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Euronews
8 hours ago
- Business
- Euronews
Never-before-seen Picasso ceramics break record at auction in Geneva
Seven unique ceramic plates and dishes painted by celebrated Spanish artist Pablo Picasso, created between 1947 and 1964, have been sold in Geneva, Switzerland, for a total of 272,000 Swiss francs - almost €290,000. Yep, Picasso was also a tableware artist. The never-before-seen hand-painted ceramics, featuring birds, fish and goats, were designed in the Madoura Pottery Workshop in Vallauris (Alpes-Maritimes). They had been kept privately for almost 40 years. Piguet of Geneva (Switzerland), which handled the sale, noted in a press release that the estimated price for the lots was 145,000 Swiss francs (€154,000) - making the auction a surprising success. The sum fetched at auction 'reflects the public's enthusiasm for the master's works in all their forms,' stated Piguet. 'Picasso was already an internationally-renowned artist,' Adeline Bisch Balerna, head of paintings and sculptures at Piguet, told AFP prior to the sale. 'He had already opened up a huge number of avenues for all artists; the great, well-known works had been created, and he was seeking new means of expression for his art.' In the ceramic medium, the record for a Picasso stands at £980,275 (€1.149m) for the prototype for the artist's 1950 vase Grand vase aux femmes voilées at Christie's London in 2013.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Signs Justin and Hailey's marriage is over after damning Father's Day post
Justin Bieber went on a wild rant on Instagram on Father's Day amid reports his marriage with Hailey - the mum of his baby son Jack Blues - is well and truly over Justin Bieber shocked fans on Father's Day when he appeared dishevelled, rating on Instagram amid reports his marriage to wife, Hailey, is over. The couple has been plagued with breakup rumours for months following the singer's online outbursts and apparent drug use. On Sunday, Justin got his phone out again, and went on a wild rant in which he confessed to being 'broken', 'angry' and 'exhausted' from 'thinking about himself all the time'. While other celebrity dads were posting wholesome family snaps of their darling wives, Justin ignored new mum, Hailey - who he admitted he once told would never be on the cover of Vogue - as many think their days as a couple are over. Here are some of the damning signs... Drug use Justin posted a photo of his hand holding what appeared to be mostly smoked 'blunt', or joint, among his Father's Day posts. Bizarrely, two of the videos in the carousel are shot by the singer as he lies on the floor, filming his feet in slippers. There are also numerous posts showing close ups of Justin's toes, face and torso. In one shot, shared towards the end of the shocking spree, Justin grins wildly before closing his eyes. This is followed by an Instagram video showing a bong on a poolside table. The singer worried fans back in March about his substance use when he smoked a bong in photos after denying he abused drugs. The Where Do I Fit In? star posted a carousel of photos on Instagram showing him blowing smoke out of his mouth while holding a glass bong in his hand as he sat perched on a blue e-bike. 'Lil' ho' swipe at Hailey? Also on Father's Day, Justin told fans he was "a dad that's not to be f****d with. .He then shared multiple photos of his lavish gifts, including an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watch, which retails for $38,000, two Prada backpacks and an Apple laptop. However, captioning the eye-wateringly expensive haul he wrote: "Happy Father's Day to me, lil' ho, with many thinking the crude remark was a dig at wife, Hailey. Justin admits he's 'broken' Many were convinced that Justin's Father's Day posts, shared over a worrying six-hour spree were the result of his dramatic mental health spiral. They were followed at 5.50am yesterday by a long Instagram story in which he confessed to being 'broken', 'angry' and 'exhausted' from thinking about himself all the time. He told fans: "People keep telling me to heal. Don't you think if I could have fixed myself I would have already. I know I'm broken. I know I have anger issues. 'The harder I try to grow, the more focused on myself I am. Jesus is the only person who keeps me wanting to make my life about others. Because honestly, I'm exhausted with thinking about myself lately, aren't you?,' the post concluded. Hailey skips Father's Day tribute While many celebrities took to social media to gush over their children's dads, Hailey chose not to address her husband on his first Father's Day after welcoming their baby, Jack Blues, last summer. The model, who appeared to be with Justin and on Sunday after posting a snap of their baby Jack on Instagram, was active on social media and reposted numerous stories from her skincare brand Rhode. However, she notably didn't write any Father's Day tribute for Justin. It comes after the Sorry star appeared to take a swipe at Hailey on Mother's Day just last month and stated: 'Mother's Day sucks a**'. Last month, the Love Yourself singer was slammed by fans after he appear inconsiderate online with his 'Mother's Day sucks a**' comment after Hailey was celebrating the holiday for the first time as a mum. The post was reportedly deleted, but was widely criticised. Returning the remark, Hailey wrote: "Father's Day sucks a**" as fans are convinced her marriage to Justin is already over.
