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Associated Press
6 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Concierge Auctions Announces Success of its Global Sale at Sotheby's London
A magnificent villa, built by footballer Per Mertesacker, headlined the evening sale of marquee real estate offerings, achieving a record sale price in Germany 'The success of our live sales is a powerful indicator of the continued strength in the global luxury real estate market.'— Krystal Aeby NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 / / -- Concierge Auctions, the largest luxury real estate auction house in the world, is pleased to announce the success of its Global Sale in London, which showcased a curated selection of premier luxury properties from across the globe. Culminating live 29 May at Sotheby's New Bond Street galleries in London, the sale achieved nearly $115 million in aggregate bids, including a record-breaking sale in Germany. From the esteemed Sotheby's London saleroom, the auction streamed live to the world on Select offerings will continue to close online throughout June. Properties were on public view at Sotheby's London, displayed alongside fine art, jewelry, watches, designer handbags, and more. An audience was in attendance as property connoisseurs competed on the telephone via a team of specialists and online. The event was conducted by Sotheby's auctioneer and Global Head of Whisky, Jonny Fowle. 'The success of our live sales is a powerful indicator of the continued strength in the global luxury real estate market,' said Krystal Aeby, President of Concierge Auctions. 'The results reflect not only the quality of the estates we represented, but also reaffirm what we're seeing across our platform: sophisticated buyers remain highly engaged, discerning, and ready to act when presented with rare opportunities. As we look ahead, we're more confident than ever in the appetite for curated, competitive sales—and excited to bring even more exceptional properties to market in the months to come.' The auction saw impressive competition, with property connoisseurs competing across North America and Europe, including 10 U.S. states: Texas, Georgia, Colorado, Illinois, Nevada, Ohio, New York, Michigan, Florida, and California. Headlining the evening sale was Wiehegrund 13, a magnificent split-level villa in Hannover, Germany, originally built by footballer Per Mertesacker and featuring three residences with premium amenities and panoramic terraces, achieved a sale price of €4.875 million in cooperation with Magda Provenzano of Sotheby's Hanover Germany. This marks the highest ever residential sale in Hannover. Facts and Figures from the Auction: - Nearly $115 million in aggregate online bids placed - 25% increase above average Starting Bid prices achieved - Record-breaking sale in Germany Further Auction Highlights: 3390 Mount Veeder Road, Segassia Vineyard®, a 15-acre Napa, California Green-certified estate known for its acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon and a seismic-resilient guest house, resulted in a sale price of $1.96 million in cooperation with Kate Spadarotto of Sotheby's International Realty. PineHaven Sporting Ranch, located at 3160 Northeast 233Rd Trail, an Adirondack-inspired estate on 40 pristine Florida uplands near Palm Beach blending rustic warmth with luxury, generous entertaining spaces, and exclusive access to Pine Creek Sporting Club amenities achieved a sale price of $8.288 million in cooperation with Blaine 'Doc' Ellingson, Madison Collum, and James Sweat of Sotheby's International Realty. 55 Wind Dancer Lane, a Nick Fullerton-designed alpine home on 21 wooded acres in Big Sky, Montana, boasting floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning mountain views, Swarovski chandeliers, and an indoor pool, saw 7 bidders competing, achieving a sale price of $5.6 million in cooperation with Laura Sacchi of Big Sky Sotheby's International Realty. Concierge Auctions is accepting consignments for upcoming sales in its 2025 Sale 25 September, its 'Hong Kong Global Sale' will be held at The Upper House, a highly anticipated event featuring a selection of luxury properties showcased alongside similar marquee offerings. On 18 December, its 'New York Global Sale' will occur at the Pendry Manhattan West, offering a swarth of top-tier properties to high-net-worth buyers from across the globe. As part of Concierge Auctions' Key for Key® giving program in partnership with Giveback Homes, each closing will result in the funding towards new homes built for families in need. Agents will be compensated according to the terms and conditions of the Listing Agreements. See Auction Terms and Conditions for full details. For more information, including property details, diligence documents, and more, visit or call +1.212.202.2940. About Concierge Auctions Concierge Auctions is the world's best luxury real estate auction marketplace, with state-of-the-art digital marketing, property preview, and bidding platform. The firm matches sellers of one-of-a-kind homes with some of the most capable property connoisseurs on the planet. Sellers gain unmatched reach, speed, and certainty. Buyers receive curated opportunities. Agents earn their commission in 30 days. Acquired by Sotheby's, the world's premier destination for fine art and luxury goods, and Anywhere Real Estate, Inc (NYSE: HOUS), the largest full-service residential real estate services company in