By: Harry Seymour Ever wanted to visit Frida Kahlo’s home in Mexico City, stand before Old Masters at the Frick in New York, or admire the antiquities at the Getty? Well, you still can, thanks to the ingenuity of some of the finest museums in the Americas The Frick Take a virtual tour of the museum … Continue reading “Art from home — 10 of the best virtual museum experiences in the Americas”
From which wines to decant to candles, ‘ah-sos’ and those troublesome crumbling corks — wine specialist Charles Foley offers his top tips and tricks for decanting fine wine (with a little help from a Fabergé silver pheasant) ‘Decanting wine adds drama to even the simplest of dinners,’ says Christie’s wine specialist Charles Foley. The large … Continue reading “How to decant fine wine — an expert guide”
From Sargent to Sorolla, Jonas Wood to Winston Churchill, Berkshire to Bali — how artists have found solace and inspiration in gardens the world over Édouard Manet (1832-1883)The Monet Family in Their Garden at Argenteuil, 1874 On a summer’s day in 1874, Édouard Manet had just finished posing Claude Monet’s wife Camille and son Jean in the … Continue reading “Are these the most beautiful gardens in art?”
The latest updates for our sale calendar and offices in the Americas, Europe and Asia UPDATED AS OF 19 MARCH 2020Following Christie’s announcement on 13 March in response to the COVID-19 virus outbreak, the company has completed the first phase of a global review to revise the Spring and Summer auction schedule in the Americas … Continue reading “Precautionary closures and sale updates at Christie’s”
As people everywhere attempt to come to terms with the new reality, we explore how great artists of the past communicated their feelings about the world beyond their windows — and, on occasion, their sense of detachment from it Lucian FreudWaste Ground, Paddington Lucian Freud (1922-2011), Waste Ground, Paddington, 1970. Oil on canvas. 28 x … Continue reading “From the inside out — 10 scenes from the artist’s window”
Photo Credit: LUXE Christie’s International When looking for places to purchase luxury real estate on the West Coast, Southern Oregon should be at the top of your list. With a temperate climate similar to Napa Valley, world-class wine AVAs, fabulous restaurants and cultural activities, and an unbelievably beautiful landscape, Southern Oregon ticks off all the … Continue reading “LUXE Christie’s On Luxury Properties In Southern Oregon”
Photo Credit: Luxe Christie’s International Real Estate Located in beautiful Ashland, Oregon, home to the world-famous Oregon Shakespeare Festival, an extraordinarily unique estate awaits you. Set on 700 acres, Shining Hand Ranch can only be described as a nature-inspired masterpiece. This 8,800 sq. ft. home reflects the beauty of the land which surrounds it, built … Continue reading “An Extraordinary Oregon Estate By LUXE Christie’s International”
Dear Friends, This is a very uncertain time for all of us, so we wanted to reach out and let you know that we are here to help you in any way we can – personally or professionally. The brokers in our offices in Portland, Lake Oswego and Bend have always been committed to … Continue reading “Letter from LUXE Christie’s International Real Estate”
Home to beautiful waterways and gorgeous scenery, elders love Lake Oswego for its closeness to nature as well as the big city. To help seniors in Lake Oswego find the assisted living community that’s right for their family, we’ve researched and compiled in-depth information about the cost of care, how to pay for care, and … Continue reading “70 Assisted Living Facilities near Lake Oswego, OR”
A Three Story architectural treasure on 10 gorgeous acres.
Photo Credit: Luxe Christie’s International Real Estate If you’ve ever dreamed of buying a piece of property to plant a vineyard, start a hobby farm, raise animals, grow trees, or ride horses, Oregon may be your Shangri-la. The state’s incredibly diverse climate and terrain afford nearly any type of lifestyle one can dream of. Ocean, … Continue reading “LUXE Christie’s On Luxury Acreage In Oregon”
Photo Credit: Christie’s International Real Estate Seattle Built by a life-long rancher and renowned breeder of cutting horses, this luxury equestrian estate sits on 8.4 acres in Molalla, Oregon, conveniently located between Portland and Salem in the foothills of the Cascade Range just 15 miles from the Mt. Hood National Forest. The estate’s custom home … Continue reading “LUXE Christie’s Presents A Luxury Equestrian Molalla Property”
