March 8, 2022

Auction Bid Secures ‘a Piece of History’

The diamond-studded watch brooch from the late 18th century doesn’t keep time, but its new owner says that doesn’t bother her. Judith Price checks out jewelry […]
March 3, 2022

The NFT Has Changed Artists. Has it Changed Art?

Around 1425, the Florentine artist Masaccio painted the first major works in one-point perspective. That revolutionized what artists could do ever after. In Paris in 1839, […]
March 3, 2022

One Year After Beeple, the NFT Has Changed Artists. Has It Changed Art?

Around 1425, the Florentine artist Masaccio painted the first major works in one-point perspective. That revolutionized what artists could do ever after. In Paris in 1839, […]
December 16, 2021

Sneaker Sellers Wrestle With Price Spikes After Virgil Abloh’s Death

When unexpected tragedy, unsatiable hypebeasts and the rapidly growing resale market collide. One late Sunday morning last month, Tia Hall was having breakfast with her girlfriend […]
December 16, 2021

Sneaker Sellers Wrestle With Price Spikes After Virgil Abloh’s Death

When unexpected tragedy, unsatiable hypebeasts and the rapidly growing resale market collide. One late Sunday morning last month, Tia Hall was having breakfast with her girlfriend […]
April 9, 2021

Company Will Offer Refunds to Buyers of ‘Satan Shoes’ to Settle Lawsuit by Nike

The unauthorized sneakers, which contain a drop of blood and cost $1,018, sold out in less than a minute last month. A Brooklyn company that was […]
March 20, 2021

Auctions of Cars, Watches and Furniture Heat Up

The value of collectibles — like coffee tables, whiskey, Air Jordans and Pokémon cards — has soared. Rich people who shopped too much used to be […]
March 3, 2021

The Louvre Turns to Merch

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December 17, 2020

Auctioning Off a Dead Mall

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June 17, 2020

Meanwhile, Some People Are Stress-Shopping Diamond Bracelets

The coronavirus quarantine has prompted boredom, impatience and aggravation. But it has clearly not dampened rich buyers’ love for jewelry … at least not judging from […]