Bewigged Warhol Caps $347 Million Contemporary-Art Sales
Bewigged Warhol Caps $347 Million Contemporary-Art Sales – the contemporary sales are over in London and they appear to have been fairly strong … not as “blockbuster” as the sales in NY during May (remember that Sotheby’s evening sale in NYC … More…
Bacon, and a Bed, Sell Well at Christie’s London Auction
Bacon, and a Bed, Sell Well at Christie’s London Auction – the Contemporary market is still on fire and some of these prices are nothing short of astounding — Peter Doig hits $17M, Bacon brings $45.6M, Warhol – 10.8M and Tracey … More…
Greek Tycoons Host Fetes Where Art Markets Are Built
Greek Tycoons Host Fetes Where Art Markets Are Built – it is amazing what goes on in the upper levels of the contemporary art market. Rich or poor, it is good to have money … and these people have a lot … More…
Missing 13th Century Painting Located
After three decades, the whereabouts of a 13th century painting that disappeared from a safety deposit box in Geneva has been located. According to the Courthouse News, the “Madonna and Child” by an artist “within the ambit of Cimabue” was … More…
Comments on the Art Market – Volume 163 is now AVAILABLE
Newsletter Archives. The July issue of our Comments on the Art Market is now available. We cover a number of topics including: The Newport Show, A Couple of Additional Comments Better Left Unsaid, Stocks, Tales From The Dark Side, Really!? … More…