Comments on the Art Market – Volume 170January 30, 2015 The Secret to Getting a 99,766 Percent Return in the Art MarketJanuary 30, 2015 The Secret to Getting a 99,766 Percent Return in the Art Market – here is one of those great stories from the art world … buy something for a few thousand dollars and it turns out to be worth millions! … More… Old Masters Collect Dust as $42 Million Sales Fall ShortJanuary 30, 2015 Old Masters Collect Dust as $42 Million Sales Fall Short – the first big Old Master sale of the year fell far short of expectations … there were many reasons – condition, quality, authenticity questions, etc. Of the 54 works offered, … More… ‘Degenerate Art’ to Koons’s ‘Made and Heaven’ and Much in BetweenJanuary 29, 2015 Leonora Carrington: wild at heart – Coming to the Tate LiverpoolJanuary 28, 2015 Sotheby’s Raises Its Rates for BuyersJanuary 28, 2015 Sotheby’s Raises Its Rates for Buyers – when will enough be enough? When they charge 100%! The new rate structure will be 25% on the first $200,000 of hammer (sale) price; 20% on the portion of hammer (sale) price above $200,000 … More… Artist Claims he was Stiffed by Online Auction SiteJanuary 27, 2015 Courthouse News Service Entertainment Law. William Chambers alleges that Universal Collectibles dba Midwest Estate Buyers sold works he consigned for far less than the agreed price. In addition, Universal Collectibles claimed that some works were stolen from them by movers … More… |
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