In small ways, we all Bond with spies
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Last Updated: Feb 12, 2021, 09:35 AM IST
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Today’s spyware and counter-espionage tools are perhaps more sinister, and may not be considered collectible even after decommissioning.
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Truth is just as strange as fiction, if not stranger, going by the Cold War-era items up for auction in Beverly Hills this week.
The shadowy world of Le Carre and the more flamboyant pen of Ian Fleming both hark back to times when the walls had ears and spying was not merely about trench coats and dead drop letterboxes.
The brilliant Q who equipped an insouciant James Bond with all manner of ingenious gadgetry to use during the course of a single movie should be proud of his brethren in the real world of espionage given the sheer variety of spyware on display before the auction.
First-Ever 2022 Cadillac CT5-V and CT4-V Blackwings to Be Auctioned for Charity 12 Feb 2021, 14:34 UTC ·
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At the beginning of February, Cadillac pulled the wraps off the most powerful sedan it ever made, the 2022 CT5-V Blackwing. It was accompanied on the stage by its smaller sibling, the 2022 CT4-V Blackwing, the only sedan on the American market factory-equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission. And now we already get word that the very first examples of the new performance sedans will go under the hammer for charity. 35 photos
The auction will be handled by Barrett-Jackson as part of its larger event in March in Scottsdale, Arizona. All the proceeds from selling VIN 001 of both models will go to Black Ambition, a non-profit set up by Pharrell Williams to support Black and Latin entrepreneurs.
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This one owner 1993 Volvo L30 loader with 15,000hrs had its engine reconditioned at 12,683 hours.
An online machinery clearance auction as per instructions for the representatives of the late Edward (Ned) Allen of Irishtown, Dunlavin, Co Wicklow, is set to take place on Monday 15 February from 7pm.
The auction will contain tractors and an assortment of other farm machinery, with much of the kit described by auctioneer Michael Doyle as being very well maintained and mostly on-farm from new. The first part of the auction will contain approximately 80 lots with no reserve, while a further 40 outside lots will go under the hammer afterwards.
Hindman Auctions Palm Beach Fine Jewelry sale sees tremendous enthusiasm
Nicholas Varney, multigem Bird of Paradise brooch; price realized: $28,125.
PALM BEACH, FLA
.-Hindmans February 9th Palm Beach Fine Jewelry auction realized over $540,000 in 116 lots with international bidders showing fantastic engagement on a range of bold and eye-catching jewelry. The auction included stunning diamond pieces and a range of bright statement jewelry from renowned designers such as Tony Duquette, Christopher Walling, Nicholas Varney, de Grisogono, Evelyn Clothier, Angela Pintaldi, and more.
We were thrilled to see the outstanding results of this years Palm Beach Fine Jewelry auction, said Sally Klarr, Hindmans Senior Specialist and Director of Jewelry & Timepieces. We were pleased to have had the opportunity to sell works by such iconic designers, and were delighted with the incredibly high engagement and the enthusiasm with which bidders responded to this distinct selection of
Qualia Contemporary Art opens a solo exhibition by Chinese-American artist Stella Zhang
Internal Landscape-Limbi 1.
PALO ALTO, CA
.-Qualia Contemporary Art is presenting Internal Landscape, a solo exhibition by Chinese-American artist, Stella Zhang, featuring paintings, mixed media works and installation. The artist continues her ten-year exploration of the body with new works that act as a meditation on Zhangs acute awareness of the internal and external body and how it not only carries consciousness, but intuition. Internal Landscape is open to the public from Feb. 11, 2021 through April 2, 2021. The gallery will be hosting a Zoom opening celebration on Feb. 13, at 7:30 pm PST. RSVP is required .