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…
Renoir Girl Mystery Continues
Marcia Fuqua shocked the public when news came out that her small $7 purchase at the flea market was an authentic Renoir that could fetch $75,000 at auction. The small painting was stolen 60 years ago from the Baltimore Museum, … More…
