Christie’s British Art – London
On the morning of December 12, Christie’s presented their selection of Victorian, Pre-Raphaelite & British Impressionist paintings… many of the fresher works did pretty well. Coming in first was Sir William Russell Flint’s The Judgment of Paris which sported a … More…
$76,000 A Shot!
If you are looking for a unique drink to celebrate the holidays, or toast the New Year, look no further than a bottle of 1926 Macallan whisky (only 40 bottles were produced). The whisky was distilled over 90 years ago … More…
Sotheby’s Vic Pics — A Tough Go
On the 10th, Sotheby’s offered up a small group of Victorian, Pre-Raphaelite & British Impressionist works of art. While there were some strong results, overall the sale did not cut the mustard. Taking the number one spot was Burne-Jones’s St. … More…
19th Century European At Sotheby’s
December 11, Sotheby’s offered up a small sale of 19th-century European paintings. As we have seen in the past, sometimes the difference between success and failure comes down to a few fresh-to-the-market works. Taking the lead here was Norwegian artist … More…
Diplomatic Immunity And Cases Of Smuggling
In a recent article posted on The Art Newspaper’s website, the topic of diplomatic immunity in the art world was discussed and there seem to be a number of cases in which consuls and diplomats abuse their power. Recent cases … More…
A $1 Billion Smash And Grab
Here is a really sad story. This week jewels, estimated to be worth in excess of $1B, were stolen from the Green Vault museum in Dresden, Germany. What makes this even sadder is that the museum was not insured. It … More…
Inigo Philbrick – More Art World Greed
Inigo Philbrick is a London and Miami based art dealer who, according to his website, offers blue-chip works by Donald Judd, Cy Twombly, and Richard Prince, is at the center of a tangled web in the art world’s “greed corner.” … More…
Contemporary Day Sales Heat Up NYC
While the weather may have been brutally cold last week in New York, I spent last Thursday and Friday warm and cozy at my desk watching some remarkable results of the Contemporary Day sales at Christie’s and Sotheby’s. Both auction … More…
Comments on the Art Market – Volume 228
Volume 228 of our Comments on the Art Market was released today. In this issue we cover our current exhibitions, news about Mark Lague and Todd Casey, Stocks, The Dark Side, Really, and the all important Art Market (Lance and … More…