A Glance at What Is Coming – Anthony Van Dyck
A Glance at What Is Coming – The National Portrait Gallery in London is trying to raise $20M to purchase Van Dyck’s final self portrait. Here is Richard Cork’s analysis of the portrait which according to him is: one of the … More…
Babe Ruth-autographed baseball sold for $250,641 at auction
While this specific baseball bearing Babe Ruth’s signature is not the most expensive ever sold at auction, it probably has the most fascinating story attached to it. Back in 1926, an 11 year-old boy, Johnny Sylvester, was severely injured when … More…
National Gallery’s first American painting arrives in London with baggage
The National Gallery, London, welcomes their first major American painting into their collection. In the early 20th century, Ohio born artist George Bellows moved to New York City to further his career. Focusing on the hard working middle class, his … More…
Art Flippers Chase Fresh Stars as Murillo’s Doodles Soar
Art Flippers Chase Fresh Stars as Murillo’s Doodles Soar – I have always said that the Contemporary market is equivalent to stock market IPOs; there is always a chance that the one you pick will soar. I find it really interesting … More…
Pissarro to Van Gogh Boost Sotheby’s $267 Million Auction
Pissarro to Van Gogh Boost Sotheby’s $267 Million Auction – here is Bloomberg’s report on last night’s sale. Between the two auction rooms, just their evening sales brought in £340M ($555.8M). In addition, yesterday’s day sales added another £17.4M ($28.3M) … More…
Tonight’s London Sale: £163.4M – Impressive
Well, the competition presented their sale this evening and the results were real strong. Top lot was a Pissarro … £19.68M ($32M) … $32M for a Pissarro – WOW! Van Gogh hits £16.9M ($27.5M) and a Picasso, with a £1.8-£2.5M … More…
Juan Gris Boosts Christie’s $289 Million Sale
Picasso’s Concubine Boosts Christie’s $289 Million Sale – The auction action started last night and the results were good. Overall pre-sale estimate range was £137.1-£199.5M and the sale garnered £177M ($289M) … these results included works from the Impressionist & Modern … More…