NEW ORLEANS, LA (AP).- New Orleans’ heritage as the cradle of jazz helps it draw millions of visitors each year, and the city reminds them of that history with pamphlets, murals and bright neon. Yet numerous homes and music halls that incubated the art…
Art Antiques London 2011 on Track to Repeat Success of Last Year’s Inaugural Fair
LONDON.- Art Antiques London was launched in June 2010 to wide acclaim, winning praise, in particular, for its central location, light and airy atmosphere and stylish presentation. The boutique Fair incorporates The International Ceramic Fair and Semin…
The Malcolm Forbes Toy Collection Brings $2.4 Million at Sotheby’s New York
NEW YORK, NY.- A packed salesroom of toy collectors and enthusiasts watched as The Malcolm Forbes Toy Collection achieved $2,388,637 today at Sotheby’s New York. The collection of toy boats, soldiers, motorcycles and classic board games was loving…
VIP Art Fair, Exclusively Online, Announces List of 139 Galleries From 30 Countries
NEW YORK, NY.- VIP Art Fair announce its list of participating galleries for the opening of its inaugural edition from Saturday, January 22 to Sunday, January 30, 2011. The fair — an acronym for “Viewing in Private” — is the first-ever to t…
VIP Art Fair, Exclusively Online, Announces List of 139 Galleries From 30 Countries
NEW YORK, NY.- VIP Art Fair announce its list of participating galleries for the opening of its inaugural edition from Saturday, January 22 to Sunday, January 30, 2011. The fair — an acronym for “Viewing in Private” — is the first-ever to t…
VIP Art Fair Announces List of 139 Galleries From 30 Countries
NEW YORK, NY.- VIP Art Fair announce its list of participating galleries for the opening of its inaugural edition from Saturday, January 22 to Sunday, January 30, 2011. The fair — an acronym for “Viewing in Private” — is the first-ever to t…
Rare Mark Twain Manuscript Headlines Leslie Hindman Auctioneers Book Auction
CHICAGO, IL.- Just in time for the long-anticipated re-release of Mark Twain’s edited autobiography, Leslie Hindman Auctioneers announced the November 18th sale of a fine collection of literary manuscripts by esteemed American authors, including T…
Gold and Gem Encrusted Tiger Head from Throne of Tipu Sultan Sells for £434,400 at Bonhams
LONDON.- A second gem-encrusted gold finial from the octagonal golden throne of Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore, was sold at The Bonhams New Bond Street on October 7th in the Indian & Islamic Art sale for £434,400. This is the second such finial to p…
Gold and Gem Encrusted Tiger Head from Throne of Tipu Sultan Sells for £434,400 at Bonhams
LONDON.- A second gem-encrusted gold finial from the octagonal golden throne of Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore, was sold at The Bonhams New Bond Street on October 7th in the Indian & Islamic Art sale for £434,400. This is the second such finial to p…
Peru Collective Connects Young Artists with Buyers
LIMA (REUTERS).- A three-day fair at an upscale hotel is showcasing the work of contemporary Peruvian artists to a growing legion of middle class art collectors and enthusiasts with money to spend. Desenfranquiciados Colectivo, curators of Peru’s yout…