A Rare Degas Little Dancer Sculpture Could Fetch $24 Million at Auction

Sotheby’s London will auction a casting of the iconic sculpture Petite Danseuse de Quatorze Ans (Little Dancer of Fourteen Years), by Edgar Degas, on June 24. Estimated at roughly $15 million to more than $24 million, it is among the last 27 bronzes still in private hands (in addition to two plaster casts). The roll call of museums that own a Little Dancer include the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York; the Tate in London; the Musée d’Orsay in Paris; and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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BEST of the BEST 2015: Bentley Conti­nental GT Speed Convertible

Aptly named, the Bentley Conti­nental GT Speed Convertible (bentleymotors.com) is the fastest four-door drop-top on the market. Though the car weighs about 6,300 pounds, it has a top speed of 203 mph and accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 4 seconds. Plenty of power is required to move so much weight so fast, and it is provided by a W-12 that produces 626 hp and 605 ft lbs of torque. The engine is paired with a smooth-shifting 8-speed automatic transmission.

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Take a Photo Tour of the New Lürssen Superyacht Ester III [SLIDESHOW]

German shipyard Lürssen’s 217-foot custom yacht Ester III was delivered to its owners late last year, and the company has just released photos of this incredible ship. Designed by Reymond Langton Design, the ship can accommodate up to 12 guests in five spacious staterooms and a gorgeous owner’s suite. While, unfortunately, it is not currently available for charter, RobbReport.com has compiled a list of what we think are its most impressive amenities for a behind-the-scenes look at this floating home away from home. (<a href="http://www.lurs…

BEST of the BEST 2015: Bombardier Global 5000

With a range of 5,985 miles, the Bombardier Global 5000 (businessaircraft.bombardier.com) is suited to travelers who need to cross an ocean but not the globe. It can make the 10-hour flights from London to Los Angeles or from New York to Honolulu. Although this aircraft is smaller than the old Global Express, it has impressive speed: It can climb to its 43,000-foot cruising altitude in just 26 minutes, and it can fly faster than 561 mph.

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Summer Activities Abound at Francis Ford Coppola’s Resort in Southern Italy

Located near the Ionian Sea and the ancient Sassi di Matera cave dwellings in Southern Italy, Francis Ford Coppola’s boutique hotel, Palazzo Margherita, provides a beautiful overview of the picturesque Italian countryside. A stay at the hotel (seasonal prices range from $440 to $2,030 per night), located in Bernalda, Italy—a hilltop city home to an ancient castle and other historic dwellings—gives visitors the chance to experience authentic Italian cuisine, wine, and activities.

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Benetti’s New Yacht Offers Spacious, Airy Interior and Smooth Ride

Founded in 1873, Benetti is one of the world’s oldest and most respected builder of luxury superyachts. Now with the introduction of the 164-foot superyacht Vica, the storied company has made its foray into hybrid construction. To help shed weight and further increase fuel efficiency, Vica’s hull is made from fiberglass and its superstructure from aluminum.

Designed for optimal comfort and relaxation, the yacht has a large living area with a grand piano, a karaoke station, a bar, and an L-shaped sofa, as we…

The New Jacob & Co. Collection Includes the World’s Most Expensive Retail Watch

Immortalized in hit songs by Kanye West and Jay Z, hip-hop’s horologist extraordinaire, Jacob Arabo (via his company Jacob & Co.) has created five new over-the-top timepieces for the High Jewelry Masterpiece Collection. Each of the one-off watches is a testament to Arabo’s intricate artistry, as well as to why many in the music industry have nicknamed him “Jacob the Jeweler.”

Arabo’s Astronomia Tourbillon Baguette is an homage to the orbital precision of our solar system. Under a sapphire dome and set a…

BEST of the BEST 2015: Shelby 427 Cobra S/C 50th Anniversary Edition

In 1965, Shelby American fitted 51 AC Cobras with Ford 427 engines, intending to race the car model in that year’s International Automo­bile Federation manufacturers championship series. When the car, known at the time as the Cobra Mark III or the big-block Cobra, failed to achieve homologation status due to low production numbers, some examples were sold to privateer racers and the rest were detuned for street use. The road car became known as the Cobra S/C, for “semi-competition” or, some say, “street compet…

Japanese Outerwear with Italian Flair

Founded in 1954, the Japanese company Ring Jacket gained popularity over the years for its ready-to-wear, tailored men’s suits that possess the same high quality and attention to detail as a bespoke garment. Crafted in factories and mills in Osaka and Oita, Japan, the outerwear line is made from durable materials from the United Kingdom and luxury fabrics from Italy, and features original designs from Japanese artisans. Each item of clothing is made with a full horsehair canvas and a mixture of hand- and machi…