Dealer Isaac Wolf Is Buyer of $83 Million Record Diamond
Dealer Isaac Wolf Is Buyer of $83 Million Record Diamond – and while the painting action was going on in New York City, the gem action was heating up in Geneva. This one sale totaled $199.5M and the top lot was … More…
Warhol ‘Crash,’ Steve Cohen’s Richter Lift Sotheby’s Sale
Warhol ‘Crash,’ Steve Cohen’s Richter Lift Sotheby’s Sale – here are more details on last night’s results. Even though this sale’s total was far less than the competition’s total from the night before, $380M is a lot of money … and … More…
And For Tonight’s Sale – Postwar & Contemporary
Well, the competition presented their sale and the results were still smoking hot. Top lot here was an Andy Warhol at $105M … another 9 figure painting!! Richter makes $26.5M; Newman $20.6M; de Kooning $24.8M; Basquiat $25.9M … many of … More…
Michael Jordans sneakers from Flu Game up for auction from former Utah Jazz ball boy
I’m sure all of you know the name Michael Jordan, and many may be familiar with the infamous “flu-game.” What most people probably don’t know is that MJ always ate applesauce before his games. You are probably thinking, great why … More…
At $142.4 Million, Triptych Is the Most Expensive Artwork Ever Sold at an Auction
At $142.4 Million, Triptych Is the Most Expensive Artwork Ever Sold at an Auction – more on last night’s record setting sale of Postwar and Contemporary Art. 69 works were offered and 6 failed to sell … nice sell through rate … More…
Oh My … Tonight’s Total … $691,583,000
This is truly an amazing result … it will be interesting to hear where the biggest buyers came from. Of the 73 works offered it appears that 63 sold (86%). Wonder what will happen tomorrow night? This is going to … More…
Tonight’s Contemporary Sale – WOW!
I do not know if there are words to describe the action that took place this evening … prices were just — off the chart! Francis Bacon made $142.4M; Christopher Wool made $26.5M; Jeff Koons hit $58.4M; Basquiat … $29.3M; … More…
Asian Buyers Splurge $65.5 Million in London Art Auctions
Asian Buyers Splurge $65.5 Million in London Art Auctions. More Chinese artwork hit the auction block … this time in London. The three main salerooms offered more than 1,100 works and more than 1/3 of the items did not sell; … More…
Rolex Daytona Sells for Record $1.1 Million at Auction
Rolex Daytona Sells for Record $1.1 Million at a Geneva Action. This sale included 50 Rolex Daytona chronographs and all sold. Top price was $1.1M for a 1969 Paul Newman model and the entire sale brought in $13.2M … 4 … More…