Wednesday, December 22, 2010

1stdibs Releases Its Ultimate Gift Guide

Okay, guys and dolls, there is only a few days left until Christmas and I just thought we'd have some fun and see what the editors of 1stdibs have selected this year for their Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide. And when they say "Ultimate," they mean "ultimate."

Here are but a few of their choices.

1. From Yafa Signed Jewels
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Snow Flakes Necklace set with 75 carats of diamonds.

Price $285,000.

2. From Christopher Hodsoll LTD
AN IMPORTANT CARVED AND PAINTED ROMAN SIDE TABLE
Italy
18th century

Price $320,000

3. From M.S. Rau Antiques
HARRY WINSTON Asscher-Cut Golconda Diamond Ring. Spectacular size and rarity characterize this 5.06-carat Golconda diamond by the legendary Harry Winston. Known as the "Ultimate Diamond," this enchanting stone represents the incredibly small number of Golconda diamonds that have ever been on the market.

Price: $685,000

4. From Hyde Park Antiques, LTD.

A GEORGE II GILT GESSO MIRROR, c. 1745

Price: $78,000

5. From Cheid & Read


Title: Joan Mitchell, Untitled, 1959
Artist: Joan Mitchell (1926-1992, American)
Year: 1959

Materials/Techniques: Oil on canvas

Price $900,000

6. From Clinton Howell Antiques

An Important Pair of George III Carved Mahogany Armchairs, c. 1755.

Price: $295,000

7. From H.M. Luther, Inc.


Price: $ Contact Dealer.

8. From Pullman Gallery


Art Deco 'Boudoir Grand' Piano by J. Strohmenger & Sons, 1938.

Price: $85,000

9. From Jamb Ltd.


A stone sculpture of Air on plinth.

Price: $63,000

10. From Lief
Rococo Swedish Day Bed in pale blue patina, c. 1750.

Price: $47,000

For these and other "Ultimate Gift Ideas," visit the 1stdibs Holiday Guide.

And while you are there, feel free to hop on over to my own little shop in 1stdibs at disegno Karina Gentinetta.

5 comments:

  1. I'll take that Swedish daybed please! Gorgeous! And I loved your previous post on Christmas in New Orleans Karina...just lovely! I am such a traditionalist when it comes to snow and Christmas, but I must say that your beautiful city certainly holds its own! Hope you're enjoying time with family and friends...

    xoxo
    Hope Ava

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  2. Vous passez un bon fétes de fin d'année.

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  3. Thank you, Hope Ava. I just got your package and I can't wait to open it.

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  4. Stunning antiques! Loving that gorgeous daybed as well! Enjoy the glorious day, Kellie xx

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  5. Yes please! i'll take the chandelier, chaise and diamond! Happy New Year, hope this is a great one for you! xc

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