Warren Buffett’s 11^th annual charity auction broke all previous records when a bidder agreed to part with a whopping $2.63 million for a lunch date with the billionaire investor.

The identity of the winner has not been disclosed but we do know that the winning bidder and up to seven friends get to dine with Buffett (the third-richest person in the world) at the midtown Manhattan location of Smith & Wollensky steakhouse.

Proceeds from the charity auction will go to the Glide Foundation, a non-profit San Francisco based organization offering healthcare, childcare, housing and job training for the homeless. Continue Reading

Bombay Sapphire teamed with Sotheby’s to host a charity auction at Palazzo Colonna in Rome, to raise funds for cancer research. The exclusive auction featured 19 ornate martini glasses created by the world’s most creative designers. The “Chalice” cocktail glass, created by world renowned Australian designer Peter Crisp, was one of the highlights of the charity auction. The spectacular glass was outfitted with 226 dazzling blue sapphires, adorned with 22 ct gold and platinum, worth $25K. See additional photos of the exquisite collection after the jump! Continue Reading

Gucci Teams up with Christie's Auction House to Present: The Collector

 Devout Gucci followers, take note. In January 2010 the haute House of Gucci is set to team with Christie’s, the world’s first fine art auctioneers to launch “Gucci Collector: Presented by Christie’s”. The amazing collaboration marks a unique and exciting partnership between the House of Gucci and Christie’s, allowing avid Gucci collectors and enthusiasts the unprecedented opportunity to have their vintage Gucci items appraised online. 

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Michael Jackson continues to amaze us, even after his untimely death.  The famous white glove, considered the “Holy Grail of Michael Jackson” memorabilia, sold for a stellar $350,000 at a rock and roll auction in New York City, last night. Continue Reading