the United States, Concierge Auctions continues to operate independently, partnering with real estate agents affiliated with many of the industry's leading brokerages to host luxury auctions for clients. For Sotheby's International Realty listings and companies, Concierge Auctions provides Sotheby's brand exclusivity as Sotheby's Concierge Auctions. Since inception in 2008, the firm has generated billions of dollars in sales, broken world records for the highest-priced homes ever sold at auction and sold properties in 46 U.S. states and 35 countries. The firm owns one of the most comprehensive and intelligent databases of high-net-worth real estate buyers and sellers in the industry, and it has committed to build more than 300 homes through its Key For Key® giving program in partnership with Giveback Homes™, which funds new homes for families in need from every property the company sells. For more information, visit Kari Hegarty BerlinRosen +1 845-548-9216 email us here Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. 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Daily Mail
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ginormous secluded home is being auctioned after failing to sell for $34.5M and it has some VERY unique rooms
A ginormous Disney-themed mansion in Utah is being auctioned off after failing to find a buyer willing to meet its whopping $34.5million price tag. The sprawling estate has earned the title of being the state's 'largest home' and it has some very unique rooms. The extraordinary property near Hyrum boasts magical features - including rooms inspired by Swiss Family Robinson, a full-scale replica of Disneyland's iconic Tiki Room, an underground Star Wars tunnel, and even a Cars-themed raceway. The auction house Concierge Auctions is now seeking 'starting bids up to $8million' - a fraction of the original asking price that was slashed to $19.5million before heading to auction. But those looking for a bargain should come prepared as participation alone in the auction requires a $100,000 refundable deposit. Bidding is set to begin June 5 at 2 pm Mountain time and end at 2 pm on June 18. Situated on a secluded 154-acre estate, this fantasy kingdom offers more than 70,000 square feet of living space spread across two massive structures connected by a 140-foot tunnel. The home is in the middle of nowhere with no neighbors close by offering extreme privacy and seclusion 'An unparalleled opportunity presents itself with this expansive 154-acre estate in Hyrum, Utah, offering over 70,000 square feet of meticulously designed living space,' the description o nthe auction house lists. The five-level main house spans a whopping 40,807 square feet and includes eight bedrooms, 18 bathrooms - perfect for hosting the seven dwarfs and all their friends. On top of this, the dining room can entertain a staggering 42 guests. 'The five-level main residence spans 40,807 square feet, featuring a grand primary suite and seven additional bedrooms, each with vaulted ceilings, walk-in closets, wet bars, and en-suite bathrooms.' An incomplete pool barn stands 53 feet tall and will feature a 16-vehicle garage, an indoor swimming pool, exercise room, and an open event space area when finished. 'Unique Disney-themed spaces infuse whimsy into the luxurious design, including Swiss Family Robinson-inspired bunkrooms and a replica of Disneyland's Tiki Hut.' Beyond the Disney themed spaces, the mansion offers luxury features with each bedroom boasting vaulted ceilings, walk-in closets, wet bars, and en-suite bathrooms. There's a huge private movie theater inside the property making it the perfect place to invite friends for a film night The auction house Concierge Auctions is now seeking 'starting bids up to $8million' - a fraction of the original asking price that was slashed to $19.5million before heading to auction Bidding is set to begin June 5 at 2pm Mountain time and end at 2pm on June 18 'The 27,080-square-foot pool barn, standing 53 feet tall, is poised to house a swimming pool, exercise area, and vast event space. A 2,266-square-foot tunnel, reminiscent of a Star Wars episode, seamlessly connects the main house to the pool barn.' 'Additional amenities include a guest house, a five-bay shop, a well house, and a nearly complete large pond.' The estate's location offers both 'seclusion and accessibility.' The home is situated near Blacksmith Fork Canyon and Hyrum Reservoir, with Logan just 15 minutes away and Salt Lake City a 75-minute drive. The property's listing describes it as 'a rare blend of luxury, creativity, and investment potential' that is 'priced significantly below cost.' 'Priced significantly below cost, this property is a rare blend of luxury, creativity, and investment potential. Property and opportunity details provided by seller or others; buyer to verify,' the description writes. The property's listing describes it as 'a rare blend of luxury, creativity, and investment potential' that is 'priced significantly below cost' Beyond the Disney themed spaces, the mansion offers luxury features with each bedroom boasting vaulted ceilings, walk-in closets, wet bars, and en-suite bathrooms Kerry Oman, associate broker at Summit Sotheby's International Realty and the home's listing agent, revealed the estate was originally built as a gathering place for a Cache Valley family. A future owner could easily use the property as a family or corporate retreat, Oman told the Salt Lake Tribune.
