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Greuze and His Beautiful Heads
The order of values was respected, with the goddess Diana towering over the pretty nymph Callisto. Jean-Baptiste Greuze (1725-1805), Diane, 1761, oil on canvas, 46.5 x 38.5 cm/18.30 x 15.15 in.Result: €520,000 Jean-Baptiste Greuze certainly wasn't expected in this field. Nevertheless, the painter whose work reflects a certain return to morality has given his…
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Salome and the Head of St. John the Baptist, a Biblical Work by George Frederic Watts in Homage to Titian
The Victorian painter's canvas conveys a moralizing message, while paying homage to his teacher Titian. George Frederic Watts (1817-1904), The Daughter of Herodias, oil on canvas, 120 x 76.5 cm/47.24 x 30.11 in.Estimate: €150,000/200,000 There is no overt provocation in Salomé's demeanor. Seated, a vague air of defiance in her frontal gaze,…
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A Painting by Dutch Caravaggist Hendrick Ter Brugghen Makes its Debut at Auction
The recently-discovered work by this Dutch painter forms a magnificent trio with his paintings on the same subject in Berlin and Madrid. Hendrick Ter Brugghen (1588-1629), Esau Selling His Birthright, canvas, 123 x 162 cm/48.4 x 63.8 in.Estimate: €200,000/250,000 Art history is a long series of coincidences. This painting, which came from…
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Historian Michel Pastoureau Presents His New Book on the Color Pink
For nearly 40 years, the medievalist has been tracing the history of colors, from blue to yellow, green and red. After treating bold hues, he is now launching a new cycle focused on intermediate tones, starting with pink. © Bénédicte Roscot A half-color, as you call it, pink – already…
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A Harriet Backer Retrospective at the Musée d'Orsay
The Musée d'Orsay is proud to be the first non-Scandinavian institution to honor Harriet Backer, the Norwegian painter who created a modern synthesis of pleinairism and interior scenes. Curators Leïla Jarbouai and Estelle Bégué have selected seventy-four major works, almost… Harriet Backer (1845-1932), Intérieur bleu (Blue Interior), 1883, oil on canvas, 84 x…
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Six Generations of Coustous, a Family of Sculptors
An exceptional, astonishing collection traces the history of a family that gave France some of its finest marble treasures. Attributed to Jean Baptiste Santerre (1651-1717), Portrait of Nicolas Coustou (1658-1733), oil on canvas, 97 x 74 cm/38.18 x 29.13 in.Estimate: €12,000/15,000 Surprisingly, the collection has just a few sculptures, and they are painted. The…
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500 Gallery Surveys 20th-Century Art Movements in Upcoming August Sale
During the 20th century, art in Europe and the United States experienced a period of intense metamorphosis. Artists increasingly turned from the soft brushstrokes of Impressionism and the ornate details of Art Nouveau to more abstract, experimental styles. The period gave rise to dozens of distinct 20th-century art movements, many…
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Basque Country Painting: When North Meets South
On July 29, the Carrère & Laborie Auction House is presenting its annual event devoted to artists from the Basque Country. It will give art lovers a chance to discover artists from the southern part of the country, less well known in the French market Pedro Ribera (1867-1949), Un dimanche d'été à Ascain…
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The Journey of a Contemporary Collection from Abstract to Figurative Art
In twelve works, the collection that a couple began in 1980 proves that abstract and figurative art are not mutually exclusive. Victor Vasarely (1906-1997), Bi-Syrom, 1956/76, acrylic on canvas, 71 x 108 cm/27.95 x 42.51 in (detail).Estimate: €80,000/120,000 Dialogue keeps a collection alive, dynamic and coherent. A look at Dr. Jean-Charles C. and his wife…
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To Infinity and Beyond: FREEMAN'S | Hindman's June 7, 2024 Fine Books and Manuscripts Sale Results
FREEMAN'S | Hindman's June 7, 2024 377-lot Fine Books and Manuscripts, including Worlds of Tomorrow, and Americana Sale was a first for the newly merged auction houses in many ways. It also produced some eye-catching and record-setting results. Auction Daily spoke with Christopher Brink, Senior Specialist, and Gretchen Hause, SVP,…
