Contemporary Art Sales: What a Difference a Year Makes
A nice summary of last week’s sales in New York by NYT reporter Scott Reyburn. While the totals were far below last year’s blockbuster sales … there was really no way to match the numbers since there were no ‘blockbuster’ … More…
Auction Prices Go Up Without Bidding -Phillips ups thresholds for buyer’s premium
The price of some art just got a little more expensive. Until now, the thresholds for increases at Phillips was similar to those at Christie’s. Now the auction room has decided to match Sotheby’s higher thresholds. So, a $150,000 work … More…
A Collector’s-Eye View of the Auctions
Robin Pogrebin (The New York Times) interviews Adam Lindemann … the seller of the $57M Basquiat and a rather savvy collector and dealer. Lindemann gives his thoughts on the recent Contemporary sales in New York and why it was the … More…
In Gun-Shy Art Market, Bellwether Auctions Decline More Than 50%
Here is a nice overview of last week’s sales in New York by Katya Kazakina. As I have always, results will be dependent on the level of art that is being offered. Without those BIG lots, there is just no … More…