NEW YORK, NY.- Sotheby’s set a new record for a piece of American Indian Art at auction when an Oglala Sioux Beaded and Fringed Hide War Shirt which once belonged to the famous and celebrated Sioux Chief, Black Bird sold to an anonymous buyer for …
RM Auctions Presents English Motor Cars at Inaugural Salon Privé Sale
LONDON.- RM Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction house for quality automobiles, is delighted to announce a selection of notable highlights for its forthcoming ‘Quintessentially English’ sale, at the Salon Privé luxury car show a…
Vandals Damage Divisive Photo by American Artist Andres Serrano at French Exhibit
PARIS (AP).- Police questioned witnesses on Monday in their search for a man who took a hammer to a controversial photograph of a crucifix bathed in urine at an art exhibition in an Avignon museum. The modern art museum, the Collection Lambert, in sou…
Master Works by Influential British Goldsmith Who Rivalled Faberge for Sale at Bonhams
LONDON.- Pieces by the most influential British gold and silversmith of the last century, Gerald Benney, are for sale in the Silver Auction (including post-war silver) at Bonhams Knightsbridge on 25 May. It follows the highly successful sale of Benney&…
A Very Rare Rhinoceros Horn Cup From China, Sold at Hotel des Ventes in Geneva for a Record Price
GENEVA.- The Hôtel des Ventes auction house has sold a Chinese libation cup made from a rhinoceros horn carved in high relief with 5 chilongs and dating from the Qing period between the 17th and 18th centuries, as part of their extensive spring sale w…
A Very Rare Rhinoceros Horn Cup From China, Sold at Hotel des Ventes in Geneva for a Record Price
GENEVA.- The Hôtel des Ventes auction house has sold a Chinese libation cup made from a rhinoceros horn carved in high relief with 5 chilongs and dating from the Qing period between the 17th and 18th centuries, as part of their extensive spring sale w…
Rifle Belonging to King Edward VII to Be Sold in London Nine Days Before the Royal Wedding
LONDON.- A rifle belonging to Edward, Prince of Wales, before he became King Edward VII will be offered by Gavin Gardiner (in association with Sotheby’s) in a sale of Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns and Rifles on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at…
Sale of Artwork and Personal Effects Belonging to Albert Anker Makes USD 660,000
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,…
Exceptional Collection of Artwork by Swiss Artist Albert Anker to Sell at Hôtel des Ventes
GENEVA.-The estate of Albert Anker’s family will finally go under the hammer at the Geneva-based auctioneers on 9th March without reserve prices. This ensemble of over 55 never-before-seen drawings, sketches and watercolours by Albert Anker was re…
Exceptional Collection of Artwork by the Renowned Swiss Artist Albert Anker to Sell at Hôtel des Ventes
GENEVA.-The estate of Albert Anker’s family will finally go under the hammer at the Geneva-based auctioneers on 9th March without reserve prices. This ensemble of over 55 never-before-seen drawings, sketches and watercolours by Albert Anker was re…