LONDON.- Sotheby’s sale of 19th Century European Paintings in London today (which included works by Spanish, Orientalist, German, Austrian and Central European artists) brought a total of £5,403,625 ($6,190,388). German, Austrian and Central Euro…
Restituted Work Leads Sotheby’s German, Austrian and Central European Paintings Sale
LONDON.- Sotheby’s London Sale of 19th Century European Paintings on Wednesday, 18 May, 2011 will bring together some 163 works by artists from no fewer than 15 countries: among them Spain, Germany, Austria, Poland, Hungary, Italy, France, Switzer…
Sotheby’s to Auction American World War II Spy’s Collection of Jewels in Geneva in May
GENEVA (AP).- Sotheby’s says it will auction jewels belonging to a former American World War II spy who married into Spanish aristocracy and rubbed shoulders with world leaders and Hollywood celebrities. The auction house says the collection of necklac…
World Record for Cuneiform Clay Document at Bonhams Antiquities Sale in London
LONDON.- Classical sculpture new to the market after decades in the ownership of Sir Daniel Donohue, a Californian businessman and philanthropist, sold outstandingly well at Bonhams Antiquities sale on April 13th in New Bond Street. Of the 62 lots cons…
Extremely Rare and Important William Blake Letter on "The Last Judgement" for Sale at Bonhams
LONDON.- An extraordinary letter from William Blake to the painter Ozias Humphry describing in great and powerful detail his famous water-colour, The Last Judgement, is for sale as part of the Roy Davids Collection of Papers and Portraits at Bonhams on…
Extremely Rare and Important William Blake Letter on "The Last Judgement" for Sale at Bonhams
LONDON.- An extraordinary letter from William Blake to the painter Ozias Humphry describing in great and powerful detail his famous water-colour, The Last Judgement, is for sale as part of the Roy Davids Collection of Papers and Portraits at Bonhams on…
Powis Castle Acquires John Singer Sargent Charcoal Portrait with Help from the Art Fund
LONDON.- A unique portrait by celebrated American artist John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) has been bought by Powis Castle. Portrait of the Hon. Violet Lane Fox, Baroness Darcy de Knayth, Countess of Powis c.1910-1914, by Sargent was bought with the help…
Powis Castle Acquires John Singer Sargent Charcoal Portrait with Help from the Art Fund
LONDON.- A unique portrait by celebrated American artist John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) has been bought by Powis Castle. Portrait of the Hon. Violet Lane Fox, Baroness Darcy de Knayth, Countess of Powis c.1910-1914, by Sargent was bought with the help…
Powis Castle Acquires John Singer Sargent Charcoal Portrait
LONDON.- A unique portrait by celebrated American artist John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) has been bought by Powis Castle. Portrait of the Hon. Violet Lane Fox, Baroness Darcy de Knayth, Countess of Powis c.1910-1914, by Sargent was bought with the help…