The Final Numbers For Christie’s Sale
The Christie’s sale is over and the numbers were not as strong as last night’s sale. Total take was $158.5M (low end of the estimate was $139.6M … so they needed the buyer’s premium to beat the number). There were … More…
Christie’s – The Other Impressionist Sale
Well, what a difference a day makes … results here, while strong in certain instances, were weak in others. During the Christie’s sale, 0ne of the top lots – Andre Derain’s Madame Matisse au kimono (est. $15-$20M) – filed to … More…
House Painter Accused of Stealing Art From NY Estate
Joselito Vega is facing up to 26 years in jail after being arrested for charges stemming from the theft of a number of artworks which were taken from the estate of Michael Schulhof in Kings Point, NY. Vega, a 42 … More…
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Ben Bauer’s “Snow in Mondovi, WI”
Just in!! Another beautiful Ben Bauer winter scene, Snow in Mondovi, WI.
Tax Investigators Raid Home Of German Artist Georg Baselitz
Famous German artist, Georg Baselitz’s home was raided after his name came up on a CD bought last summer by North Rhine-Westphalia, containing a list of secret bank account data. It is believed that he was given prior warning about … More…
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Edouard Cortes’s “Porte St. Denis”
Here is one that never made it to our web site. A beautiful example of Edouard Leon Cortes’s work from the 1950s. It sold at the Chicago show. Edouard Leon Cortes’s – Porte St. Denis.
Heirs Outraged As Dutch Panel Rejects Nazi-Era Art Claim
Heirs Outraged as Dutch Panel Rejects Nazi-Era Art Claim – here is an very interesting decision by the Dutch Restitutions Committee. They rejected the heir’s claim for 3 of the four paintings because the museum’s interest carried more ‘weight’.
Cezanne ‘Les Pommes’ Leads Sotheby’s $230 Million Tally
Here is more information on last night’s sale of Impressionist and Modern paintings. Top lot of the sale was Paul Cezanne’s Les Pommes. Source: Cezanne ‘Les Pommes’ Leads Sotheby’s $230 Million Tally
Final For The Sotheby’s Evening Sale
During the Sotheby’s evening sale, 71 works were offered, 11 unsold (84.5% sell-through rate) and a total take was $230M (the lower end of the estimate range was $162.45M) … nice sale!
More On The Sotheby’s Evening Sale
Tiny Van Gogh – Eglogue en Provence – un couple d’amoureux – (13 x 9 inches) makes $7.1M (est. $5-$7M) Picasso’s Buste d’Homme makes $9.7M ($5-$7M est.) This Gauguin – La maison du pan-du – … More…
The Sotheby’s Impressionist Evening Sale
The sale is underway and prices are pretty strong. Cezanne brought over $41M ($25-$35M est.); Modigliani made $25.9M ($20-$30M est.); Braque $15.8M ($10-$15M est.); Picasso sculpture $13.6M ($12-$18M); Madonna’s Leger brought $7.2M (est. $5-$7M); Rodin sculpture over $15M ($8-$12M est.) … More…
Tino Sehgal: Invisible Art Worth £100k
British-born artist (and I am using the title artist loosely), Tino Seghal, produces art however there is no physical creation. Yet, amazingly his works are for sale and can fetch anywhere from £50,000 to £100,000. So, what is a Sehgal … More…
Jeff Koons
Writer, Carl Swanson, had an amazing opportunity that allowed him to visit Jeff Koons West Chelsea studio. In his article, he tells stories of the Koons family and the work spaces concealed in the quarter-city-block studio. Workers meticulously sculpting statues … More…
Painting of the Day (SOLD Friday) – Ridgway Knight’s “Après un dejeuner, bords de la Seine”
Après un dejeuner, bords de la Seine. This fabulous 19th century European painting by Daniel Ridgway Knight (exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1881) has found a new home … it is one of the most important paintings by the … More…
Publisher Taschen Bets On Big Collectible Books
The German publisher Taschen will release Genesis, a 704 page, two volume, collection of photographs depicting Sebastiao Salgado’s travels to remote areas of the world untouched by the modern world. The book weights in at 130 pounds and will retail … More…
Madonna, DiCaprio, Allen Boost $1.3 Billion May Auctions
The auction action will begin this evening … should be an interesting month. We will keep you updated on the results. Source: Madonna, DiCaprio, Allen Boost $1.3 Billion May Auctions