Gulf Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Picasso on a plate: unseen ceramics up for auction
A clutch of one-off and hitherto unseen ceramic plates and dishes by Pablo Picasso are going under the hammer in Geneva on June 19. Emblematic motifs from Picasso's artistic universe -- pigeons, fish, a goat, a bull, and a bird adorn the colourful plates and dishes. "It's a truly exceptional collection. The plates and dishes we have here are real Picasso works," Bernard Piguet, director of the Piguet auction house in Geneva, told AFP. "These unique pieces belonged to Picasso's estate, and in the early 1980s, his heirs gave them to one of their friends," he said. The close friend, a French art lover whose name has not been revealed, kept them until his death. His heirs have decided to put the ceramics up for sale. Made between 1947 and 1963 in the Madoura workshop in Vallauris on the southeast French coast, the ceramic artworks are being exhibited to the general public for the first time ahead of Thursday's auction. 'Reasonable' prices The seven pieces are being sold in separate lots. Bernard Piguet holds the rectangular earthenware dish engraved with a knife named "Pigeon" (circa 1949). Two large platters decorated with pigeons are both expected to fetch between 30,000 and 50,000 Swiss francs ($37,000-$61,500). A third plate depicting three blue, pink, and brick-coloured fish on a white background, resembling a child's drawing, is estimated at 20,000 to 30,000 francs. A thin brick, titled "Head of a Bearded Man", and painted with ceramic pastels in yellow, white, garnet, brown, blue orange and green, has the same estimate. Glazed on a painted background in shades of grey, brown, and black, a terracotta plate depicting a goat's head bears the prestigious stamp "Original Picasso print" on the back. It is valued at 20,000-30,000 francs. The two others feature a bull on a hexagonal terracotta tile (15,000-20,000 francs), and a stylised bird on a plate painted in black and white (15,000-25,000 francs). "It's a lot," Piguet said of the price. "But don't forget that these are works of art in their own right and unique pieces" without replicas. "If you step back from Picasso's work and his drawings, which are becoming practically unaffordable today, you have here original works by Picasso that command a reasonable estimate." New outlet Picasso was one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. The prolific Spanish painter died in 1973, aged 91. He created thousands of plates, platters, vases, pitchers, and other earthenware utensils in the Madoura ceramics studio, run by the pottery couple Georges and Suzanne Ramie. After World War II, "Picasso was already an internationally-renowned artist," said Adeline Bisch Balerna, head of paintings and sculptures at Piguet. "He had already opened up a huge number of avenues for all artists; the great, well-known works had been created, and he was seeking new means of expression for his art." Picasso would visit the Madoura studio, meet Georges Ranie, and be "captivated by all the possibilities offered" by this new artistic outlet, she explained. This photograph shows the peinted brick "Head of a Bearded Man" (12.8.1956). Photos: AFP Piguet is also auctioning two Picasso works "never before seen on the art market", from the same family friend's collection: "Serenade" (1919), an Indian ink and watercolour painting estimated at 20,000-30,000 francs, and the pencil drawing "Famille balzacienne" (1962), valued at 80,000-120,000 francs. Unseen Klein Meanwhile the contemporary art in Thursday's sale includes one of French artist Yves Klein's first blue monochromes, in what is its first appearance on the art market, according to Piguet auction house. From 1959, "Monochrome bleu sans titre (IKB 328)", estimated at 100,000-150,000 francs, is painted in International Klein Blue, the deep blue hue developed by the artist himself. "In daylight, it really has this luminous blue, this completely fascinating Klein blue. And when you put it indoors, you see it as a dark blue, almost midnight blue," said Bernard Piguet. Klein died in 1962 aged 34, following a series of heart attacks. The work comes from the collection of the Swiss artist couple Muriel and Gerald Minkoff, who liked to exchange their works with their contemporaries. It was discovered by their successors in their Geneva apartment, according to Piguet. Agence France Presse
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Justin Bieber Celebrates First Father's Day Inside $26 Million Beverly Hills Mansion—as His Cryptic Instagram Posts Concern Fans
Pop star Justin Bieber celebrated his first Father's Day with wife Hailey and their 9-month-old son, Jack Blues, inside their $26 million California mansion—hours before sparking serious concern among fans by sharing a series of erratic Instagram posts about his 'anger issues.' The 31-year-old 'Baby' hitmaker went on a 24-hour Instagram spree that began with a series of posts documenting his Father's Day at home, before it took a dark turn when he began sharing photos and videos of himself with what appeared to be drug paraphernalia, while also hitting out at his fans and followers for voicing their concern about his well-being. In total, Justin shared 20 posts, which ended with an early-morning video that appears to have been taken in the backyard of the home he shares with Hailey, 28, and Jack. His barrage of online content came just hours after he and Hailey, who welcomed son Jack Blues Bieber in August 2024, kicked off their first Father's Day with a sweet and seemingly wholesome date night, after which they returned to their abode in order to spend the day with their son. The