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Boca Raton Condominium Auction Will Be The First Of It’s Kind

By Affluent Page Editor • May 20th, 2011 • Category: Collect, News & Noteworthy, Real Estate

Platinum Luxury Auctions will auction off a luxury penthouse condominium in Boca Raton, Florida for an estimated $4.2 million. The penthouse is fully furnished and has recently undergone a $4 million renovation. The estate is located directly on the beach in Palm Beach County. It is a 5,100 square foot area with three bedrooms and [...]



1954 Motorcycle To Be Auctioned For An Expected $750,000

By Affluent Page Editor • May 17th, 2011 • Category: News & Noteworthy

The world’s most expensive motorcycle is now on the market. On August 18, the 1954 AJS E95 “Porcupine” is going to be sold at Bonham’s automotive auction for an expected $750,000. Only four models of the 1954 AJS E95 were ever created. The motorcycle is known as much for it’s speed as its visual appeal. [...]



Jean-Léon Gérôme Antique Sculpture To Sell For $198,000

By Affluent Page Editor • May 16th, 2011 • Category: News & Noteworthy

In 1897, a sculpture of General Napoleon Bonaparte created by Jean-Léon Gérôme was displayed in the Salon de Paris and later purchased by the French government. Today, a replica of this sculpture can be acquired for $198,000 at Rau Antiques. The bronze, ivory and wood sculpture evokes the feeling of Egypt’s defeat at the hands [...]



Francis Bacon Painting Will Auction For Estimated $15 Million

By Affluent Page Editor • May 13th, 2011 • Category: News & Noteworthy

For the first time in history, the revered ‘Crouching Nude’ painting created by renowned artist Francis Bacon will be auctioned off for an estimated $15 million. Sotheby’s will host the sale of the 1961 art piece on June 29. The oil painting was first viewed by the world in a 1962 traveling exhibit. At the [...]



Lamborghini Will Release €1.9 million Sesto Elemento

By Affluent Page Editor • May 12th, 2011 • Category: Automobile, News & Noteworthy

Lamborghini will produce their €1.9 million Sesto Elemento model starting in October. While dealerships will receive these models in the third quarter of 2011, a limited edition of only 10 or 20 cars will be released. The 2,202 lb V10 engine automobile will be ready to go 0 to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds. Potential [...]



Levi Family Estate On Market For $59.5 million

By Affluent Page Editor • May 11th, 2011 • Category: News & Noteworthy, Real Estate

The family of Levi Strauss, inventor of blue jeans in the United States, is now putting their $59.5 million Silicon Valley estate on the market. For the past 70 years, the 12-acre estate known as Pine Brooks was used as a summer retreat. Pine Brooks is located in Atherton, a desired community in San Francisco. [...]



Tesla Electric Car Packs Power With Zero Emissions

By Julie Ruggirello • Jan 4th, 2011 • Category: Automobile, News & Noteworthy

From afar, this two-seater looks like any other supercar. The glossy red paint catches your attention and speeds from 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds keeps your attention. When you take a closer glimpse of the Tesla Roadster Sport, you will find that it is unlike other sports cars, mainly because it doesn’t have [...]



Perrier-Jouet Offers Bespoke Service

By Julie Ruggirello • Dec 30th, 2010 • Category: News & Noteworthy, Wines and Spirits

We here at the Affluent Page wanted to wish everyone a happy and even more successful New Year! What better way to celebrate than to hop on your jet and fly to France to create your own champagne. This bespoke champagne service, offered by Perrier-Jouet, allows you to fashion the Belle Époque Blanc de Blancs [...]



Gucci Releases Cognacs

By Julie Ruggirello • Dec 21st, 2010 • Category: News & Noteworthy, Wines and Spirits

Giorgio Gucci, part of the well respected “House of Gucci” family, is celebrating 10 years of success for his “Giorgio G” label of modern luxury clothing and accessories with the addition of an exquisite cognacs line. After selling the shares of his stock in the family business, Giorgio, and his business partner Joseph Shor embarked [...]



Macallan Single Malt Whiskey Releases Masters of Photography 2

By Patricia Dempaire • Dec 10th, 2010 • Category: Collect, News & Noteworthy, Wines and Spirits

The Macallan Single Malt Whiskey announced legendary Albert Watson to be the next photography partnership in their Masters of Photography 2. Watson is a world renowned celebrity, fashion and art photography. He has shot posters for Hollywood movies such as, Kill Bill, Memoirs of a Gesha, The Da Vinci Code, as well as shooting over [...]