AUSTIN, TX.- The concrete block structure “Circle with Towers” by Sol LeWitt (1928-2007) has been purchased by Landmarks, the public art program of The University of Texas at Austin, from the Madison Square Park Conservancy in New York. “…
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…
Heritage Auctions to Host Auction Benefitting the Smithsonian’s National Numismatic Collection
DALLAS, TX.- In January 2012, Heritage Auctions will host a special auction at the Florida United Numismatist (FUN) Convention aimed at establishing a $1 million endowment for the renowned National Numismatic Collection, considered one of the finest co…
Colbert to Auction His Artfully Doctored Portrait
NEW YORK, NY (AP).- Stephen Colbert (kohl-BEHR’) is trying a new role: art dealer. Comedy Central announced Friday that the host of “The Colbert Report” is putting one of his portraits up for auction. Colbert has repeatedly had himself painted in comic…
Illustrious Designers, New Collectors and Philanthropists Gather at Young Collectors Night at the Winter Antiques Show
NEW YORK, NY.- On Thursday, January 27th, East Side House Settlement (ESH) will host the annual Young Collectors Night at the Winter Antiques Show at the Park Avenue Armory. This high-energy night attracts over 600 new collectors, young philanthropists…
Rosenbach Museum & Library to Deaccession Paintings by Walter Greaves
PHILADELPHIA, PA.- At its quarterly meeting on October 26, 2010, the Board of Trustees of the Rosenbach Museum & Library in Philadelphia voted unanimously to deaccession thirteen paintings by the British artist Walter Greaves (1846-1930). Deaccessioni…
Rosenbach Museum & Library to Deaccession Paintings by Walter Greaves
PHILADELPHIA, PA.- At its quarterly meeting on October 26, 2010, the Board of Trustees of the Rosenbach Museum & Library in Philadelphia voted unanimously to deaccession thirteen paintings by the British artist Walter Greaves (1846-1930). Deaccessioni…
Artists, Designers Join Forces for the Second Annual Green Auction at Christie’s
NEW YORK (REUTERS).- Artists, designers, entertainers and philanthropists are joining forces for the second annual green auction, which last year raised over $2 million for environmental groups. Christie’s, which is again hosting the Bid to Save the Ea…
Artists, Designers Join Forces for the Second Annual Green Auction at Christie’s
NEW YORK (REUTERS).- Artists, designers, entertainers and philanthropists are joining forces for the second annual green auction, which last year raised over $2 million for environmental groups. Christie’s, which is again hosting the Bid to Save the Ea…