The Secret to Getting a 99,766 Percent Return in the Art Market
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 Short
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…
Super Bowl XLIX: Clark Art Museum wagers Winslow Homer seascape on New England Patriots win
Super Bowl betting museum style! The Clark Art Institute will root on the New England Patriots in hopes of keeping their Homer masterpiece, “West Point, Prout’s Neck” at home in the museum. If the Patriots loose to the Seattle Seahawks, … More…
Wanted: a new generation of Monuments Men for US army
The United States Army is recruiting the next generation of “Monuments Men and Women” to protect important heritage sights and cultural property during wars and rebellions. “Curators, art historians and museum directors sought to provide expert advice in combat zones.” … More…
Sotheby’s Raises Its Rates for Buyers
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 Site
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…