LONDON.- Bonhams announces the sale of one of the world’s finest collections of Victorian Literature as published in original parts, and serial publications of the 18th and 19th centuries in New York on October 18th at 1pm. The sale of over 290 lo…
One of the Last ‘Beautiful Boys" Painted by Henry Scott Tuke to Sell at Bonhams
LONDON.- Two beautiful pictures by the British maritime and figurative painter, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929) are to be sold at Bonhams, New Bond Street, as part of the 19th Century Paintings auction on 13th July 2011. Both depict a young man seen from…
Sotheby’s Exhibition in Moscow Highlights Rare Russian Paintings and Artworks
LONDON.- Sotheby’s is exhibiting highlights from its forthcoming June Sales in London of Russian Art, and Important Czech Art from the Hascoe Family Collection, at the State Historical Museum on Red Square in Moscow through Friday, May 20th, 2011. The …
MKG in Hamburg Reappraises Art Nouveau with Exhibition of More than 180 Posters
HAMBURG.- On the occasion of the reappraisal of one of the most comprehensive collections of commercial art in the world, the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg will show a selection of 180 works of the decades when picture production exploded –…
Auction Records Set for 19th and 20th Century Prints and Portfolios at Swann Galleries
NEW YORK, NY.- On Thursday, April 28 Swann Galleries held an auction of Old Master through Modern Prints that saw active bidding from collectors and dealers in the saleroom and via telephone. As a result, 10 new auction record prices were achieved for …
Top Prices Paid Once Again for Works of Art by Japanese Artist Shibata Zeshin at Bonhams
LONDON.- Considered one of Europe’s most important and comprehensive private collections of Japanese Gentleman’s accessories, Bonhams announces that Part Two of the Edward Wrangham collection realised £1.6 million on 10th May. Top prices wer…
Top Prices Paid Once Again for Works of Art by Japanese Artist Shibata Zeshin at Bonhams
LONDON.- Considered one of Europe’s most important and comprehensive private collections of Japanese Gentleman’s accessories, Bonhams announces that Part Two of the Edward Wrangham collection realised £1.6 million on 10th May. Top prices wer…
Bonhams to Sell Edward Lear Painting of Bethlehem
LONDON.- As well as being a well known poet, Edward Lear (1812-1888) was also a prolific artist. The next 19th Century Paintings auction at Bonhams New Bond Street features a beautiful topographical scene of Bethlehem which Lear completed from sketche…
Silver City Soul: A Video Portrait of the City of Aberdeen at the National Galleries of Scotland
EDINBURGH.- Silver City Soul presents an innovative portrait project that searches for the soul of one of Scotland’s most historic cities. Working in partnership with Aberdeen City Council, the National Galleries of Scotland’s Outreach team h…
Minneapolis Institute of Art Invites Public Vote on Restoration Option
Minneapolis,MN – The Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA) have invited a public vote (through their ‘Bubbler’ blog) on whether to get rid of an interloper gunman. For years, MIA curators have suspected that the enthusiastic sportsman in the foreground…