couple opted for a lowkey observance of the special day, which saw them lounging around their California dwelling and introducing Jack to the piano. Justin kicked off his Father's Day celebrations by taking to social media to share a close-up selfie featuring a fake hand with its middle finger up. He captioned the post, 'I'm not a dad to be f—ed with.' He then gushed about his luxe Father's Day gifts, which included two Prada backpacks, a new Apple laptop, and a $38,000 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watch. While showcasing his presents, he said, 'Happy daddy day to me.' He went on to reveal that he and Hailey had found time to step out of their stunning abode, sharing an image of his wife returning to their property, which he captioned: 'Made it home from a lil date night getaway.' Another snap saw Hailey and Jack cuddled up by the piano. In one video, Justin lay on the ground and zoomed the camera into his wife and son at the piano before showing off Jack's gold bracelet, which is engraved with his initials 'JBB' on the front. His wholesome Father's Day content took a turn when he began sharing screenshots of a text conversation between himself and an ex-friend. 'I will never suppress my emotions for someone. Conflict is a part of a relationship. If you don't like my anger, you don't like me,' read a message that appeared to be from Justin. The unidentified person responded, 'I'm not used to someone lashing out at me,' to which Justin seemingly replied, 'This friendship is officially over. I will never accept a man calling my anger lashing out.' Justin then addressed his fans' growing concerns about his state of mind, sharing a lengthy statement in which he confessed to being 'broken' and having 'anger issues.' He penned, 'People keep telling me to heal. Don't you think if I could have fixed myself I would have already? I know I am broken. I know I have anger issues. 'I tried to do the work my whole life to be like the people who told me I needed to be fixed like them. And it just keeps making me more tired and more angry. 'The harder I try to grow, the more focused on myself I am. Jesus is the only person who keeps me wanting to make my life about others because honestly, I'm exhausted thinking about myself lately, aren't you?' He captioned the statement with a middle finger emoji. In the comments section, fans begged him to take a break from 'social media' and 'ignore' the haters. They noted that he should 'focus' on himself and enjoy his time with Hailey and Jack. Justin's latest Instagram rant comes days after his wife marked a major milestone in her professional career when she sold her beauty brand, Rhode, to e.l.f Beauty for an historic $1 billion. The 28-year-old founder revealed that the takeover will see continuing her current role with her company while also serving as the brand's chief creative officer and head of innovation. Hailey will handle product innovation, marketing, and act as a strategic advisor. According to a press release, Rhode garnered the spot of No. 1 skin care brand in Earned Media Value, representing 367% year-over-year EMV growth. The model took to Instagram to reveal the news, confessing that she had 'big dreams' for her brand when she launched it in 2022. Just days earlier, she confessed that her $26 million marital mansion has become a safe haven amid seemingly endless public backlash over her seven-year marriage to Justin. The beauty brand founder spoke out about her experience of dealing with online hate and furious scrutiny, in a cover interview with Vogue, explaining how becoming a mother to Jack has prompted her to all but withdraw from the public eye so she can raise him privately away from prying eyes. Although Hailey is regularly pictured out and about at various events, she confessed to Vogue that, these days, she much prefers staying at home inside her seven-bedroom, 10-bathroom Beverly Hills, CA, property, which is situated safely inside a gated community, ensuring maximum privacy. 'I'm a cozy person. Our house is my element, and my sanctuary. It's where my heart is, for sure,' she told the outlet. Since welcoming their son in August 2024, the Biebers have been careful to avoid having him photographed in public, with Hailey noting that they limit family outings as much as possible in order to protect their son's privacy. 'We don't take him to a lot of places. We don't want anyone to…. I mean, you've just got to see how invasive it all is. It feels mean to put a baby into that,' she said. Luckily, the couple's home, which they purchased in 2020, was bought with babies in mind, with Hailey telling Vogue that she believes her son 'will love' the playground that sits at the center of their neighborhood, although she concedes that he's a little young to appreciate the space just yet. Aside from providing a 'safe' space in which to raise her child, Hailey also noted that the home has given her a haven in which to go through the 'high highs and low lows' of being postpartum, a period that she admitted saw her experiencing more 'self-hatred' than ever before. 