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Sotheby’s London Modern & Contemporary Evening Sale

Sotheby’s London Modern & Contemporary Evening Sale

Nathan Scheer | June 28, 2024
Monet’s London

Monet’s London

Kapoor At The Cathedral

Kapoor At The Cathedral

Gérôme & Muenier: A French Village’s Painters’ Trail

Gérôme & Muenier: A French Village’s Painters’ Trail

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Italian police seize huge haul of illicit antiquities
Italian police seize huge haul of illicit antiquities

Italian police seize huge haul of illicit antiquities

August 6, 2013

Police in southern Italy have seized almost 600 illegally excavated artifacts intended to be sold on the black market.  These well preserved artifacts included, ancient Greek ceramics ranging from a large Greek krater estimated to be worth around €150,000 to … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Albert T. Furcy de Lavault’s “Still Life of Peonies”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Albert T. Furcy de Lavault’s “Still Life of Peonies”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Albert T. Furcy de Lavault’s “Still Life of Peonies”

August 6, 2013

Still Life of Peonies.  Here is a very nice 19th century still life by the French artist Albert T. Furcy de Lavault (1847-1915) that we sold to a Canadian collector in 1995.  

Top 20 Female Artists Fetch $1.8 Billion; Mitchell Leads
Top 20 Female Artists Fetch $1.8 Billion; Mitchell Leads

Top 20 Female Artists Fetch $1.8 Billion; Mitchell Leads

August 6, 2013

Top 20 Female Artists Fetch $1.8 Billion; Mitchell Leads – here is where the women artists stand in the rankings.  

Happy Birthday Andy Warhol!
Happy Birthday Andy Warhol!

Happy Birthday Andy Warhol!

August 6, 2013

Happy Birthday to one of the greatest American Pop Art icons, Andy Warhol!  In the 1960’s, Warhol began to paint his most recognizable works, such as dollar bills, Campbell’s Soup Cans, Coca-Cola bottles, Marilyn Monroe (which I will own one, … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – William Bromley’s “The Young Fisherman”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – William Bromley’s “The Young Fisherman”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – William Bromley’s “The Young Fisherman”

August 5, 2013

The Young Fisherman.  here is a pretty little British Victorian painting by William Bromley, III (fl.1835-1888) that we sold back in 1986.  

Tokyo man discovers Sothebys auctioned his Renoir stolen in 2000
Tokyo man discovers Sothebys auctioned his Renoir stolen in 2000

Tokyo man discovers Sothebys auctioned his Renoir stolen in 2000

August 5, 2013

Tokyo man discovers Sothebys auctioned his Renoir stolen in 2000 – since the work was never registered on an international database as being stolen what do you expect?  Cannot really fault the auction room.  Sad thing is the seller (who seems … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Edward H. Niemann’s “The Thames at Hampton”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Edward H. Niemann’s “The Thames at Hampton”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Edward H. Niemann’s “The Thames at Hampton”

August 4, 2013

The Thames at Hampton. Here is a pretty little 19th century British Victorian landscape by Edward H. Niemann (fl.1860-1900) that we sold twice; first in 1984 and then in 1993.  

Warhol sketch bought for £3 on sale for £1.25m on eBay
Warhol sketch bought for £3 on sale for £1.25m on eBay

Warhol sketch bought for £3 on sale for £1.25m on eBay

August 4, 2013

Warhol sketch bought for £3 on sale for £1.25m on eBay – this is pretty funny … think anyone is actually going to bid that number on eBay???  The real question: is this really an Andy Warhol and if so, who … More…

George Howard, Tullie House Museum
George Howard, Tullie House Museum

George Howard, Tullie House Museum

August 4, 2013

George Howard, Tullie House Museum – On view through October 13, but I do not think you need to rush over to see it … at least from this review.  

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Henri Laissement’s “Ou est la femme”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Henri Laissement’s “Ou est la femme”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Henri Laissement’s “Ou est la femme”

August 3, 2013

Ou est la femme.  Here is a great example of the 19th century French Academic artist Henri A Laissement’s (1854-1921) work which the gallery recently sold.  Every bit as good as a Vibert!  

Charles Saatchi set to auction off 50 of his largest sculptures and installations
Charles Saatchi set to auction off 50 of his largest sculptures and installations

Charles Saatchi set to auction off 50 of his largest sculptures and installations

August 3, 2013

Charles Saatchi set to auction off 50 of his largest sculptures and installations – This should be an interesting sale as many of these pieces are very large and all will be sold without an estimate or reserve.  We will keep … More…

Damien Hirst’s portrait by Jonathan Yeo is an ‘ironic reflection’
Damien Hirst’s portrait by Jonathan Yeo is an ‘ironic reflection’

Damien Hirst’s portrait by Jonathan Yeo is an ‘ironic reflection’

August 3, 2013

Damien Hirst’s portrait by Jonathan Yeo is an ‘ironic reflection’ – and upcoming show at the National Portrait Gallery in London – Jonathan Yeo Portraits – September 11 – January 5.  

Now Available: Comments on the Art Market – Volume 152
Now Available: Comments on the Art Market – Volume 152

Now Available: Comments on the Art Market – Volume 152

August 2, 2013

Newsletter Archives.  Volume 152 of our Comments on the Art Market is out.  This month we cover the upcoming Baltimore Show, artist Julie Bell, Really, Stocks, Tales from the Dark Side and a few of the recent auctions in London. … More…

Painting (Photo) of the Day (AVAILABLE) – Ansel Adams’ “Bridalveil Fall”
Painting (Photo) of the Day (AVAILABLE) – Ansel Adams’ “Bridalveil Fall”

Painting (Photo) of the Day (AVAILABLE) – Ansel Adams’ “Bridalveil Fall”

August 2, 2013

Bridalveil Fall.  Here is a wonderful piece by the 20th century American photographer Ansel Adams (1902-1984) that we are currently offering at the gallery.  

For Fans of Sendak, the Artist Keeps Giving
For Fans of Sendak, the Artist Keeps Giving

For Fans of Sendak, the Artist Keeps Giving

August 2, 2013

For Fans of Sendak, the Artist Keeps Giving – the Sendak market still holds strong.  On view at the Museum of American Illustration – Maurice Sendak: A Celebration of the Artist and His Work (through August 17)  

Seaside Surrealist’s toilet humour inspires Fleet Street’s finest
Seaside Surrealist’s toilet humour inspires Fleet Street’s finest

Seaside Surrealist’s toilet humour inspires Fleet Street’s finest

August 2, 2013

Seaside Surrealist’s toilet humour inspires Fleet Street’s finest – honoring the man who brought the urinal to new heights — Marcel Duchamp.  

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