LONDON.- Fair organisers Patrick Perrin and Stéphane Custot announce the return of PAD London 2011, the strongest edition of the fair since its inception in 2007. Praised for its sophistication, its refined eclecticism, and the consistent high quality…
The Hammer Museum Introduces Its Free Mobile App Available for iPhone and Android
LOS ANGELES, CA.- The Hammer Museum introduces the Museum’s free mobile app, available now on iTunes and the Android Market. Use the Hammer app to plan your visit, enhance your museum experience with robust exhibition content, and learn more abou…
The Hammer Museum Introduces Its Free Mobile App Available for iPhone and Android
LOS ANGELES, CA.- The Hammer Museum introduces the Museum’s free mobile app, available now on iTunes and the Android Market. Use the Hammer app to plan your visit, enhance your museum experience with robust exhibition content, and learn more abou…
Stunning Fabergé Bracelet Belonging to the Nobel Family Highlights Russian Sale at Bonhams
LONDON.- A stunning diamond Fabergé bracelet is one of the highlights of the Russian Sale, taking place at Bonhams on 8th June at New Bond Street. The bracelet is estimated to sell for £70,000 – 100,000. Created by senior Fabergé workmaster Aug…
Top Prices Paid Once Again for Works of Art by Japanese Artist Shibata Zeshin at Bonhams
LONDON.- Considered one of Europe’s most important and comprehensive private collections of Japanese Gentleman’s accessories, Bonhams announces that Part Two of the Edward Wrangham collection realised £1.6 million on 10th May. Top prices wer…
Sotheby’s: Record Set for a London Sale of Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art
LONDON.- Sotheby’s biannual sale of Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art today brought the well-above estimate total of £20,798,725, surpassing pre-sale expectations of £11.5-16.2 million, setting a record for a London auction in this collecti…
Million Pound Lots and Fierce Bidding Provide a Record Result at Bonhams Fine Chinese Art Sale
LONDON.- There was barely standing room and a tangible buzz at Bonhams Fine Chinese Art Sale in London today (12.5.11), which saw many items rocket way beyond their pre-sale estimates. The sale ended with a sold total of £16.9m with 95% sold by value….
Top Prices Paid Once Again for Works of Art by Japanese Artist Shibata Zeshin at Bonhams
LONDON.- Considered one of Europe’s most important and comprehensive private collections of Japanese Gentleman’s accessories, Bonhams announces that Part Two of the Edward Wrangham collection realised £1.6 million on 10th May. Top prices wer…
Sotheby’s: Record Set for a London Sale of Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art
LONDON.- Sotheby’s biannual sale of Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art today brought the well-above estimate total of £20,798,725, surpassing pre-sale expectations of £11.5-16.2 million, setting a record for a London auction in this collecti…
Fulham Road Landmark Antique Shop, O. F. Wilson, to Sell Contents through Bonhams
LONDON.- The contents of the antique shop O. F. Wilson, a Fulham Road landmark, are to be sold by Bonhams as part of its Period Design sale on 7 June at the auction house’s Knightsbridge salerooms. The collection includes 18th and 19th century Fre…