'I cry a lot more than I did before,' she said, revealing that she is working on being vulnerable and allowing herself 'to feel what I'm feeling and be not okay, and be able to just really express that and feel safe with my friends to just be like, 'I'm losing it today.'' Their home serves as the ideal sanctuary for anyone hoping to remain away from prying eyes, thanks in large part to its location inside one of Los Angeles' 'most sought-after guard-gated' communities. Described in its original listing as being set 'in the middle of park-like grounds' that span more than 2.5 acres, the home was hailed as offering the utmost privacy and seclusion to its owners. The home features state-of-the-art amenities and comes complete with a stunning entrance area, an expansive living room, a formal dining room, a chef's kitchen, and a sensational theater room. It also boasts plenty of windows that overlook the lush landscaping and allow a flood of natural light into the space. The property also holds a lavish swimming pool, tennis court, and outdoor living and dining rooms with a barbecue, pizza oven, and koi pond. When heading upstairs, guests are met with six stunning bedrooms, including a primary suite with a separate sitting area, dual closets, and bathrooms with heated floors. According to its original listing, 'this estate is perfect for large scale entertaining, set in the middle of park-like grounds, completely private and secluded.' However, should the duo wish to take a break from the bright lights of Los Angeles, they head to their Palm Springs dwelling, which they purchased in 2023 for a jaw-dropping $16.6 million. Since snapping up the opulent abode, it has served as a vacation residence for the couple, who regularly host getaways with their friends inside the La Quinta dwelling. The home sits on an acre within Coachella Valley's Madison Club community, which A-listers such as Scooter Braun, Adele, Kris Jenner, and Kourtney Kardashian also call home. Their vacation rental was built in 2009 and boasts a French-inspired aesthetic along with seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms. 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Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Plates, pastels, and palette of blue
Piguet is auctioning Picasso works never before seen on art market. Photo: AFP Emblematic motifs from Picasso's artistic universe — pigeons, fish, a goat, a bull, and a bird adorn the colourful plates and dishes. "It's a truly exceptional collection. The plates and dishes we have here are real Picasso works," Bernard Piguet, director of the Piguet auction house in Geneva, told AFP. "These unique pieces belonged to Picasso's estate, and in the early 1980s, his heirs gave them to one of their friends," he said. The close friend, a French art lover whose name has not been revealed, kept them until his death. His heirs have decided to put the ceramics up for sale. Made between 1947 and 1963 in the Madoura workshop in Vallauris on the southeast French coast, the ceramic artworks are being exhibited to the general public for the first time ahead of Thursday's auction. 'Reasonable' prices The seven pieces are being sold in separate lots. Two large platters decorated with pigeons are both expected to fetch between 30,000 and 50,000 Swiss francs ($37,000-$61,500). A third plate depicting three blue, pink, and brick-coloured fish on a white background, resembling a child's drawing, is estimated at 20,000 to 30,000 francs. A thin brick, titled Head of a Bearded Man, and painted with ceramic pastels in yellow, white, garnet, brown, blue orange and green, has the same estimate. Glazed on a painted background in shades of grey, brown, and black, a terracotta plate depicting a goat's head bears the prestigious stamp "Original Picasso print" on the back. It is valued at 20,000-30,000 francs. The two others feature a bull on a hexagonal terracotta tile (15,000-20,000 francs), and a stylised bird on a plate painted in black and white (15,000-25,000 francs). "It's a lot," Piguet said of the price. "But don't forget that these are works of art in their own right and unique pieces" without replicas. "If you step back from Picasso's work and his drawings, which are becoming practically unaffordable today, you have here original works by Picasso that command a reasonable estimate." New outlet Picasso was one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. The prolific Spanish painter died in 1973, aged 91. He created thousands of plates, platters, vases, pitchers, and other earthenware utensils in the Madoura ceramics studio, run by the pottery couple Georges and Suzanne Ramie. After World War II, "Picasso was already an internationally-renowned artist," said Adeline Bisch Balerna, head of paintings and sculptures at Piguet. "He had already opened up a huge number of avenues for all artists; the great, well-known works had been created, and he was seeking new means of expression for his art." Picasso would visit the Madoura studio, meet Georges Ranie, and be "captivated by all the possibilities offered" by this new artistic outlet, she explained. Piguet is also auctioning two Picasso works "never before seen on the art market", from the same family friend's collection: Serenade (1919), an Indian ink and watercolour painting estimated at 20,000-30,000 francs, and the pencil drawing Famille balzacienne (1962), valued at 80,000-120,000 francs. Unseen Klein Meanwhile the contemporary art in Thursday's sale includes one of French artist Yves Klein's first blue monochromes, in what is its first appearance on the art market, according to Piguet auction house. From 1959, Monochrome bleu sans titre (IKB 328), estimated at 100,000-150,000 francs, is painted in International Klein Blue, the deep blue hue developed by the artist himself. "In daylight, it really has this luminous blue, this completely fascinating Klein blue. And when you put it indoors, you see it as a dark blue, almost midnight blue," said Bernard Piguet. Klein died in 1962 aged 34, following a series of heart attacks. The work comes from the collection of the Swiss artist couple Muriel and Gerald Minkoff, who liked to exchange their works with their contemporaries. It was discovered by their successors in their Geneva apartment, according to Piguet.
