One of the greatest estates in the world and an iconic piece of Los Angeles history, The Holmby Hills mega-mansion is one of the largest private residences in the US.
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A Muse, Mistress, and Patron of the Arts: The Story Behind Château de Menars
It’s any billionaire’s dream pad, but there is more to the story behind one of the few privately-owned châteaux in Loire Valley.
Medici Villa Outside Florence
Set in the heart of Tuscany with views over the Arno River stands Villa La Tana, a majestic Renaissance villa surrounded by formal Italian gardens.
The Hearst Estate in Beverly Hills
The Hearst Estate has become an emblem of Hollywood’s Golden Era. The legendary property is back on the market again, co-listed with Hilton & Hyland, Amalfi Estates, and Rodeo Realty.
A Provençal Château With Picasso Frescos
“Give me a wall!” said Picasso in 1962, when he visited the chateau. Five engraved floor-to-ceiling frescos adorn the terrace walls of this iconic property, on the market with Uzès Sotheby’s.
Michael Douglas’ Villa S’Estaca in Mallorca is the Ultimate Mediterranean Retreat
The property was put on the market in 2014 and despite multiple price reductions (from €55M to €25M) and a promotional video narrated by Douglas himself released in 2019, there were no serious offers. As of May 2020, the property has been taken off the market.
This Fully Renovated 16th Century Tuscan Villa Was Once The Home of The Mona Lisa
In the 16th century, Villa Antinori Di Monte Aguglioni belonged to the Del Giocondo family and in 1505, Leonard da Vinci was commissioned to paint the wife of Francesco Del Giocondo. The painting, formerly known as La Giaconda, is actually the infamous portrait of The Mona Lisa, now preserved at the Museum of the Louvre in Paris.
What’s Poppin’ on the French Riviera?
Designed by Hungarian architect Antti Lovag, the Bubble Palace is a property that looks like something you’d find on Tatoonie in the StarWars universe, or something we may very well one day see on Mars.
A $600M Art World Scandal Surrounded this Sutton Square Residence
At the time it was listed, Wildenstein was facing up to 2 years in prison and a substantial fine for an alleged $600M inheritance fraud, considered one of the biggest tax fraud trials ever held in France. He was cleared of all charges - twice - but its a cautionary tale of French inheritance laws.
Dreaming of Paris
Located a short walk from the Arc du Triomphe, in the 8th arrondissement, this apartment is on the 4th floor of a Haussmannian building. Elegantly designed and renovated, this 3 bedroom apartment also features views of the Arc du Triomphe from its windows and balconies.