Art Basel and UBS Survey of Global Collecting 2024 Revealed
The 2024 Art Basel and UBS Survey of Global Collecting offers a fascinating glimpse into the ever-evolving world of high-net-worth… Read More
24 October 2024
Art Market News
Nicolas Poussin: Rediscovered Erotic Painting Auctioned At Hôtel Drouot
The French auction house Ader, in association with Cabinet Turquin, offers a remarkable early painting by Nicolas Poussin, which will… Read More
22 October 2024
Art Basel Paris 2024 What Sold And What The Dealers Said
The 2024 edition of Art Basel Paris concluded successfully amid an energised response from galleries and local and international visitors…. Read More
20 October 2024
Ed Ruscha: Large Standard Station Painting Expected To Achieve $50m
Christie’s has announced the sale of Ed Ruscha’s Standard Station, Ten-Cent Western Being Torn in Half. It will headline the… Read More
15 October 2024
Frieze London 2024 What Sold And What The Dealers Said
London, 14 October 2024—Frieze London and Frieze Masters closed their doors after a successful five-day run, with significant sales and… Read More
14 October 2024
Sydell Miller Collection To Headline Sotheby’s NY November Marquee Sales
The extraordinary collection of Sydell Miller, known to reflect her philosophy of life, will headline Sotheby’s marquee sales this November… Read More
20 September 2024
Christie’s Announces MICA: THE COLLECTION OF MICA ERTEGUN
This Autumn, Christie’s New York is launching a landmark series of auctions with two exclusive single-owner sales. The first takes… Read More
19 September 2024
Frieze Seoul 2024: What Sold And What The Dealers Had To Say
Seoul, Korea — Frieze Seoul concluded its third edition on September 8th, 2024, with strong sales, an electric atmosphere, and… Read More
9 September 2024
Armory Show 2024: What The Dealers Said Plus Sales Report
New York – On Sunday, September 8, The Armory Show concluded its 30th edition, marking a landmark year as the first under the… Read More
9 September 2024
Abrams Family Collection Goes Under The Hammer At Sotheby’s
Sotheby’s has announced a significant auction featuring works from the esteemed Abrams Family Collection, set to take place in September… Read More
30 August 2024
Sotheby’s Receives $1 Billion Boost from Abu Dhabi’s ADQ Amid Debt Concerns
In a move that could reshape the global art market, Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, ADQ, has announced a $1… Read More
12 August 2024
Andy Warhol’s $26m Digital Portrait of Debbie Harry Hits Market
A rare digital portrait of Blondie’s Debbie Harry by Andy Warhol has resurfaced and is now available for sale, carrying… Read More
3 August 2024
Christie’s Reports 22% Decline in First Half Sales
The global auction house, Christie’s, announced this week that it recorded $2.1 billion in live and online auction sales during… Read More
17 July 2024
Art Basel Miami Beach 2024 Announce A Diverse Roster of Exhibitors
Art Basel Miami Beach has released its exhibitor list for the 2024 edition, promising an exciting and vibrant art fair… Read More
10 July 2024
Tokyo Genda: Is Japan’s Art Market Booming? Here Are The Results
The second edition of Tokyo Gendai, organised by The Art Assembly with SMBC Group as the Principal Partner, has successfully… Read More
8 July 2024
J.M.W. Turner Watercolour Of Lulworth Cove Sells For £384k At Sotheby’s
A rare and exquisite watercolour by J.M.W. Turner, “Lulworth Cove,” dating back to circa 1811-12, has resurfaced, causing considerable excitement…. Read More
3 July 2024
Venice Authorities Confiscate €300,000 Fake Modigliani Drawing
VENICE—The Venice Cultural Heritage Protection Unit has exposed a counterfeit drawing attributed to the renowned Italian Modernist Amedeo Modigliani. The… Read More
24 June 2024
Art Basel 2024 Report Plus What The Dealers Said
Art Basel has shrugged off the doom-mongers and reported buoyant sales for the 2024 edition, which took place from 13… Read More
17 June 2024
Rebranding Exercise: Art Basel Paris Drops The Plus
Art Basel, the prestigious international art fair, is set to dazzle the French capital with its 2024 show. Renamed Art… Read More
30 May 2024
Sotheby’s To Sack Dozens Of UK Employees Amid Global Restructuring
Sotheby’s, one of the world’s largest and most prestigious auction houses, is preparing to lay off dozens of employees in… Read More
29 May 2024
Christie’s Spring Marquee Week: Realises $640 Million in Sales
Christie’s New York concluded a triumphant series of six live auctions during its spring marquee week for 20th/21st Century Art… Read More
22 May 2024
Leonora Carrington: Surrealist Masterpiece Shatters Auction Records at Sotheby’s
Sotheby’s New York, Leonora Carrington’s 1945 tempera painting, Les Distractions de Dagobert, sold for a record-breaking $28.5 million (including fees),… Read More
16 May 2024
Frieze New York 2024: What Sold And What The Dealers Had To Say
Frieze New York 2024 concluded its fourth consecutive year at The Shed, showcasing 68 galleries representing 25 countries from May… Read More
7 May 2024
David Hockney: Intimate Sketch Of Lover Peter Schlesinger Auctioned
A David Hockney pen-and-ink sketch of his long-time lover, Peter Schlesinger, is set to hit the market in a provincial… Read More
30 April 2024
Gustav Klimt Portrait Sells For €35m At Kinsky In Vienna
A late portrait by Gustav Klimt, shrouded in mystery and steeped in history, has captivated the art world with its… Read More
25 April 2024
MIART Milan’s Art Fair A Mirror To The Art World – James Payne
In the hugely competitive world of art fairs, timing, as we know, is everything, but the location is equally important…. Read More
22 April 2024
Jean Michel Basquiat Painting Primed To Reach $30m At Christie’s
The upcoming May evening sales in New York at Christie’s have unveiled their centrepiece for the 21st-century evening sale: Jean-Michel… Read More
15 April 2024
Sale of Michelangelo Drawing Divides Scholars Opinions
The possible sale of a drawing believed to be a work by Michelangelo that once adorned a kitchen wall in… Read More
9 April 2024
Inflated? Lucio Fontana Yellow Concetto Spaziale’s $20m-$30m Estimate At Sotheby’s
Lucio Fontana’s Concetto spaziale, La fine di Dio (1964), goes under the hammer at Sotheby’s 15th May. The work has… Read More
8 April 2024
Art Basel Hong Kong 2024: What Sold And What The Dealers Had To Say
Art Basel Hong Kong 2024 has wrapped up its latest edition, leaving a trail of significant sales and a vibrant… Read More
30 March 2024
Francis Bacon: Portrait of Lover And Muse George Dyer Auctioned
Francis Bacon’s monumental single portrait of George Dyer, his celebrated muse and lover, marks a significant moment in the annals… Read More
24 March 2024
Belgian Dealers Face 21% Value Added Tax On Works Of Art
Belgium’s vibrant art scene faces a significant threat as the Ministry of Finance proposes a drastic increase in VAT rates… Read More
18 March 2024