EDINBURGH.- The Fruitmarket Gallery commissioned a new work of public sculpture by Turner-Prize winning Scottish artist Martin Creed for Edinburgh’s historic Scotsman Steps. Work 1059 is a feast for the eyes – 104 steps leading from the Scot…
An Exceptional Marble by Rodin to Be Auctioned at Cornette de Saint Cyr on July 6th
PARIS.- The Kneeling Fauness, a major work in marble by French sculptor Auguste Rodin (1840-1917), is to be put up for sale at Cornette de Saint Cyr’s Impressionist and Modern Art auction organised at Drouot-Montaigne, Paris, on Wednesday July 6th, 201…
Rumanian Master Demetre Chiparus Stars in Impressive Design Sale at Bonhams
LONDON.- One of the largest and most impressive groups of bronze and ivory figures to appear at auction in recent years comes under the hammer at the Bonhams ‘Design from 1860’ sale in London on 22 June. Among the 50 plus works from a private…
Christie’s NY to Offer Over 200 Lots for the Spring Sale of Antiquities
NEW YORK, NY.- Christie’s announces the sale of Antiquities on June 9, which will offer over 200 lots with a magnificent selection of Greek, Roman, Egyptian and Near Eastern works of art. Leading the sale is the de Clercq Pan and Hermaphrodite, a Ro…
Christie’s New York to Present Over 200 Lots for the Spring Sale of Antiquities in June
NEW YORK, NY.- Christie’s announces the sale of Antiquities on June 9, which will offer over 200 lots with a magnificent selection of Greek, Roman, Egyptian and Near Eastern works of art. Leading the sale is the de Clercq Pan and Hermaphrodite, a Roma…
French Decorative Arts from the Estate of Dallas Socialites Ray & Clare Stern for Sale at Heritage Auctions
DALLAS, TX.- A selection of sumptuous French decorative arts from the Estate of legendary Dallas power couple Ray and Clare Stern will form the centerpiece of Heritage Auctions’ June Signature® Decorative Arts Auction, being presented June 1 at H…
Collectors Group Acquires New Works by Ai Weiwei, Helen Pashgian, and Sam Gilliam
SAN DIEGO, CA.- At the 2011 Collectors’ Selection Dinner on Wednesday, May 11, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego’s International Collectors and Contemporary Collectors voted to purchase new works for the Museum’s collection: two examples of Ai Weiwe…
Madison Square Park Conservancy Presents the NY Public Art Debut of Jaume Plensa
NEW YORK, NY.- Madison Square Park Conservancy’s Mad. Sq. Art presents the New York public art premiere of internationally acclaimed artist Jaume Plensa, featuring a new monumental, site-specific sculpture for Madison Square Park. Plensa’s Ec…
Madison Square Park Conservancy Presents the New York Public Art Premiere of Jaume Plensa
NEW YORK, NY.- Madison Square Park Conservancy’s Mad. Sq. Art presents the New York public art premiere of internationally acclaimed artist Jaume Plensa, featuring a new monumental, site-specific sculpture for Madison Square Park. Plensa’s Ec…
Exhibition of Works by Jean Arp and Constantin Brancusi at Mitchell-Innes & Nash
NEW YORK, NY.- Mitchell-Innes & Nash is presenting Arp/Brancusi, an exhibition of sculpture and painted relief works on view at 1018 Madison Avenue, New York, March 29 – May 6, 2011. The exhibition includes a focused selection of works by Arp alon…