies.com/chinese Fly via KLM

Culture | Travel

Christie’s Ski Sale

ByLife in Luxury January 7, 2013August 26, 2013

Who? Christie’s What? The 15th annual Christie’s Ski Sale is returning to London again this year. The sale remains the only ski dedicated auction in the world. This year it’s all about the golden age of travel with over 160 lots of vintage posters and Louis Vuitton luggage going under the hammer. When? 23rd January at 1pm Where? Christie’s South Kensington, 85 Old Brompton Road, London SW7 3LD How? For more information visit www.christies.com