Luxury fine things
For pen collectors and art collectors alike, the Art Deco pens from Lanier Pens are sure to get compliments. Lanier is a brand of luxury pen specializing in hand-tooled writing instruments made of exotic woods. Jim Lanier started Lanier Pens in 2005 out of his home workshop. Since then, the business has grown to worldwide …
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Text by Showable Art. Luxury pen designer Montegrappa celebrates the superior work of artistic creators with various collections of luxury pens, four of which are presented in this article. Montegrappa pens are for people who get excited by the script of a finely crafted writing instrument. The feeling is much like witnessing a spectacular musical …
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Text by Showable Art. We know how the fine watch business and the art world enjoy close ties. Yet, a luxury art watch is an artwork in itself, with the dial serving as a miniature canvas. From etchings to appliqué of gold on the dials, watchmakers have created limited-edition models that collectors covet. Owning one …
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Text by Showable Art. In an earlier article, we mentioned how fine art and luxury watches enjoy a close business relationship. This is particularly true with Swiss watchmaker Audemar Piguet (“AP” for short). The elite watch brand brings a strong presence to the major art festivals and is an official partner of the Art Basel …
Text by Showable Art. First available in 1957, the watches of the original Breitling Superocean collection were intended for professional divers. These early Swiss watches have become collectible, with some models trading near six figures. In 2007, the Superocean Heritage I collection honored the 50th anniversary of the 1950s dive watches by keeping the simple …
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As you browse, deal, and network at high-end art events, remember to do some watch-spotting. You might notice Vacheron Constantin, a truly special watch brand. A Swiss watchmaker since 1755, Vacheron Constantin makes some of the most complication-rich and esthetically pleasing luxury watches in the industry.
The worlds of luxury watches and fine art have long enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship. Evidence suggests that buyers of fine art are also buyers of luxury watches, and vice versa.
You are a big deal. You’ve negotiated the big art deal. Punctuate your success by using a big-deal pen to seal the deal.
Does your luxury pen convey your discerning taste in the arts? Does it get people talking? There are dozens of brands in the luxury pen market and all of them are superb writing instruments.
Have you made your executive travel plans for Art Basel Miami Beach yet? The show is held the first weekend in December (Dec 2-4, 2021). Here are some exclusive travel services to help you get to Miami efficiently and with a little bit of style.