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Picasso etching, Chiparus bronze, American portraiture among highlights of Quinn’s June 7 Fine & Decorative Arts Auction
Jewelry category includes exquisite 18K white gold ruby and diamond necklace and earring suite FALLS CHURCH, Va. – A signed etching by Pablo Picasso from 1933 titled Marie-Therese Kneeling, Studying a Sculpted Group, a bronze sculpture of a woman with two dogs by Demetre Chiparus, and a pleasing selection of…
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Retablos: The Art Of Devotion Goes Up For Bid On February 24 At Turner Auctions + Appraisals
Online Auction Features Over 230 Lots from Mexico and South America Retablo on Copper, Ecstasy of St. Teresa. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA, February 8, 2024 – Turner Auctions + Appraisals is pleased to present Retablos: The Art of Devotion on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Offering over 230 lots from a…
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Case Auctions Features Fine Art by Prominent Louisiana Artists of the Past and Present
The first day of Case Auctions’ winter sale of fine art, antiques, and jewelry, scheduled for late January, particularly features notable works of fine art by Louisiana artists of the past and present. This includes iconic “Blue Dog” works by George Rodrigue, as well as folk art works by Andrew…
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Case Auctions Presents George Rodrigue’s Acrylic Artwork, Limestone Figure by William Edmondson, and More
The upcoming Winter 2024 - Day 1: Fine Art, Antiques, and Jewelry sale from Case Auctions features more than 600 lots of rare antiques, fine art, and jewelry. The auction will start at 9:00 AM EST on January 27, 2024. An acrylic on canvas painting titled A Louisiana Sunday Morning by…
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Discover the New Musée des Beaux-Arts in Draguignan
After many years of renovation work, the Musée des Beaux-Arts in the former Var prefecture has reopened, showcasing the museum's collections, presented in a scenography that makes the most of its architectural heritage. Half ceremonial armor owned by François de Montmorency (1530-1579), 16th century, damascened gilded ferrous alloy. © RMN - Grand Palais - Mathieu Rabeau After five…
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Odilon Redon’s Flowers Fetch a Million
A bouquet invited us to take a deep breath of country air and remember that the French painter's art was rooted in nature. Odilon Redon (1840-1916), Vase de fleurs des champs (Vase with Wildflowers), circa 1900-1905, pastel on paper, 81.5 x 60 cm/32.08 x 23.62 in. Result: €1,096,000 It was already 2011, and…
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Korovin on the Okhotino Terrace with His Friend Suvorov
The rediscovery of this painting from the Russian Impressionist's most prized period is a major event in our understanding of his work. Konstantin Alexeyevich Korovin, or Constantin Korovin (1861-1939), Portrait of Piotr Ivanovitch Suvorov, 1918, oil on canvas, signed, dated and localized lower right in Cyrillic "Konst. Korovin 1918 / Okhotino", 65 x…
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Seoul Auction and K Auction Offer Notable Artworks in Last Sales of 2023
Works by Kim Whan-ki from his New York period, as well as works by monochromatic master Park Seo-bo, who recently passed away, will find a new owner during Seoul Auction’s last sale of 2023. Seoul Auction will hold an event on December 19, 2023 at Gangnam Center in Seoul with…
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A Landscape of Light by Joseph Sima
Known as a member of the Grand Jeu Group, Joseph Sima (1891-1971) sought a form of unity in representation in all of his work. A prime example of his landscapes of light, Ombres portées I (Cast Shadows I), is by an artist at the height of his powers. Joseph Sima (1891-1971), Ombres portées I (Cast Shadows I),…
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2023 Third Quarter Report: The Global Art Market Is in a Recession
Collectors are increasingly cautious about purchasing art, and the art market has officially entered a recession, according to an analysis. According to the "Art Market Report, 3Q 2023" released by Korea Art Authentication & Application Inc. (KAAAI), the total sale of Hong Kong auctions conducted by Sotheby's and Phillips from…
