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Forbes
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Top 9 Highlights Of Treasure House Art Fair 2025: From Royal Drawings To Rare Meteorites
Majesty, 2025 by Jill Berelowitz brought to the Sculpture Walk by the artist - Treasure House Fair Courtesy of Treasure House Fair The Treasure House Art Fair 2025 returns to Chelsea this summer for its third and most ambitious edition yet, featuring over 70 leading art and antiquities dealers from around the world. Held in an expanded venue and founded by former Masterpiece organisers Thomas Woodham-Smith and Harry Van der Hoorn, this interdisciplinary fair spans centuries and genres—from ancient artefacts to contemporary design classics. Here are nine standout highlights. The Brilliant Bugattis Exhibition LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: Thomas Woodham-Smith and sons pose at 'The Brilliant Bugattis' exhibit at the preview of the Treasure House Fair, taking place at the Royal Hospital Chelsea on June 25, 2025 in London, England. (Photo byfor Treasure House Fair) Getty Images for Treasure House Fair A show-stopping tribute to the legendary Bugatti family—spanning sculpture, furniture, decorative arts and classic cars— The Brilliant Bugattis exhibition is the first of its kind in the UK since 1979. Curated by Bugatti expert Edward Horswell, it features 30 works by Carlo, Rembrandt and Ettore Bugatti, charting their multi-generational legacy in art, design, and engineering. A Childhood Drawing by King Charles III His Majesty King Charles III Dragon boat in full sail, circa 1957 Blue ink and coloured crayons on paper Signed 'P. Charles' lower right. 13' high x 17' wide (Framed) Presented by Robert Young Antiques, London Courtesy of Treasure House Fair. On display at Robert Young Antiques, this charming crayon drawing of a boat—created by a 9-year-old Prince Charles while at Cheam Preparatory School—was gifted to a school matron in 1957. It sold on the first day of the fair for £16,000, offering collectors a rare glimpse into the early creativity of Britain's monarch. Riva Ariston – Italian Icon of Nautical DesignRiva Ariston – Italian Icon of Nautical Design Riva Ariston – Italian Icon of Nautical Design Courtesy of Treasure House Fair. Presented by Ventura UK at Treasure House Fair, the Riva Ariston is a symbol of mid-century glamour, famously favoured by film stars and royals from Sophia Loren and Brigitte Bardot to Princess Grace of Monaco and King Hussein of Jordan. Built between 1950–1976, this sleek mahogany speedboat epitomises Italian craftsmanship and timeless style and has been immortalised on celluloid from Italian cinema to James Bond, remaining a coveted collector's item. Ancient Artefacts at Kallos Gallery An Ancient Greek gold oak wreath Late Classical to early Hellenistic, circa 4th - 3rd century BC L. 35.8 cm, W. 37 gr Richard Valencia / © Kallos Gallery, London Debuting at the fair, Kallos Gallery showcases a curated selection of Ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian treasures. Highlights include a gold oak wreath from the 4th century BC, a feline Egyptian deity, and a bust of Helios with contemporary gold sun rays. The gold wreath was sold for £85,000 on opening night. Aguas Zarcas Meteorite – A Piece of the Cosmos LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: Preview of the Treasure House Fair, taking place at the Royal Hospital Chelsea on June 25, 2025 in London, England. (Photo byfor Treasure House Fair) Getty Images for Treasure House Fair Offered by ArtAncient, the Aguas Zarcas meteorite is a rare carbonaceous chondrite that lit up the Costa Rican sky in 2019 before crashing through a doghouse. Alongside the meteorite, the damaged doghouse itself is on display, offering a cosmic twist to the fair's blend of art, science, and storytelling. Disrupt-Connect: The Sculpture Walk 'Mr. Joy's Surprise' An 18 th -century child's