Undeterred by protests over the war in Gaza, Christie’s is hosting a show of Israeli art
Exhibition of 70 artworks never before shown outside of Israel on view for a week at New York auction house
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Fast Forward Under pressure, Christie’s cancels jewelry sale from estate built on Jewish persecution
Christie’s sold some of late heiress Heidi Horten’s this spring and had scheduled a second sale
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Music In Leonard Cohen’s Letters, A Window Into His Life And Work
Leonard Cohen’s status as a musical and literary icon is a matter of historical record. But what the notoriously stoic poet and songwriter thought of his rise to fame remains more elusive; it was information shared only with a few intimates, Marianne Ihlen foremost among them. Over 50 letters that Cohen sent to Ihlen, his…
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Fast Forward When Caribbean Jews Stood Up Against Anti-Semitism — In 1798
An upcoming auction of historical items at Christie’s in New York includes a 1798 letter from leaders of the Jewish community of the Caribbean island of Curacao protesting the anti-Semitism of the French colonial ruler. The two-page manuscript, written by community leaders David Cohen Henriquez and Jacob de Castro, protested a statement from the French…
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The Schmooze Joan Rivers Gowns and Baubles Go on Block
Fans of the late Joan Rivers will have the chance to buy items from the acerbic comedian’s New York home at an auction later this year, auctioneers Christie’s said on Tuesday. Pieces of art, jewelry, furniture and clothing will be among the 200-plus lots from Rivers’ Manhattan penthouse on sale June 22, with starting bids…
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The Schmooze Edgar Bronfman’s Art Collection On Sale
Kees Van Dongen (1877–1968): Egyptienne au collier de perles, 1912-1913. Photo credit: Christie’s Images Ltd. 2014 The legacy of businessman and philanthropist Edgar Bronfman, who passed away last December at the age of 84, could soon be adorning your living room walls. With his penthouse property in Manhattan as good as sold, his impressive art…
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The Schmooze This Is What Joan Rivers’ Bedroom Looks Like
Joan Rivers is the Queen of Mean. And we love her for it. But for all of her “Fashion Police” style dos and don’ts, the snarky diva made one heck of a decor faux-pas when she designed this particular room. Picture courtesy of Christie’s Images, Ltd. 2014. Yikes. On the off-chance that frothy pink upholstery…
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The Schmooze Lily Safra To Auction Jewels for Charity
If you are in the market for some expensive jewelry, you’ll want to know that philanthropist Lily Safra’s personal collection will be on the auction block at Christie’s in Geneva on May 14. The auction will feature 70 lots, which are estimated to fetch in excess of $20 million, all of which Safra plans to…
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