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The mysterious eye that inspired a peculiar and romantic collection

‘Lover’s Eyes’ were 18th- and 19th-century keepsakes exchanged between loved ones. Little is known about these rare objects today, but a retired ophthalmologist and his wife have amassed what they say is the largest collection in the world.

Courtesy of Fine Art Storage Services

Inside ‘Asia’s Fort Knox’: Gold bars, fine art — and a 66-million-year-old Triceratops
Courtesy Sotheby's x Enviseam

‘I’ve spent almost all my concert earnings on art’: Pop star Jay Chou’s collecting obsession
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He bought a 127-year-old bottle of wine. Then, he opened it
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He spent $69 million on an NFT. Five years on, he believes in digital art more than ever