wardrobe in the form of a doll's house Made in England by Edmund Joy in 1709 166 x 146 x 66 cm ; 65 ¼ x 57 ½ x 26 in © Thomas Coulborn & Sons Ltd, UK Curated by Dr. Melissa L. Gustin of National Museums Liverpool, the Sculpture Walk spans three centuries and features 27 works–from a whimsical 1709 wardrobe sculpture named Mr. Joy's Surpri se, to Jill Berelowitz's monumental bronze Majesty artichokes and Massimiliano Pelletti's classically inspired sculptures with a contemporary twist–and leads visitors through the fair and out into the historic gardens of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Dr. Melissa L. Gustin told me at the preview of the fair: 'The earliest sculpture on the walk is Mr. Joy's Surpri se, which is a children's wardrobe from 1709. A lot of people are questioning why it's in a sculpture walk when it's a utilitarian artwork. The reason is that if an object is beautiful and it's in a human home, and made by humans, why is it not sculpture. We've taken that attitude all the way through, putting Antique sculptures next to contemporary artists, with the idea that they connect to humans through many centuries. The antique artworks are here because they still connect to humans, and the contemporary artworks are here because we hope they will connect to future generations. Mr. Joy's Surprise is signed Edmund Joy 1709 on the back, and the only other one that's been found is in the V&A collection. They are both based on Kew Palace, which took its inspiration from Dutch Architecture. Gladiatore Borghese, 2025 by Massimiliano Pelletti, brought to the Sculpture Walk by Bowman Sculpture © Treasure House Fair Dr Gustin includes in her personal highlights Mr Joy's Surprise and also explains: 'Another highlight is Massimiliano Pelletti's sculpture, which is placed right at the entrance to the fair. Pelletti has reimagined the Gladiatore Borghese from ancient times to today. Pelletti's Grandfather restored Michelangelo's David , and he is making work in the same studio. So it represents those connections through time.' Henrik Godsk's Folkloric Modernism Henrik Godsk at Vigo Gallery © Lee Sharrock Danish artist Henrik Godsk fuses early 20th-century Cubism with carnival aesthetics in his bold, stylised portraits. Influenced by his heritage as a seventh-generation fairground traveller, Godsk's works–on display at Vigo gallery–are rich in geometric precision, cultural memory, and a playful tension between handcraft and modernist form. Geometric lines and flattened fields of colour are infused with influences of Modigliani and Russian avant‑garde art, combined with decorative patterns inspired by Godsk's upbringing in the fairground community. Bahraini Abstraction by Rashid al Khalifa Rashid al Khalifa at De Musson Lee Sharrock Representing Bahrain with a solo booth at De Musson, Rashid al Khalifa presents abstract, mirrored paintings with a modernist edge. Known for blending tradition with futuristic geometry, al Khalifa's work adds a distinctive voice to the fair's contemporary offerings. De Musson founder Clementine Perrins told me at the fair: 'I met Rashid 13 years ago and have created bespoke exhibitions for him in the UK, we have worked with Treasure House to showcase his work to a wider audience.' Modernism in Tapestry: Pop Art Meets Aubusson Modern Masters Tapestries booth at Treasure House Fair. Photographed by Lee Sharrock © Lee Sharrock Modern Masters Tapestries showcases vibrant works by icons such as Tom Wesselmann, Joan Miró, Victor Vasarely, Sonia Delaunay, and Alexander Calder. These handwoven pieces, presented by BOCCARA Gallery, celebrate the enduring legacy of Aubusson weaving through the lens of 20th-century art movements. Whether you're drawn to cosmic relics, royal curiosities, or cutting-edge contemporary art, the Treasure House Art Fair 2025 offers a compelling cross-section of global creativity and timeless craftsmanship—all under one elegant Chelsea roof.
The Irish Sun
16 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Britain's fastest-selling used cars revealed as ‘cheap yet very well equipped' SUV tops the charts
THE UK'S fastest selling car of the month has been revealed by Auto Trader. Taking an average of just 15 days to sell in June, the 1 The MG HS (petrol, 1 year) is an SUV which came out as the most sold car in June Credit: Alamy Additionally, the average SUV has been selling at an average of 29 days. Marc Palmer, Head of Strategy and Insight at Auto Trader said: 'Car buyers are still attracted by great value, which the HS offers in spades, and the fact it's selling a fortnight faster than the national average highlights just how popular it is. Sales of Palmer added: 'The speed at which used cars sell is an accurate barometer of the strength of the used car market and our data suggests it remains in very robust health as we enter the summer months, as reflected in May's record 86.3 million site visits. Read More Motors News 'As ever, there's huge nuance in the market, so I'd really encourage retailers to analyse the data and insights available to help spot the most profitable stock for your forecourt.' The They have both taken around 28 days to sell. On top of that, petrol cars make up the greatest proportion of "hottest" models in the UK. Most read in Motors It has been the fastest selling fuel type overall, taking around 28 days. Iconic motors roar into London from rare 90s Bugatti to £60k Capri Electric vehicles are still lagging behind these slightly, at an average of 32 days. Used EV, however, have sold at a faster rate by three days when compared to this time last month, which was at 35 days. This reflects broad trends, with Brits favouring cars more than a year old. The e 5-10 year old cars have been shifting the quickest, selling in 27 days. June's top 10 fastest selling used cars MG MG HS – Body type: SUV; Fuel Type: Petrol; Age Cohort: Up to 1 Year; Avg. Days to Sell: 15 Vauxhall Corsa – Body type: Hatchback; Fuel Type: Petrol; Age Cohort: Up to 1 Year; Avg. Days to Sell: 16 Volkswagen Golf – Body type: Hatchback; Fuel Type: Petrol; Age Cohort: Up to 1 Year; Avg. Days to Sell: 16.6 Audi A3 – Body type: Hatchback; Fuel Type: Petrol Plug-in Hybrid; Age Cohort: 3 to 5 Years; Avg. Days to Sell: 18 Mazda CX-5 – Body type: SUV; Fuel Type: Diesel; Age Cohort: 5 to 10 Years; Avg. Days to Sell: 19 Vauxhall Crossland X – Body type: SUV; Fuel Type: Petrol; Age Cohort: 5 to 10 Years; Avg. Days to Sell: 19.5 Skoda Fabia – Body type: Hatchback; Fuel Type: Petrol; Age Cohort: 3 to 5 Years; Avg. Days to Sell: 20 BMW 3 Series – Body type: Saloon; Fuel Type: Petrol Plug-in Hybrid; Age Cohort: 3 to 5 Years; Avg. Days to Sell: 20 Hyundai TUCSON – Body type: SUV; Fuel Type: Petrol; Age Cohort: 3 to 5 Years; Avg. Days to Sell: 20.5 Volvo XC40 – Body type: SUV; Fuel Type: Petrol Plug-in Hybrid; Age Cohort: 3 to 5 Years; Avg. Days to Sell: 20.5 The data from Auto Trader shows that more than half (60 per cent) of the top ten fastest selling cars are SUVs. These include the This may be due to rising temperatures in recent weeks, where they sold four days faster than in May at an average of 32 days. They also took a week faster than June last year, at 35 days.
Scottish Sun
16 hours ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Britain's fastest-selling used cars revealed as ‘cheap yet very well equipped' SUV tops the charts – see full list
The most popular car body type has also been revealed NEED FOR SPEED Britain's fastest-selling used cars revealed as 'cheap yet very well equipped' SUV tops the charts – see full list Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE UK'S fastest selling car of the month has been revealed by Auto Trader. Taking an average of just 15 days to sell in June, the MG HS sold two weeks faster than the average car in the country. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The MG HS (petrol, 1 year) is an SUV which came out as the most sold car in June Credit: Alamy Additionally, the average SUV has been selling at an average of 29 days. Marc Palmer, Head of Strategy and Insight at Auto Trader said: 'Car buyers are still attracted by great value, which the HS offers in spades, and the fact it's selling a fortnight faster than the national average highlights just how popular it is. Sales of used cars have also seen an increase, at 29 days which is a day faster than June last year, and two days faster than the same period in 2023. Palmer added: 'The speed at which used cars sell is an accurate barometer of the strength of the used car market and our data suggests it remains in very robust health as we enter the summer months, as reflected in May's record 86.3 million site visits. 'As ever, there's huge nuance in the market, so I'd really encourage retailers to analyse the data and insights available to help spot the most profitable stock for your forecourt.' The fastest selling body type of cars were hatchbacks, which accounted for 50 per cent of the top ten sales, as well as convertibles in June. They have both taken around 28 days to sell. On top of that, petrol cars make up the greatest proportion of "hottest" models in the UK. It has been the fastest selling fuel type overall, taking around 28 days. Hybrid and diesel cars follow petrol as the second most fuel types in demand, which both take 31 days to sell. Iconic motors roar into London from rare 90s Bugatti to £60k Capri Electric vehicles are still lagging behind these slightly, at an average of 32 days. Used EV, however, have sold at a faster rate by three days when compared to this time last month, which was at 35 days. This reflects broad trends, with Brits favouring cars more than a year old. "Nearly new" cars that were aged less than 12 months old were the slowest to sell overall. The e 5-10 year old cars have been shifting the quickest, selling in 27 days. June's top 10 fastest selling used cars MG MG HS – Body type: SUV; Fuel Type: Petrol; Age Cohort: Up to 1 Year; Avg. Days to Sell: 15 Vauxhall Corsa – Body type: Hatchback; Fuel Type: Petrol; Age Cohort: Up to 1 Year; Avg. Days to Sell: 16 Volkswagen Golf – Body type: Hatchback; Fuel Type: Petrol; Age Cohort: Up to 1 Year; Avg. Days to Sell: 16.6 Audi A3 – Body type: Hatchback; Fuel Type: Petrol Plug-in Hybrid; Age Cohort: 3 to 5 Years; Avg. Days to Sell: 18 Mazda CX-5 – Body type: SUV; Fuel Type: Diesel; Age Cohort: 5 to 10 Years; Avg. Days to Sell: 19 Vauxhall Crossland X – Body type: SUV; Fuel Type: Petrol; Age Cohort: 5 to 10 Years; Avg. Days to Sell: 19.5 Skoda Fabia – Body type: Hatchback; Fuel Type: Petrol; Age Cohort: 3 to 5 Years; Avg. Days to Sell: 20 BMW 3 Series – Body type: Saloon; Fuel Type: Petrol Plug-in Hybrid; Age Cohort: 3 to 5 Years; Avg. Days to Sell: 20 Hyundai TUCSON – Body type: SUV; Fuel Type: Petrol; Age Cohort: 3 to 5 Years; Avg. Days to Sell: 20.5 Volvo XC40 – Body type: SUV; Fuel Type: Petrol Plug-in Hybrid; Age Cohort: 3 to 5 Years; Avg. Days to Sell: 20.5 The data from Auto Trader shows that more than half (60 per cent) of the top ten fastest selling cars are SUVs. These include the Mazda CX-5, Volvo XC40, Hyundai Tuscon, and Vauxhall Crossland X, which have all provided quick turnaround for dealers. Used convertibles have also seen a significant spike in demand over the month, despite no models making it into the month's top sales list. This may be due to rising temperatures in recent weeks, where they sold four days faster than in May at an average of 32 days. They also took a week faster than June last year, at 35 days.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Record-Breaking SSC Ultimate Aero Destroyed in Public Stunt, Founder Calls It Shameful
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector A supercar once celebrated as America's fastest vehicle met an explosive and controversial end over the weekend—by design. The 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero, which set a Guinness-verified production car speed record in 2007 by reaching 256.14 mph, was destroyed during the 'Thunder at the Mountain' monster truck rally in West Richland, Washington. The act was reportedly carried out at the behest of its owner, who instructed organizers that the car must not survive the event intact. The car was crushed by multiple monster trucks, then torn apart by a mechanical 'dragon' wrecker and finally torched by a flamethrower, leaving little more than carbon-fiber shards and charred remains. The move stunned members of the automotive community, including SSC North America founder Jerod Shelby, who called the destruction 'a shameful loss of automotive history.' 'There are only 24 of these cars in existence, and this one set a world record that dethroned Bugatti,' Shelby said in a statement to media. 'It was a symbol of American engineering.' Launched in 2007, the SSC Ultimate Aero was powered by a twin-turbocharged 6.3-liter V8 that produced 1,180 horsepower. In September of that year, the car overtook the Bugatti Veyron's top speed record on a closed stretch of road in Washington State. Chuck Bigelow, then 72, piloted the run without a helmet, backed by a small team of engineers. Though the engine had been removed before the rally stunt, the car's body and provenance remained intact. The destruction appears to stem from a personal dispute between the car's anonymous owner and the manufacturer, although specific details have not been disclosed. With the car now gone, only 23 Ultimate Aeros remain. Automotive historians say the loss erases a tangible piece of modern American racing heritage. 'It's the equivalent of lighting the Wright brothers' plane on fire,' one enthusiast remarked. Images Via Facebook/Supercars México - Autos Exóticos de México Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
Powys County Times
2 days ago
- Powys County Times
Drug kingpins who plotted murder of rival jailed for life
