LONDON.- “The main aisle on the opening night of
LIFAF
was like a conveyor of celebrities and luxury!” exclaimed veteran
Olympia
exhibitor Gordon Watson (London). Excitement filled the air for
the
re-launch of the Lon…
Yale Center for British Art Exhibits An Interesting Puzzle
NEW HAVEN, CT.- This summer, the Yale
Center for
British Art will present a small, fascinating exhibition that is both an
engaging visual puzzle and an exploration of the art world in 1820s
London. In
1829, the young artist John Scarlett D…
Seeing Double an Engaging Visual Puzzle and Window into 1820s London Art Scene
NEW HAVEN, CT.- This summer, the Yale Center for British Art will present a small, fascinating exhibition that is both an engaging visual puzzle and an exploration of the art world in 1820s London. In 1829, the young artist John Scarlett Davis sought t…
Christie’s in Record London Sale, Misses Target and Monet Water-Lily Painting Fails to Sell
LONDON.- Christie’s held London’s biggest ever art auction on Wednesday when its impressionist and modern sale fetched 153 million pounds ($227 million), but the total fell short of expectations of 164-231 million pounds. The big disappointment on the …
Excellent Sales and Buoyant Atmosphere Reported at Inaugural Art Antiques London Fair
LONDON.- Art Antiques London opened its doors to the public on June 10th, following a highly successful private preview and glamorous First Night Party in aid of The Bush Theatre on 9th June. The two events attracted around 1,800 people. The Fair, w…
Russian Art Sales "Solid", but Not Spectacular
By: Mike Collett-White
LONDON (REUTERS).- Russian art sales in London this week met expectations but failed to match dramatic recent rises in other sectors of the market, particularly impressionist, modern and old masters. Sotheby’s, Russian specialist…