ABU DHABI.- Abu Dhabi Art, the platform for Modern and Contemporary regional and international art, presents Opening the Doors: Collecting Middle Eastern Art, a major new exhibition of works featuring a host of the most significant Middle Eastern artis…
The Power of the Muse in Photography: Glamorous, Beautiful & Famous Faces
LONDON.- The London Photographs sale at Christie´s on Friday 26 November encapsulates the power of the muse in visual culture over the last 60 years. The auction comprises over 150 works, with landmark images of fine art photography and a dedicated se…
London’s Iconic Canary Wharf Has Scooped a Prestigious International Award for Its Public Art Programme
LONDON.- London’s Canary Wharf has won the Christie’s award for best corporate art collections and programs handed out at the 2010 International Art & Work Awards in Barcelona on Thursday. The prize, which focuses on the last three years, recognized w…
London’s Iconic Canary Wharf Has Scooped a Prestigious International Award for Its Public Art Programme
LONDON.- London’s Canary Wharf has won the Christie’s award for best corporate art collections and programs handed out at the 2010 International Art & Work Awards in Barcelona on Thursday. The prize, which focuses on the last three years, recognized w…
The Power of the Muse in Photography: Glamorous, Beautiful & Famous Faces
LONDON.- The London Photographs sale at Christie´s on Friday 26 November encapsulates the power of the muse in visual culture over the last 60 years. The auction comprises over 150 works, with landmark images of fine art photography and a dedicated se…
The Most Important Depiction of Henry VIII’s "Lost" Palace to Be Offered at Christie’s
LONDON.- Christie’s announce that they will offer an exceptionally rare and beautiful depiction of the ‘lost’ palace of Nonsuch at the auction of Old Masters and 19th Century Art on 7 December 2010. Commissioned by King Henry VIII in ord…
Henri Matisse Nude Bronze Sells for $48.8 Million at Christie’s New York Auction
NEW YORK (AP).- A 6-foot Henri Matisse bronze of a nude woman seen from behind has been sold for over $48 million in New York City, a record auction price for the artist’s work. Christie’s says “Back IV” was purchased Wednesday by Gagosian Gallery Inc…
The Most Important Depiction of Henry VIII’s "Lost" Palace to Be Offered at Christie’s
LONDON.- Christie’s announce that they will offer an exceptionally rare and beautiful depiction of the ‘lost’ palace of Nonsuch at the auction of Old Masters and 19th Century Art on 7 December 2010. Commissioned by King Henry VIII in ord…
Christie’s Presents Rare and Exceptional Works from Its Classical and Modern Chinese Paintings Sale
HONG KONG.- Christie’s Hong Kong will hold its Fall sales of Fine Chinese Modern Paintings and Fine Chinese Classical Paintings and Calligraphy on 30 November at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. These sales will showcase over 350 rare…
The Remarkable Journey of the Stansted Park Suite to be Offered at Christie’s in New York
NEW YORK, NY.- On November 23, Christie’s 500 Years: Decorative Arts Europe, including Oriental Carpets will include pieces from the historic Stansted Park suite of giltwood seat furniture, comprising three pairs of armchairs and a settee (estimate: $7…