Bull Market in Art Spurs Hunt for Big Returns, Records
Bull Market in Art Spurs Hunt for Big Returns, Records – the allure of investing in the art market … some works make big money and big returns. This article gives you a few examples from the sales that took place … More…
Nahmad Pleads Guilty To Fraud
Hillel “Helly” Nahmad, 35, pleaded guilty on Tuesday on running an illegal sports betting business and now faces up to 18 months behind bars. Reports state that the guilty plea will have no impact on the operation of his gallery … More…
Painting of the Day (recent addition to the SOLD archives) – Julien Dupre’s “Femme et la vache de l’eau”
Femme et la vache de l’eau. here is an early Julien Dupre painting that was recently acquired by a private collector. This particular work was painted in 1884 and is most likely the 65th painting the artist registered in … More…
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…