Daily Mail
18-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Emmy-award winner accuses auction company of 'shady' tactics during sale of luxurious $6 million mansion
An Emmy award-winning journalist claims she was ripped off by an auction company that allegedly sold her $6 million Puerto Rico mansion without her Trigg-Jones says she was scammed by Concierge Auctions in an act of 'blatant misogyny' when an agent put her and her husband's luxurious beachfront town house up for bid without her signature, according to a lawsuit filed on May 8. The 57-year-old iWoman TV founder and her spouse, Michael Jones, purchased the stunning four-bedroom, four-bath property in the high-end Bahia Beach Resort & Golf Club in 2014. Michael had inquired about selling the 4,204-square-foot home, reaching out to the agency online for more information on its value, the document, filed in Manhattan Federal Court, claims. The global auction company allegedly enticed Michael with the millions he could make off scoring a deal - but Cathleen was always skeptical of what she described as the 'shady and murky' agency. Due to her hesitance, Michael told Concierge, based in Florida, he had to wait for his wife to consult her lawyers before making a final decision. Michael had emailed Concierge agent Frank Martorano on March 14 and allegedly told him Cathleen had not signed the auction papers. But Cathleen claims Martorano put the property up for auction anyway, selling it undervalue to hedge fund founder Michael Nachmani a few days later. She allegedly tried to intervene multiple times, but her attempts were unsuccessful. 'Apparently, this auctioneer doesn't think a woman should have the right to review a contract separate and apart from her husband,' the filing reads. 'Now, a purported buyer is claiming a right to Mrs. Jones' home for millions of dollars less than it is worth.' According to the complaint, the house was sold for $4.2 million. Adding to the chaos, Cathleen alleges Nachmani, the Chief Operating Officer of Rubric Capital, has threatened to sue if she resists closing on the deal. has reached out to Nachmani for comment. Cathleen is demanding at least $10 million from Concierge for slander, asserting that her reputation has been tarnished by the situation. 'Mrs. Jones, a former news anchor, public figure, actress, and media executive, has spent decades building a reputation/persona which Concierge has damaged through its false and misleading accusations disseminated in the marketplace,' the document states. She claims real estate professionals and neighbors believe she stubbornly went against an agreement she entered, even though she never entered one. 'These allegations being disseminated have caused and continue to cause serious reputational harm to Mrs. Jones,' according to the filing. She also wants a statement released, publicly acknowledging she 'never entered into an agreement with Concierge for the sale of her property.' 'I have dedicated my life and career to fighting for women's rights and equality. When Concierge Auctions tried to bypass me, and sell my home without my signature, my consent, or legal review, I was shocked,' Cathleen wrote to the outlet. 'Even as an equal owner, I was treated as if my voice and my rights don't matter. This is not just illegal, it's unethical — misogyny, plain and simple, and it is an insult to every woman who's ever had to fight for respect.' reached out to Cathleen for further comment. has reached out to Concierge for comment. The company told the New York Post her husband had signed an auction agreement. According to her online bio, Cathleen is a 'social entrepreneur and accomplished executive with a diverse background in journalism, multi-media production, public relations, marketing, public speaking, and executive coaching.' She earned an Emmy in 2003 for her New York City education reporting for the Fox-affiliated WWOR station. IWoman TV, a New York City-based media company, was founded in 2018 as 'the first global news and entertainment streaming network and broadcast studio created by, for, and about women,' according to Cathleen's description.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Emmy-winning journo claims her tropical paradise was sold out from under her by shady auctioneer
An Emmy-award winning journalist claims in a lawsuit her $6 million tropical mansion was sold out from under her by a sleazy auctioneer. Cathleen Trigg-Jones, who launched iWomanTV and won an Emmy in 2003 for education reporting while at WWOR in New York City, slammed Concierge Auctions in Florida for what she called 'blatant misogyny,' according to a $10 million lawsuit filed in Manhattan Federal Court. Trigg-Jones, 57, and her doctor husband Michael Jones bought the four-bedroom, four-bath beachfront townhouse in exclusive Bahia Beach Resort & Golf Club just outside San Juan in 2014. The 4-204-square-foot property features cathedral ceilings, French doors, multiple walk-in closets and a private plunge pool, according to a real estate listing which pegs the value of the property at $5.9 million. Michael Jones contacted Concierge about selling the property but Trigg-Jones alleged she had immediate doubts. 'Concierge seemed to Mrs. Jones to be running a scam,' she said in the Manhattan Federal Court lawsuit, adding the Florida-based outfit appears to sell 'to Concierge's own cabal of bidders, through non-market auctions, for amounts significantly less than a fair market value.' 'Apparently, this auctioneer doesn't think a woman should have the right to review a contract separate and apart from her husband,' Trigg-Jones said in the legal filing. Even though Michael Jones notified the auction company that his wife was reviewing the agreement with an attorney and had not signed, Concierge allegedly held an auction in March anyway, 'selling' the home for $4.2 million, according to the complaint and Trigg-Jones' attorney. Then it allegedly ruined her rep by having its agents tell neighbors and real estate professionals she reneged on the deal, she claimed in the suit. Trigg-Jones 'never entered into an agreement with Concierge for the sale of her property,' she said in the lawsuit. The 'purported buyer,' hedge funder Michael Nachmani, 'has threatened to sue Mrs. Jones and is demanding that she close on the purported auction sale,' she said in the lawsuit. She wants a judge 'to step in to clarify her rights and to award her damage resulting from the harm to her reputation which the auction company has already caused and continues to cause.' 'I have dedicated my life and career to fighting for women's rights and equality. When Concierge Auctions tried to bypass me, and sell my home without my signature, my consent, or legal review, I was shocked,' Trigg-Jones said in a statement. 'Even as an equal owner, I was treated as if my voice and my rights don't matter. This is not just illegal, it's unethical — misogyny, plain and simple, and it is an insult to every woman who's ever had to fight for respect.' Nachmani declined comment. In response to a request for comment, Concierge claimed Michael Jones had signed an auction agreement and given his permission to launch the auction. Trigg-Jones' accusations are an 'intentionally incomplete false and misleading narrative,' Concierge alleged.
