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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…
Exhibitions
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…
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Extremely Rare Paintings by Pietro Lorenzetti on Sale in Paris
The Cabinet Turquin ends the year on a beautiful note with the sale of two extremely rare, enigmatic Sienese School paintings by Pietro Lorenzetti that will fuel passionate debates among specialists. Pietro Lorenzetti (active in Siena from 1306 to 1345), Saint Sylvester, tempera paint and gold ground on wood panel, modern gilded…
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Christopher Rothko, Curator of the Louis Vuitton Foundation Rothko Show in Paris
The Rothko Chapel Chairman of the Board of Directors, curator of the Louis Vuitton Foundation retrospective and author of Mark Rothko, from the Inside Out has been promoting his father’s work for over 30 years. © Rebecca Barr, Tu Square Studio What was your role in the Rothko retrospective?As co-curator, I preselected a list of…
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Tutankhamun Lamp: Alberto Giacometti in the Light of Egypt
A few days after the remarkable sale of several pieces created by Alberto Giacometti for Jean-Michel Frank, another version of the Egyptian lamp, this time painted black, could be a further major event. Alberto Giacometti (1901-1966), Egyptian “Tutankhamun” lamp, model created in 1933, black-painted plaster. Estimate: €200,000/€300,000 Alberto Giacometti Estate/Adagp, Paris, 2023 The Alberto Giacometti Database lists only…
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Art and entertainment luminaries join design innovators in a star-studded lineup at Blackwell Auctions’ Dec. 9 Iconic Sale
Featured: Unique test photos for Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ LP with copyright; John Wayne’s personal proof copy of ‘The Green Berets,’ Nakashima chairs, Patek Philippe & Rolex watches CLEARWATER, Fla. – Important paintings and prints, luxury timepieces, fine antiques, and fresh-to-market celebrity memorabilia await bidders at Blackwell Auctions’ December 9 “Iconic…
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November Auction Highlights: Picasso Portrait Appears at a Korean Auction for the First Time
A portrait painted by Pablo Picasso will be auctioned in Korea for the first time this November. It is expected to sell for around USD 2.32 million. Market watchers are paying special attention to the upcoming sale, especially since Picasso's Femme a la montre (1932) sold for $139.3 million at…
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Triton Collection, a 20th-Century Showcase
A major art market event at the end of the year, the dispersal of masterpieces from the renowned Triton Foundation Collection offers major examples of Impressionist, Modern and Pre-War art. Fernand Léger (1881-1955), Le 14 Juillet (recto). Fumée sur les toits (verso), c. 1912-1913, oil on canvas, 61 x 45,7 cm. Estimation : 15/20 M$ Thirty works, so many major…
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Best in Show: Results From Bonhams' Dog Sale in November 2023
On November 8, 2023, Bonhams of Edinburgh, Scotland presented its 251-lot The Dog Sale. This canine-themed event featured a full spectrum of fine and decorative art, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, and other category-spanning treasure celebrating the timeless bond between dogs and humans. Here are five sale highlights from Bonhams’ dog sale…
