Christie’s Announces Back Door Premium Hike In All Bands

Christie’s quietly announced last week that it will be increasing its buyer’s premium by 5% on the first £75,000. This raises the threshold on the middle market which was previously charging this figure on the first £50,000. They have also tweaked the premium on other...

Banksy Mural Sale Halted In Miami Auction Drama

A Banksy mural, titled Slave Labour, that was hacked from a wall in Wood Green London, last week has been withdrawn from sale in a Miami auction. The artwork was estimated to sell for at least $500,000, when it went under the hammer on Saturday afternoon. In an 11th...
Nicola Lees Appointed Curator of Frieze Foundation 2013

Nicola Lees Appointed Curator of Frieze Foundation 2013

Nicola Lees has been appointed the new Curator of Frieze Foundation, responsible for the unique programme of artist commissions, which takes place annually at Frieze London. Lees will also take up a position on the judging panel of the Emdash Award 2013, giving an...