Auction Prices Go Up Without Bidding -Phillips ups thresholds for buyer’s premium
The price of some art just got a little more expensive. Until now, the thresholds for increases at Phillips was similar to those at Christie’s. Now the auction room has decided to match Sotheby’s higher thresholds. So, a $150,000 work … More…
A Collector’s-Eye View of the Auctions
Robin Pogrebin (The New York Times) interviews Adam Lindemann … the seller of the $57M Basquiat and a rather savvy collector and dealer. Lindemann gives his thoughts on the recent Contemporary sales in New York and why it was the … More…
In Gun-Shy Art Market, Bellwether Auctions Decline More Than 50%
Here is a nice overview of last week’s sales in New York by Katya Kazakina. As I have always, results will be dependent on the level of art that is being offered. Without those BIG lots, there is just no … More…
Musée d’Orsay: Charles Gleyre (1806-1874). The reformed Romantic
For all our fans of French Academic art, this is one not to be missed — that is if you happen to be in Paris between May 10 and September 15. Charles Gleyre is considered one of the most important … More…
Ken Salaz dazzles with magic on Friday the 13th
We are always impressed by what our roster of artists can do with a paint brush and canvas.. it is also amazing to see what they do outside the art world. This morning Ken Salaz was featured on PIX11 where … More…
No WOW Factor Works — No WOW!
The final evening sale of the week and while we cannot call this one a sizzler, we also cannot say it was ice cold. Everyone knows that right now the hot market is Contemporary and owners of really good Impressionist and … More…
More Action at The Auctions — Contemporary
This sale shows that it all comes down to the right works of art and realistic estimates. While Sotheby’s sale of Impressionist works had a mixed offering and the results were very patchy, last night’s sale offered pretty interesting works … More…