Let's have a look about such expensive antiques which has maintained its value and presence that is carried on through times.
Emerald & Diamond Tiara
This emerald and diamond tiara is said to have belonged to the wife of the French emperor Napoleon III. It was originally commissioned by Guido Henckel von Donnersmarck, a German prince, for Katharina who was his second wife. The buyer remains anonymous at this time. The cost of this precious antique is 7,994,484 euros.
Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Leicester
It's difficult to put a monetary value on the works of Leonardo da Vinci. His Codex Leicester was one of the most expensive antiques ever sold at auction, named after the Earl of Leicester, who purchased the document in 1717, the Codex is a scientific document, and perhaps da Vinci's most famous.
It documents the theories, musings and sketches of da Vinci on many topics, including geography, astronomy and the elements, all written in da Vinci's signature mirrored writing. It was one of the most expensive antiques ever before it went up for auction, and it was officially one of the most valuable antiques after one of the world's richest men purchased it.
Bill Gates bought the manuscript at auction for $30,802,500 and Gates had it digitally scanned and made available on CD.
It's difficult to put a monetary value on the works of Leonardo da Vinci. His Codex Leicester was one of the most expensive antiques ever sold at auction, named after the Earl of Leicester, who purchased the document in 1717, the Codex is a scientific document, and perhaps da Vinci's most famous.
It documents the theories, musings and sketches of da Vinci on many topics, including geography, astronomy and the elements, all written in da Vinci's signature mirrored writing. It was one of the most expensive antiques ever before it went up for auction, and it was officially one of the most valuable antiques after one of the world's richest men purchased it.
Bill Gates bought the manuscript at auction for $30,802,500 and Gates had it digitally scanned and made available on CD.
Badminton Cabinet
The Badminton Cabinet was sold to the Prince of Liechtenstein to be placed in the Museum of Liechtenstein in Vienna. Produced for Badminton House in Gloucestershire, this rare antique was produced in Florence between 1695 and 1732. It is one of the most expensive antiques being inlaid with ebony, amethyst and lapis lazuli.
The price 19,045,250 euros that equates at the time of purchase in 2004 to roughly $32 million. This definitely makes it one of the most expensive antiques.
The Badminton Cabinet was sold to the Prince of Liechtenstein to be placed in the Museum of Liechtenstein in Vienna. Produced for Badminton House in Gloucestershire, this rare antique was produced in Florence between 1695 and 1732. It is one of the most expensive antiques being inlaid with ebony, amethyst and lapis lazuli.
The price 19,045,250 euros that equates at the time of purchase in 2004 to roughly $32 million. This definitely makes it one of the most expensive antiques.
Pinner Qing Dynasty Vase
The Pinner Qing Dynasty Vase is one of the most expensive antiques in the world and was produced somewhere around 1740, this is a classic and beautifully designed piece of Qing Dynasty artwork. It is unknown how it got to Great Britain, but it was initially assessed a value of 800 euros.
This was reassessed to 800,000 euros after it was discovered to be authentic. However, the bidding at the time of auction shocked the auctioneers and it was finally sold for 53.1 million eoros. This was a new record for Chinese artifacts, and broke the previous record for a piece of pottery by 20 million euros.
The Pinner Qing Dynasty Vase is one of the most expensive antiques in the world and was produced somewhere around 1740, this is a classic and beautifully designed piece of Qing Dynasty artwork. It is unknown how it got to Great Britain, but it was initially assessed a value of 800 euros.
This was reassessed to 800,000 euros after it was discovered to be authentic. However, the bidding at the time of auction shocked the auctioneers and it was finally sold for 53.1 million eoros. This was a new record for Chinese artifacts, and broke the previous record for a piece of pottery by 20 million euros.
Napoleon's Sword
This sword was actually used by Napoleon in his Egyptian campaign, and was based on his observation that the curved swords his Arab enemies used were better suited to beheading enemies. After the campaign he presented it to his brother as a wedding gift.
The sword was sold at auction for $6.4 million, but only on the condition that it must be sold to a French resident, and it must spend 6 months a year in France, since it's a national treasure.
This sword was actually used by Napoleon in his Egyptian campaign, and was based on his observation that the curved swords his Arab enemies used were better suited to beheading enemies. After the campaign he presented it to his brother as a wedding gift.
The sword was sold at auction for $6.4 million, but only on the condition that it must be sold to a French resident, and it must spend 6 months a year in France, since it's a national treasure.
Harrington Commode
The Harrington Commode is not only an incredibly beautiful piece of antique British furniture; it was made by one of the most famous names in the business, Thomas Chippendale around 1770, this piece is inlaid with floral designs and features brass accents.
Being in such great condition, this was one of the most expensive antiques in Britain's history, and it sold at Sotheby's for 3.8 million euros, more than four times the estimated value.
The Harrington Commode is not only an incredibly beautiful piece of antique British furniture; it was made by one of the most famous names in the business, Thomas Chippendale around 1770, this piece is inlaid with floral designs and features brass accents.
Being in such great condition, this was one of the most expensive antiques in Britain's history, and it sold at Sotheby's for 3.8 million euros, more than four times the estimated value.
Germain Royal Soup Tureen
This soup tureen by Thomas Germain is one of the finest pieces of silver craftsmanship. Most other valuable metal was melted down or disappeared during French revolution. This was prized as a silversmith, and this particular piece was made for King Louis XV.
This is one of the most expensive antiques because of its rarity and amazing design. At an auction, this piece was sold to for $10,287,500.
This soup tureen by Thomas Germain is one of the finest pieces of silver craftsmanship. Most other valuable metal was melted down or disappeared during French revolution. This was prized as a silversmith, and this particular piece was made for King Louis XV.
This is one of the most expensive antiques because of its rarity and amazing design. At an auction, this piece was sold to for $10,287,500.
Tufft Rococo Table
The Tufft Rococo table is completely a Rococo style of furniture. A classic style that is exquisitely hand carved, this table remains the most expensive example of its kind ever sold at auction. It was created in 1775-1776 by Thomas Tufft for a rich landowner living in New Jersey.
Selling for $4.6 million at auction at Christie's of Philidelphia, this is definitely one of the most expensive antiques, and the most expensive table.
The Tufft Rococo table is completely a Rococo style of furniture. A classic style that is exquisitely hand carved, this table remains the most expensive example of its kind ever sold at auction. It was created in 1775-1776 by Thomas Tufft for a rich landowner living in New Jersey.
Selling for $4.6 million at auction at Christie's of Philidelphia, this is definitely one of the most expensive antiques, and the most expensive table.
'Del Gesu' Violin
Del Gesu violins are only very few remaining in existence. Giuseppe Guarneri, known as Del Gesu, was a violin maker who
Del Gesu violins are only very few remaining in existence. Giuseppe Guarneri, known as Del Gesu, was a violin maker who
was considered the rival to the famous Stradivari. Many consider his instruments to be even better and more beautiful to listen to than his rival.It was purchased at an auction for $3.9 million making it the most expensive antique violin ever sold.
Moonflask in Pink and Blue Enamel
This antique was crafted around 1736 to 1795. The remarkable characteristics of the Moonfl
This antique was crafted around 1736 to 1795. The remarkable characteristics of the Moonfl
ask are the unique combination of colours used with porcelains of this technique. The Moonflask was last sold at an auction at Christie's in Honk Kong. It is currently unknown who the winning bidder was. But its cost runs to 10,024,432 euros.
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