Christie’s Online Magazine no. 138

The blazing comet that was Pauline Boty

Award-winning author Ali Smith hails the first female British Pop artist, a forgotten icon whose reputation is being restored ▸



From the Saatchi Gallery to your home

10 of the gallery’s most memorable shows from the past decade, and works from each that you can now own ▸



Owned by the voice of Looney Tunes

Watches collected by the man who gave voice to Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Barney Rubble and many more cartoon greats ▸



Is this the ultimate in Americana?

An early copy of the Declaration of Independence, and the first newspaper report of The Star-Spangled Banner ▸



Christo unwrapped

The Bulgarian-born artist famous for his audacious projects reveals he still has big plans — starting in London this month ▸



One of the world’s most exclusive wines

Why Robert Parker, the doyen of wine critics, is moved to wax lyrical about the legendary Château Lafleur ▸


Editor’s picks



5 rare handbags we love — and collectors will, too



The connoisseur’s guide to Picasso ceramics



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An important Belle Epoque diamond tiara
Estimate: £140,000-210,000
13 June, London



Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak
Their signatures on the first ever edition of MacWorld magazine
Estimate: $40,000-60,000
14 June, New York



Bridget Riley
Shadow Rhythm
Estimate: £500,000-800,000
19 June, London



Pierre Bonnard
Coin de jardin fleuri
Estimate: £420,000-600,000
21 June, London

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Rafael Gómezbarros (b. 1972), Casa Tomada (House Taken Over), executed in 2013. Estimate: £12,000-18,000. Offered in Handpicked: 50 Works Selected by the Saatchi Gallery on 28 June 2018 at Christie’s in London // Christo. Photo Wolfgang Volz. Courtesy Serpentine Gallery

 

Thanks for posting, Spring!!!! I've already had to wipe 'Mucho' drool off my keyboard.....I love to check what things are either going for or estimated at!!!! Ain't going to buy though...... even if I really like something...99 44/100% is out of MY range anyhoooo!!!