On June 4, Sotheby’s will bring to auction the most extensive private collection of John Lennon’s original artwork, handwritten poems, and corrected typescripts. Called “You Might Well Arsk,” the auction will feature 89 lots with presale estimates ranging from $500 to $70,000. Items include manuscripts—complete with Lennon’s handwritten amendments—related to the musician’s two books, In His Own Write (1964) and A Spaniard in the Works (1965).
The items are part of a private collection from the London-based pu…

To launch their newly formed partnership, the private-flight charter broker Chapman Freeborn and the superyacht excursion company EYOS Expeditions are offering an incredible private journey to the Arctic. Though all trips can be customized, this inaugural trip begins with private-jet transportation to Bodø, Norway. From there, aboard one of the EYOS yachts, which offer private berths and decks that afford 180-degree views, guests will embark on a 10-day, 500-mile journey north to the icy islands of Svalbard, N…

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In the dozen years since Oki Sato founded the Tokyo-based firm Nendo, he has been commissioned by a number of luxury brands—Armani, Boffi, and Cartier among them—seeking his Japanese minimalist aesthetic for their products. In January, the 36-year-old architect added Baccarat to that list of clients, creating a chess set ($32,000) to commemorate the crystal maker’s 250th anniversary this year. No more than 50 sets will be produced. (us.baccarat.com)
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Graham & Brown has teamed up with well-known designers around the world for more than 60 years to create its portfolio of one-of-a-kind wallpaper designs. Earlier this year, for the first time, the paper manufacturer partnered with Britain’s Victoria and Albert Museum (the world’s largest museum dedicated to the decorative arts and design) to craft new patterns inspired by pieces in the institution’s collection, starting with designs from the skilled craftsmen of the Arts and Crafts movement in the 19th ce…

Innocence Island, the Bahamas’ largest privately held isle, is set for auction at the Trump SoHo New York on May 15 through Concierge Auctions in cooperation with Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty. Located in the Exumas archipelago, the 681-acre island features a six-bedroom house atop the highest rise. The 5,000-square-foot main house has light bamboo hardwood floors and cool blue-and-white furnishings that extend out onto to several alfresco dining decks, which offer panoramic views of the Atlantic. Th…

Vermouth is perhaps the most misinterpreted beverage in the United States. In its present form, the fortified wine has been around since the mid 18th century, when it was created in Turin, Italy, as an aperitif with medicinal effects. In Europe, vermouth has long been popular as a refreshing drink on its own; only in recent years has it emerged as a versatile component in a variety of inventive cocktails. In the United States, however, vermouth is typically thought of strictly as an ingredient for martinis and…