In Florida, New Condos On the Block
Once viewed primarily as a means to sell foreclosed properties, auctions are increasingly being used to jump-start sales in new developments. nytimes.com |
Baseball Pioneer’s Letters Pulled From Auction
The F.B.I. is investigating the possibility that letters of Harry Wright, manager of the 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings, may have been taken from the New York Public Library. nytimes.com |
Still Seduced by All That Glitters
Despite the recession, jewelry has been doing brilliantly at auction for months, setting world records and attracting buyers at all levels. nytimes.com |
Jackson Collectors Open Their Wallets at Auction
On the anniversary of Michael Jackson’s death, collectors once again showed they were willing to pay tribute to the pop star. nytimes.com |
Costumes From Serge Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes
At the Victoria and Albert Museum, a look at Serge Diaghilev and the costumes of the Ballets Russes. nytimes.com |