New York Post
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Emmy-winning journo claims her tropical paradise was sold out from under her by shady auctioneer
An Emmy-award winning journalist claims in a lawsuit her $6 million tropical mansion was sold out from under her by a sleazy auctioneer. Cathleen Trigg-Jones, who launched iWomanTV and won an Emmy in 2003 for education reporting while at WWOR in New York City, slammed Concierge Auctions in Florida for what she called 'blatant misogyny,' according to a $10 million lawsuit filed in Manhattan Federal Court. Trigg-Jones, 57, and her doctor husband Michael Jones bought the four-bedroom, four-bath beachfront townhouse in exclusive Bahia Beach Resort & Golf Club just outside San Juan in 2014. Advertisement 4 Cathleen Trigg-Jones claims Concierge Auctions sold her Puerto Rican home without her permission. Getty Images The 4-204-square-foot property features cathedral ceilings, French doors, multiple walk-in closets and a private plunge pool, according to a real estate listing which pegs the value of the property at $5.9 million. Michael Jones contacted Concierge about selling the property but Trigg-Jones alleged she had immediate doubts. Advertisement 'Concierge seemed to Mrs. Jones to be running a scam,' she said in the Manhattan Federal Court lawsuit, adding the Florida-based outfit appears to sell 'to Concierge's own cabal of bidders, through non-market auctions, for amounts significantly less than a fair market value.' 4 The townhouse sits steps from the beach and includes four bedrooms and four baths. Concierge Auctions 'Apparently, this auctioneer doesn't think a woman should have the right to review a contract separate and apart from her husband,' Trigg-Jones said in the legal filing. Even though Michael Jones notified the auction company that his wife was reviewing the agreement with an attorney and had not signed, Concierge allegedly held an auction in March anyway, 'selling' the home for $4.2 million, according to the complaint and Trigg-Jones' attorney. Advertisement Then it allegedly ruined her rep by having its agents tell neighbors and real estate professionals she reneged on the deal, she claimed in the suit. 4 The property includes cathedral ceilings, French doors, and a private plunge pool Cathleen Trigg/ Instagram Trigg-Jones 'never entered into an agreement with Concierge for the sale of her property,' she said in the lawsuit. The 'purported buyer,' hedge funder Michael Nachmani, 'has threatened to sue Mrs. Jones and is demanding that she close on the purported auction sale,' she said in the lawsuit. Advertisement She wants a judge 'to step in to clarify her rights and to award her damage resulting from the harm to her reputation which the auction company has already caused and continues to cause.' 4 Trigg-Jones, and her husband, Dr. Michael Jones, bought the Puerto Rican home in 2014. Getty Images for NAACP LDF 'I have dedicated my life and career to fighting for women's rights and equality. When Concierge Auctions tried to bypass me, and sell my home without my signature, my consent, or legal review, I was shocked,' Trigg-Jones said in a statement. 'Even as an equal owner, I was treated as if my voice and my rights don't matter. This is not just illegal, it's unethical — misogyny, plain and simple, and it is an insult to every woman who's ever had to fight for respect.' Nachmani declined comment. In response to a request for comment, Concierge claimed Michael Jones had signed an auction agreement and given his permission to launch the auction. Trigg-Jones' accusations are an 'intentionally incomplete false and misleading narrative,' Concierge alleged.
