Da Vinci art sold privately

 Recently an art dealer made a stunning discovery at an American estate. The art dealer revealed that a beautiful Leonardo Da Vinci Painting was sold off the previous year in a privately conducted auction for an exorbitant sum of more than $75m.The magnificent portrait of the artist’s oil-on-panel “Salvator Mundi” is a half-length size painting that showcases Jesus Christ holding a crystal orb in his left hand. Reports in the media confirm that apparently it had been owned by a consortium which includes the names of popular art traders Alexander Parish and Robert Simon. The heavily restored painting which dates back to the year 1500 was sold off to an unidentified collector in May 2013.

 However each and every detail of the transactions has always remained guarded from the general public owing to a strict confidential clause. It was only recently when the secret deal was disclosed by trade insiders of the likes of the London art dealer Anthony Crichton-Stuart. In a statement released to the press, Mr. Stuart further revealed that since it is a grand painting composed by a highly respected artist, its exorbitant price tag is completely justified.
The 26-inch high “Salvator Mundi” was once acquired by Mr. Parish during the early 2000′s for a yet undisclosed sum. Another study also reveals that following several research studies and cleaning processes, the beautiful painting has been revealed as an authentic Leonardo da Vinci masterpiece. It was even formerly owned by King Charles I of England.
Interestingly, this grand work of art has been displayed in many famous exhibitions like the “Leonardo da Vinci: Painter at the Court of Milan” exhibition that was conducted at London’s National Gallery from November 2011 to February 2012. However Sotheby has not posted any comment regarding this matter since it is against their operating rules of passing comments on any of its private sales.

Azur Hélicoptère: Travel around French Riviera with a helicopter

In order to ease the transportation of French Riviera visitors and residents, Azur Hélicoptère makes available to private customers a fleet of 15 helicopters that may seat up to 6 passengers.

This original airline company relies on high quality services making clients trips much easier. Besides safe and comfortable flights, Azur Hélicoptère can count on a valuable asset through the wonderful landscapes where passengers are to be transported – the French Riviera, the Alps and the Rhone valley are indeed served by the company.

Willing to be more than a transportation service, Azur Hélicoptère offers its clients the experience of a lifetime. The motto of the company – The sky is yours – pretty well sums it up.

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley shows off skin in a Cushnie et Ochs gown

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley shows off skin in a Cushnie et Ochs gown at the 

2014 Vanity Fair Oscars Party

 British model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley attended the 2014 Vanity Fair Oscars Party, and stunned in a pale blue Cushnie et Ochs Pre-Fall 2014 gown. The elegant creation featured sheer panels and had a delicate pearl trim. Rosie wore her hair sleek and straight with the look and added a pair of statement earrings. A white clutch and a glamorous make up look completed her style for the evening.

TOP 10 Most romantic hotels in the world

It’s not hard to see why the following hotels were ranked among the most romantic in the world by by TripAdvisor users.

Most offer private, beach or poolside suites in milieus where the water shimmers otherworldly hues of turquoise and blue, and four-poster beds beckon couples invitingly.
Greece leads the top 10 list with three addresses, followed by the Maldives and South Africa, which tied with two properties each.

 10 most romantic hotels in the world, as rated by TripAdvisor users.

 1. The Place Luxury Boutique Villas, Koh Tao, Thailand

2. Akademie Street Boutique Hotel and Guesthouse, Frans, South Africa

3. Canaves, Oia Santorini, Greece

4. Aia Mattonata Relais, Siena, Italy

5. Shangri-La Hotel, Paris

6. Lindos Blu, Lindos, Greece

7. Baros Maldives, North Male Atoll, Maldives

8. Veligandu Island Resort and Spa, North Ari Atoll, Maldives

9. Al Maha Desert Resort, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

10. 2Inn1 Kensington, Cape Town Central, South Africa

Louis Vuitton “Spirit of Travel” Ad Campaign

Luxury giant Louis Vuitton revealed the first images of its Spring/Summer 2014 advertising campaign, set in South Africa.

 The new “Spirit of Travel” campaign was shot by fashion photographer Peter Lindbergh and celebrates the French house’s travel heritage.

 The ads star Karen Elson, Edie Campbell, a whole lot of Louis Vuitton bags, and a giraffe. A cheetah, lion cub, and a zebra also make appearances in the ads, which WWD reports were not manipulated.

The campaign, styled by Carine Roitfeld, also spotlights Vuitton’s iconic monogram bags – Speedy, Keepall and Neverfull - alongside 2 new styles.

The Most Expensive Perfumes in the World

Perfumes have been around for thousands of years, the first recorded time perfume was used for personal enjoyment was by the Egyptians. The word perfume used today derives from the Latin per fumum, meaning “through smoke.” Below we have compiled a list of top five most expensive perfumes in the world.

5. Hermes 24 Faubourg Perfume – Price: $1,500 per ounceNamed for the address of the first store in Paris, Faubourg Saint Honoré, 24 Faubourg. Created by Maurice Roucel in 1995, this feminine scent is light with floral notes. Only 1000 of the square St. Louis crystal bottles were created.

4. Clive Christian No. 1 – Price: $2,150 per ounceThe crystal bottle, is decorated with an 18-carat gold inset containing a 5-carat brilliant cut diamond. This sophisticated scent is created from the rarest, finest ingredients: bergamot, natural gum resin, orris, ylang ylang extract, vanilla and sandalwood.

 3. Baccarat Les Larmes Sacrees de Thebes – Price: $6,800 per ounceBaccarat, better known for its pure and high-quality crystal, decided to create a fragrance to go with their signature crystal bottles. The perfume consists of a mixture of Egyptian Cassie, Pepper Flower, Pink Pepper , Jasmine, Geranium, Rose , Balsams, Myrrh and Amber. 

 2. Clive Christian No. 1 Imperial Majesty Perfume – Price: $12,721.89 per ounceThe bottle is made of Baccarat crystal is decorated with a beautiful white diamond weighing five carats. The scent is as precious as the bottle, with only 10 bottles each made for men and women. Each bottle is delivered in a Bentley. 

1.DKNY Golden Delicious Million Dollar Perfume – Price: $1 million a bottleDesigned by jeweler Martin Katz, this perfume is not just a fragrance but a collector’s edition item. The bottle is carved from polished 14-karat yellow and white, adorned with 2,909 precious stones: white diamonds , yellow sapphires and a 2.43-carat yellow canary diamonds. The scent features notes of orange flower water, golden delicious apples, white rose, vanilla orchid, sandalwood and musk.

Louis Vuitton Creates Luggage Series for the BMW i8

When a leading automaker teams up with a luxury fashion brand, great things are bound to happen. So when BMW decided to add a little bit of French glamour to its German engineering, they looked to Louis Vuitton to create a line of tailor-made luggage for their new i8 model.

The resulting bags and cases are made entirely from the carbon fiber, a high-tech, lightweight, yet extremely sturdy material. The collection consists of two travel bags, a business case and a garment bag. All of these elegant pieces feature the iconic checkered Damier patter, leather name tags and a laser-etched Louis Vuitton signature.

All the items are designed to fit perfectly into the interior of the BMW i8. The 4.750 Euro ($6,555) Weekender GM i8, for instance, with both hand and shoulder carry straps, is meant to go into the car’s boot. The 4.450 Euro ($6,280) Business Case i8, great for carrying laptops, matches the shape of the rear seats, while the Weekender PM i8 is designed to rest on its surface.

The collection will be available upon request starting April 1st in a selection of Louis Vuitton stores around the world (Munich, Milan, London, Paris, Moscow, Dubai, New York, Los Angeles).