Flavio Briatore
Going Once, Going Twice
A Red Bellman's uniform. Estimate: $200-300.
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On March, 15, Christie's will be holding an auction for various items that are far less expensive than the penthouse with park views.
The auction of the contents from New York's legendary Plaza Hotel feature a wide variety of unique artifacts, including furniture, china, decorative pieces and works of art from the Edwardian lobby, the Oak Room, the Oyster Bar, the Palm Court, the Persian Room, and the Grand Ballroom.Auction details and times to just take a peek are after the jump.
Celebrity: The Plaza, 740 Park and Vilar
- Flavio Briatore is speeding out of One Beacon Court, and heading down to the The Plaza, in what is the first major deal reported since the sales office opened a few months ago. The auto-racing playboy just signed a contract for a $25 million spread. Also, is the ever-discerning co-op board at 740 Park ready to accept "the Brady Bunch?" (New York Post)
- Philanthropist Alberto Vilar can't seem to find a buyer for his 20-room duplex at United Nations Plaza. So, he's just dropped the asking price down to $12.495 million. (New York)
