Art Market
Two Egon Schiele Works Restituted to Holocaust Victim Heirs Set for Auction
In a significant development, two artworks by Egon Schiele restituted to the heirs of Austrian Jewish cabaret performer Fritz Grünbaum, are slated...
The Top Ten Most Expensive Paintings Sold At Auction In 2023
In a display of artistic and financial might, 2023 proved a landmark year for the art market as masterpieces fetched astronomical prices on the...
Christie’s And Sotheby’s Release 2023 Sales Reports
Global auction giants Christie's and Sotheby's reported a combined decrease of over 13%, with total sales reaching $14.2 billion in 2023 compared to...
Christie’s Downturn: Auction House Bites The Bullet With £2.2b Sales Drop
In Christie's year-end review, CEO Guillaume Cerutti characterised 2023 as a "paradoxical year," acknowledging challenges like the art market...
Rediscovered Rembrandt Fetches Nearly $14 Million at Sotheby’s Auction
In a dramatic turn of events, a Rembrandt painting titled "The Adoration of The Kings" (ca. 1628), once thought lost, resurfaced at a Christie's...
Art Basel Miami Beach 2023 Final Report – What The Dealers Said
Art Basel once again has departed the auditorium and the shores of Miami Beach, culminating in an exulting 2023 edition that solidified its status...
Arts In the UK Generate £140 billion In Revenue Reveals DCMS
People across the United Kingdom are deeply connected to the arts, as evidenced by the findings of a 2023 survey conducted by DCMS. An impressive 91...
UK Art Market Remains Buoyant Supporting 50,000 Jobs and Businesses
In the opaque, often murky global art market, the United Kingdom stands determined to hold on as a pivotal hub. Its impact reverberates across...
Julie Mehretu Breaks Auction Record for African-Born Artist at Sotheby’s
Julie Mehretu, the Ethiopian-born-American artist, has secured her place in history by setting a new auction record for an African-born artist. Her...
Henry Moore Drawing Discovered In Charity Shop Auctioned
Update: DECEMBER 2023 - Forum Auctions has sold a newly discovered artwork by British sculptor and painter, Henry Moore (1898-1986). The work, which...
Rare Egon Schiele Drawing Turns Up At Chiswick Auctions
Art dealers speculating in the 'highly controlled' London secondary art market are wondering how on earth an original drawing by the renowned...
Christie’s And Sotheby’s: Roundup For NY’s Autumn Art Auctions
Sotheby's New York witnessed a commendable result at their 'Now' sale on November 15. The lots amassed a substantial and healthy $305.7 million...