GENEVA.- The Exceptional collection of artwork and personal effects belonging to Albert Anker (1831-1910), went under the hammer on Wednesday 9th March 2011 at the Geneva based auction house Hôtel des Ventes totalling: CHF 680,000/USD 660,000/EUR 540,…
Small Auction House Wins Major Estates
LOS ANGELES, CA.- Property from the Estate of computer billionaire Max Palevsky and works from the collection of James Byrnes, the first curator of Modern Art at LACMA, will trade hands for the first time on March 6, 2011 at the upcoming LAMA auction. …
Sotheby’s February Series Realises $394 Million: The Highest Total Achieved in London
LONDON.- Sotheby’s February Series of Impressionist, Modern and Contemporary Art auctions**, realised £242,109,075 / $393,550,838 / €286,186,170. This exceptional sum, which surpasses pre-sale expectations (combined pre-sale estimate for the…
Contemporary Works of 60 African Artist from 15 Countries Across the Continent on Sale at Bonhams
LONDON.- The third ‘Africa Now’ auction, a fascinating sample of the best African Modern and Contemporary Art, goes on sale at Bonhams, the international fine art auction house, in London on March 16th. The sale which moves by turn between Lo…
Property From The Life and Career of Musician Slash to Be Sold By Julien’s Auctions
BEVERLY HILLS, CA.- Julien’s Auctions, the world’s premiere entertainment memorabilia auction house located in Beverly Hills, announces the sale of exclusive property from legendary guitarist and musician Slash. Included in the auction sale a…
Property From The Life and Career of Musician Slash to Be Sold By Julien’s Auctions
BEVERLY HILLS, CA.- Julien’s Auctions, the world’s premiere entertainment memorabilia auction house located in Beverly Hills, announces the sale of exclusive property from legendary guitarist and musician Slash. Included in the auction sale a…
Paul Gauguin’s "Nature Morte a ‘L’Esperance," Fails to Sell at Christie’s Auction in London
LONDON (REUTERS).- A painting by Paul Gauguin, billed as the top lot at Christie’s auction of modern and impressionist works in London, failed to find a buyer on Wednesday. The tribute to the artist’s friend Vincent Van Gogh, in the form of a still lif…
Colbert to Auction His Artfully Doctored Portrait
NEW YORK, NY (AP).- Stephen Colbert (kohl-BEHR’) is trying a new role: art dealer. Comedy Central announced Friday that the host of “The Colbert Report” is putting one of his portraits up for auction. Colbert has repeatedly had himself painted in comic…
Bonhams Launch Modern and Contemporary Israeli Art Sale in London in May
LONDON.- Bonhams will hold their inaugural sale of modern and contemporary Israeli Art and Judaica in their New Bond Street saleroom on May 24, the only auction of its kind in the UK. Giles Peppiatt, Head of Israeli Art at Bonhams, comments: “The …
Bonhams Launch Modern and Contemporary Israeli Art Sale in London in May
LONDON.- Bonhams will hold their inaugural sale of modern and contemporary Israeli Art and Judaica in their New Bond Street saleroom on May 24, the only auction of its kind in the UK. Giles Peppiatt, Head of Israeli Art at Bonhams, comments: “The …