Being one of the 44 countries to endorse the non-binding Washington Principles, Switzerland pledges to find “just-and-fair” solutions for returning works looted by the Nazi’s during the second World War to rightful Jewish owners.  The Swiss government has created a … More…

Swiss Art Mimics Banks by Luring Foreign Millionaires – Even the Swiss are getting into the action.  Recent sales of Swiss art have been extremely strong and buyers are coming from across the globe.  Just another sign that more money is … More…

Kandinsky Fetches $21.2 Million, Asians Boost Sale Demand – more on last night’s sale of Impressionist and Modern works.  The sale did very well when one considers what was offered.  Both auction rooms are having trouble finding really good works so … More…

Tonight kicked off the June auction action in London and prices were pretty strong.  Top lot was the Kandinsky at £13.5M ($21.2M – est. £12-£16M … it last sold in 2008 for $15M).  With just 44 works offered, it was … More…

‘Exceptionally rare’ Picasso etchings give insight ‘inside his mind’ – the Vollard Suite, a deluxe edition of 100 pictures, will be sold this week.  The set is expected to bring between £1.4 m – £1.8m.  Will let you know how it does. … More…

Swiss Magnate Looser Spends Fortune on Art, Gives It Away – after spending years earning a small fortune, Hubert Looser, a Zurich entrepreneur, turned his attention to art and built a collection filled with top quality works.  His plan is to … More…

Antiquities, With a Proven Record, Drive Auction Market – an interesting article on the state of the antiquities market and why provenance and dates of ownership are so important.   The 1970 Unesco Convention has helped to slow down the trade … More…