Want to know what our best articles were of 2018? We’ve gathered up the top ten for your reading pleasure.
The Top Ten Stolen Masterpieces
Here, we rounded up the ten most famous stolen works of art that have never been found, from Rembrandt’s only seascape to Raphael’s self-portrait.
The Most Expensive Living Artists
Though it’s often very difficult for an artist to achieve global success while alive, we rounded up the exceptions...
Aston Martin: Luxury, Race, Velocity
Do you consider Aston Martin’s winged emblem – a symbol of perpetual rebirth, inspired by the Egyptian god Khepri – to be an omen? We took a look at the history and journey behind the luxury brand, albeit a rickety one.
Top Ten Rediscovered Masterpieces
Lost, unrecorded, rediscovered, uncovered, found or authenticated. Here, we compiled the best stories from around the world of artworks that have been rediscovered, much to the lucrative pleasure of the many unsuspecting owners.
Thomas Chippendale: a British Favourite
As a furniture-maker who understood the important relationship between design, function, craftsmanship and beauty, it’s no surprise Chippendale is one of Britain’s most cherished designers. In this article we uncovered how this furniture-maker came to be of prominence.
English Artist Set to Make World Record
In September this year, Portrait of an Artist, one of David Hockney’s best known works, was consigned at Christie’s. There was much speculation whether its estimate of US$80 million would be achieved and subsequently knock Jeff Koons’ Balloon Dog (Orange) off the podium as the most expensive artwork by a living artist. Of course, come November, Hockney’s work did exactly that.
A world record for the most expensive car to be sold at auction was made in August of this year. This article highlighted the item in question...
Step Inside the Tuscany Home of Cheap Monday Founders
In this article, we visited the Linda and Adam Friberg, the successful couple behind Cheap Monday, Weekday and Monki. They live in a beautiful villa 30 minutes outside of Florence, filled with Scandinavian design.
Robin Williams’ Personal Collection at Sotheby’s
In autumn, Sotheby’s New York auctioned off the personal collection of late actor and comedian Robin Williams and his wife, producer Marsha Garces Williams. Proceeds from the sale went to charities the couple supported for many years.
Diamonds are eternal and welcome at any time of the day – even, or perhaps especially, at breakfast. In this article, we unpacked the history behind the brand and how the immortalisation of Audrey Hepburn in the iconic black Givenchy dress came to be.