A pair of drug kingpins have been jailed for life for plotting to murder a rival and smuggling £30 million worth of cocaine into the UK following one of the largest EncroChat investigations in history. James Harding, 34, and his 'loyal right-hand man' Jayes Kharouti, 39, ran a vast criminal empire which made £5 million in profits from importing drugs over 10 weeks in 2020 alone. They tried to recruit a hitman to put an unnamed rival courier 'permanently out of business', arming him with a gun and ammunition for the 'full M' – a murder, the court was told. At the time, Harding, who claimed to be a high-end watch sales executive, was living in luxury in Dubai, staying in five-star hotels and driving Bugatti and Lamborghini sports cars. The plot was scuppered by Scotland Yard officers who accessed the defendants' discussions on EncroChat and trawled through thousands of messages. They were handed the data after French police smashed the encryption code to the service favoured by the criminal underworld. They were found guilty of conspiracy to murder while Harding was also convicted of conspiring with others to import cocaine, which Kharouti, of Epsom, Surrey, had admitted. On Thursday, Judge Anthony Leonard KC jailed the defendants for life, handing Harding a minimum term of 32 years and Kharouti a minimum term of 26 years. Judge Leonard said: 'It is hard to comprehend that the quantity of cocaine that the EncroChat messages revealed was imported, or was about to be imported, in only a period of approximately two-and-a-half months. Those messages…detail somewhere in the region of 1,000kgs of cocaine being imported and then distributed in smaller quantities throughout the country. 'The street value of that amount of cocaine is in excess of £30 million and the profit on such quantities would have been very substantial. Without the benefit of EncroChat your scale of offending would never have been apparent.' The judge noted messages in which the defendants discussed violence against anyone tempted to speak to the police about their drug business. In one message, Harding said: 'Bro u just have to know where their nan lives. They all love their nans. Then when they act up they know granny gonna get one in the head lol. Keeps them in check.' In turn, Kharouti had threatened to arrange to 'get a prisoner's head bust open' if he talked to the police. Harding had only been out of prison for four years when he opted to 'trade up' from supplying Class B to Class A drugs which reaped greater rewards. Kharouti also had previous convictions for the supply of cocaine and cannabis, the court heard. Their Old Bailey trial was held amid heightened security, with an armed police escort to and from the central London court and prison. Detective Chief Inspector Jim Casey, from Scotland Yard, said: 'This sentencing shows the severity of the crimes the duo committed. 'Following one of the largest EncroChat investigations in the Met's history, I am pleased that both criminals are serving the time they deserve.' Three other members of the organised crime group had previously admitted drugs offences. Prosecutor Duncan Atkinson KC told the trial the defendants discussed on EncroChat importing a tonne of cocaine over a period of 10 weeks. Harding used the nickname 'thetopsking' while Kharouti went by the handle 'besttops' and 'topsybricks', the prosecution alleged. In EncroChat messages the pair discussed the robbery of a drugs courier and Kharouti reported back on whether six or seven kilograms of cocaine had been delivered to a client the day before. Mr Atkinson said it was Harding who first raised the idea of a 'cryp robbery' – taking drugs from a courier – which became a plan to kill a courier instead. The defendants discussed how and where the murder would take place, with Kharouti offering the potential hitman £100,000, the court was told. Kharouti kept his boss informed about the plan who told him it should involve a 'double tap' shot to the head and chest. Despite a delay over transport for the hitman, the defendants worked on alternative solutions, even arranging the shooting near to the proposed gunman's home. Kharouti increased the offer to £120,000 but an EncroChat user trying to locate an individual for him said the price should be no less than £200,000, the court was told. The alleged hitman was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder in the early hours of June 3 2020, which the defendants were unaware of. Harding, who had previous convictions for drugs and false documents, was arrested at Geneva airport in Switzerland on December 27 2021 and extradited from Switzerland. Kharouti was extradited from Turkey to the UK on June 25 last year. Giving evidence, Harding denied using the handle 'the topsking', saying it belonged to an 'intimate' male partner called TK, who he refused to identify. The case formed part of a wider operation targeting criminals who used EncroChat. Previously, Calvin Crump, 29, of Redhill, Surrey, Khuram Ahmed, 38, of Slough, and Peter Thompson, 61 of south-west London, had admitted the cocaine conspiracy charge with Thompson also pleading guilty to possession a pistol. A man alleged to have been the proposed hitman was cleared.
