LONDON.- The Crosby Garrett Helmet sold today at the auction of Antiquities at Christie’s South Kensington for £2,281,250 / $3,629,469 / €2,593,781 (estimate: £200,000 to £300,000). An exceptional survival from Roman Britain, the helmet wa…
The Crosby Garrett Helmet Sells Today for $3.6 Million at Christie’s
LONDON.- The Crosby Garrett Helmet sold today at the auction of Antiquities at Christie’s South Kensington for £2,281,250 / $3,629,469 / €2,593,781 (estimate: £200,000 to £300,000). An exceptional survival from Roman Britain, the helmet wa…
Christie’s to Offer 69 Important Works of Art from the Collection of Robert Shapazian
NEW YORK, NY.- Christie’s announced the sale of The Collection of Robert Shapazian. Shapazian’s passion for the arts was reflected in his life-long dedication to the field, his friendships with those in it and his personal, yet masterful coll…
More than 60 Rare and Unpublished Photographs by Richard Avedon Set for Auction
NEW YORK (REUTERS).- More than 60 photographs by Richard Avedon, some rare and unpublished, will be auctioned next month by Christie’s in Paris to create the Richard Avedon Foundation endowment fund. The November 20 sale, the largest auction ever of Av…
More than 60 Rare and Unpublished Photographs by Richard Avedon Set for Auction
NEW YORK (REUTERS).- More than 60 photographs by Richard Avedon, some rare and unpublished, will be auctioned next month by Christie’s in Paris to create the Richard Avedon Foundation endowment fund. The November 20 sale, the largest auction ever of Av…
Christie’s Presents the Stuart Collection of Magnificent Regency Silver
NEW YORK, NY.- On October 19, Christie’s will present an exquisite group of Regency and George IV silver from The Stuart Collection. Assembled by a gentleman from Louisiana, this superb assortment of over 50 works from celebrated artists such as Paul S…
Christie’s Hosts a Public Art Exhibition Showing Highlights of Modern Middle Eastern Art
DOHA.- Christie’s shows its support for Doha: The Arab Capital of Culture 2010, the initiative undertaken by the Arab League and Unesco to promote and celebrate Arab culture in the region. As part of the series of events planned, Christie’s i…
A Life-Size Bronze Sculpture by Henri Matisse Could Fetch $35 Million at Auction
NEW YORK (REUTERS).- A life-size bronze sculpture by Henri Matisse, which has never been sold at auction, is expected to be the star of the autumn art sales and could fetch up to $35 million, art experts said. Matisse’s “Back IV (Nu de Dos, 4eme etat)…
A Life-Size Bronze Sculpture by Henri Matisse Could Fetch $35 Million at Auction
NEW YORK (REUTERS).- A life-size bronze sculpture by Henri Matisse, which has never been sold at auction, is expected to be the star of the autumn art sales and could fetch up to $35 million, art experts said. Matisse’s “Back IV (Nu de Dos, 4eme etat)…
Matisse Bronze Could Fetch $35 Million at Auction
By: Chris Michaud
NEW YORK (REUTERS).- A life-size bronze sculpture by Henri Matisse, which has never been sold at auction, is expected to be the star of the autumn art sales and could fetch up to $35 million, art experts said. Matisse’s “Back IV (Nu …