![]() ![]() The estate supervised the proofing of every print, with each one verified by a type of stenographic cryptography only detectable through scanning. Having never before sold the artist’s works through e-commerce, the Guy Bourdin Estate agreed to license a selection of photographs to Net-a-Porter via AP8, which follows strict printing protocols used by top auction houses, museums, and galleries. Courtesy of the Guy Bourdin Estate, 2022. Guy Bourdin, Charles Jourdan ad campaign, spring 1979. “So essentially, we’re creating collectors from a whole new audience of fashionistas, who perhaps wouldn’t have had access to the auction houses and the dealers or the knowledge needed to be able to transact in the art marketplace.” The add-to-cart ease and seamless transactions of online shopping “haven’t historically been available in the art world,” Raikhel said. She cofounded AP8 with her 1858 partner Harvey Mendelson and Paul Rapaport, who previously worked in-house for luxury brands including Moncler. With her London art advisory 1858 Ltd., Raikhel has consulted for clients from the Venice Biennale and Sotheby’s Institute to Louis Vuitton. ![]() The goal of the partnership, she added, “is to make fine art and photography as accessible as luxury and fashion retail is online.” “You have a great deal of confidence when you discover new designers on Net-a-Porter-it has their seal of approval,” said AP8 curator Viola Raikhel. And yes: the art comes with same-day service, too. “Our aim is to deliver the same world-class level of curation and expertise that’s synonymous with our entire buy,” said Lea Cranfield, the company’s chief buying and merchandising officer, in a statement. In partnership with AP8, a new art e-commerce platform, it is curating single-artist series of museum-quality prints to drop in limited editions on Net-a-Porter. Now, the luxury e-tailer is venturing into fine art. In 2022, the department achieved the best result for the sale of a vintage couture collection in France by auctioning Didier Ludot’s collection, which totalled over €1m.Īrtcurial’s specialists are at your disposal for free and confidential valuations of your luxury clothes, bags and accessories.Net-a-Porter is known for delivering a tight edit of all things fashion, beauty, and lifestyle directly to the doors of its global “EIPs”-that would be Extremely Important People-with same-day service, in a signature black box tied up with a bow. These thematic sessions combine historic creations with the latest trends. ![]() The Online Only sales offer a wide selection of fashion pieces, from Louis Vuitton trunks to Chanel accessories and Yves Saint Laurent creations. The department has achieved some remarkable results: a Birkin 35 in Indigo crocodile was sold for €50,700 in 2018 and a Kelly 40 representing Princess Grace Kelly went for €104,000. The sale of classic Birkin and Kelly models, collectors’ items or special orders, is the scene of often spectacular auctions. The quality of the selection offered and the sale of bags and accessories of impeccable provenance are what make these auctions so successful. Combined with the Jewellery and Watch Collection sales, Artcurial has created a unique prestige event in Monaco, the place to be for connoisseurs and collectors from all over the world. The development of the Hermès & Luxury Bags prestige auctions at the Hôtel Hermitage in Monte-Carlo reflects Artcurial’s determination to make the Principality the reference venue for all luxury-related sales. For more than fifteen years, Artcurial has been honouring the great luxury houses such as Hermès and Chanel, and the most influential designers of their time, such as Christian Dior and Martin Margiela.
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