Posts Tagged ‘auctions’

Special Report: Art in Perspective: India’s Online Auction Pioneers
In the world of art auctions, a start-up in India has changed the rules of the game. View original post here: Special Report: Art in Perspective: India’s Online Auction Pioneers
‘Lost’ Memorabilia Draws Big Bids at Auction
A circus-like auction of props and costumes closed the door on “Lost,” the castaway drama that ended in May on ABC. See the rest here: ‘Lost’ Memorabilia Draws Big Bids at Auction
For Old Masters, It’s Dealers’ Choice
While auction houses have struggled to find a good inventory of Old Masters, art dealers in London are currently offering a wealth of high quality work. See the original post here: For Old Masters, It’s Dealers’ Choice
Tracking the Elusive Masters
As rarity increases in the art auction world, buyers focus more on names than the art they’re purchasing. Go here to read the rest: Tracking the Elusive Masters
A Dreary Sense of Duty Reigns at Auctions
A threat that professionals never anticipated hangs over the market for contemporary art. Suddenly, supplies seem to be running out. Original post: A Dreary Sense of Duty Reigns at Auctions
Novelty Sets Cheerful Tone for Christie’s Contemporary Auction
Give the public an impression of greater abundance, spice your sale with some novelty, and you are sure to beat the competition, if only by a short length. View original post here:  Novelty Sets Cheerful Tone for Christie’s Contemporary Auction
Even for Picasso, Bidding Stays Cautious in London
A Picasso Blue Period painting sold for a low-end $46.3 million, while a Monet was withdrawn after little interest at Christie’s in London. Go here to see the original:  Even for Picasso, Bidding Stays Cautious in London
An Auction Brings to Light a French Collector With an Eye for Ignored Beauty
The unique antique bronze and iron objects of Michel Rullier went on sale in Paris. Mr. Read more here: An Auction Brings to Light a French Collector With an Eye for Ignored Beauty
Warhol, Rothko and Pollock Top Sotheby’s Auction
The auction of contemporary art totaled $190 million, above the $168 million high estimate, with only three works among 53 failing to sell. The rest is here:  Warhol, Rothko and Pollock Top Sotheby’s Auction
The Winning Card at Auction: Expressiveness
If you want to find out in which direction Western culture is headed, watch the auction scene. Read more here:  The Winning Card at Auction: Expressiveness