Auction Articles
July 2025 is set to be a thrilling month for sea-faring enthusiasts and marine vessel collectors. The well-established auction house, Marine Auctions, is staging two seperate online auctions. Each event promises an experience brimming with the charm of digital bidding and the prospect of securing an awe-inspiring boat.
The first auction commences on 20th July and wraps up on 22nd July, a swift and exhilarating affair that leaves no room for hesitation. The second auction, slightly longer in duration, starts on 24th July and concludes on 30th July. Both auctions encompass an impressive collection of marine vessels, including the much-anticipated 2012 Beneteau First 40 Sloop.
As far as nautical narratives go, few are as captivating as that of the Weather Bird. This 31-metre classic sailing yacht, now listed for auction by Boathouse Auctions, bears a history that resonates with glamour, legacy and an undeniable touch of regality. Bidding for the vessel kicks off at €1,000,000 and is set to unfurl virtually from 20th to 25th February.
Teeming with an allure that has magnetized luminaries and creatives since her inception in the 1930s, Weather Bird carries a legacy steeped in the grandeur of the Jazz Age. Crafted by the French yard Chantelot & Lemaistre to a design by Henri Rambaud, the yacht was commissioned by American expatriates Sarah and Gerald Murphy. The boat was often frequented by guests including the likes of Coco Chanel, Louis Armstrong, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway.