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the base and cover with chased strapwork and fruit, the cover surmounted by the figure of Judith holding the head of Holofernes, the interior with a hinged, pierced lid covering the bottom half of the cup, inset with a 1768 Nuremburg thaler.
Standout Art Auctions to Watch Fall 2022
This fall promises a plethora of timely and compelling auctions. Engaging standouts range from Blazing a Trail: Modern British Women, a sale exclusively dedicated to Contemporary female artists, to…
Malick Sidibe (1935-2016), Un yéyé en position. Estimated at $4,000 - 6,000. Courtesy Bonhams.
Bonhams Auction to Highlight Art from Africa & the Diaspora
On July 27 in New York, Bonhams auction of Modern & Contemporary Art & Photography from Africa and the Diaspora will feature a large selection of exceptional photography including a striking…
Andy Warhol, Marilyn, 1967. Sheet measures 36 x 36 in. Published by Factory Additions, New York, printed by Aetna Silkscreen Products, Inc., New York. Estimated: $200,000-250,000.
Andy Warhol Marilyn Portrait Makes History with $195 Million Sale
Two of Andy Warhol’s iconic Marilyn Monroe portraits are scheduled to go up for auction this May at two different, leading auction houses—Christie’s and Bonhams. Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of…
Marc Chagall (French, 1887-1985), Devant la Fenêtre à Sils, circa 1960-68. 19 3/4 x 18 1/2 in. (50.2 x 47cm). Estimate: $250,000 - $400,000.
Coming to Auction: Freeman's La Belle Époque on Paper
Freeman’s May 11 auction brings an important collection of artworks from a private New York family to market. The sixteen lots offered—almost all works on paper—present buyers with remarkable fresh-…
Installation view of Benin Bronzes at the British Museum.
10 Famous Ownership Disputes Over Cultural Artifacts
The Parthenon Marbles and Greece’s quest for their restitution is perhaps one of the most famous instances of such a thing, with the marbles now becoming a part of two different and diametrically…
Christopher Blossom, Moonlit Rendezvous.
Art-Aficionado Tim Newton on How to Collect Art
Take a Peek at Tim Newton's Collection & Read on for Beginner’s Tips
Claude Monet, Le Grand Canal, 1908.
Monet's "Le Grand Canal" Will Visit Venice Prior to Auction
Prior to its special presentation in Venice, Le Grand Canal will embark on a global tour, stopping first in Taipei, where, on 27 March, it will be unveiled to the public for the first time in 25…
stack of books with pair of reading glasses on top
Art Books to Add to Your Reading List Spring 2022
As I edge out of almost-post-pandemic confusion and lethargy, three books have awakened my curiosity and steered it in very different directions, together navigating the treacherous shoals of the…
Collage of Punk It! NFTs up for auction at Sotheby's
Upcoming Sotheby's CryptoPunks Sale Already Breaks NFT Record
Carrying the landmark estimate of $20/30 million, the sale marks the highest valued estimate for an NFT or digital art ever offered at auction, and follows Sotheby’s record-breaking sale of…
Sandro Botticelli, The Man of Sorrows. Sold: $45,419,700.
Underwhelming Botticelli Sale Cues Reflection on State of Market
Although Sotheby’s sale of Sandro Botticelli’s The Man of Sorrows was proceeded by considerable hype and still managed to close with an impressive bid, the sale was not as grand, nor the painting as…
Still of plush smiling flower from the video The Hysteria of This Flower Explained | Behind The HYPE: Murakami’s Flowers
The Life & Art of Takashi Murakami
Although Takashi Murakami’s art typically appears happy and bright at first glance, the artist expertly wields cartoony symbols and fantastical imagery to make larger statements on topics such as…
Dating from 1710-1714 when Largillière was at the height of his powers and popularity, Portrait of Madame de Parabère or Portrait of a Lady as Pomona (estimate $1/1.5 million)
Restituted Largillière to Star in Sotheby’s Master Paintings Sale
Following the restitution of Nicolas de Largillière’s 18th century masterwork Madame de Parabère or Portrait of a Lady as Pomona by the Dresden State Art Collections to the heirs of the renowned…
Marc Chagall, Mégaclès reconnait sa Fille pendant le Festin, from Daphnis et Chloé, 1961. Lithograph printed on Arches wove paper, signed in pencil. Estimated: $20,000 - 27,000.
Stunning Collection of Chagall Prints leads Bonhams Upcoming Sale
The selection of 26 lithographic works by Chagall comes from a single private collection curated over the past two decades, and spans Chagall’s print-making career from the 1950s-80s, including his…
screenprint in colors, signed and dated in ball-point pen on the reverse, stamp-numbered 113/250,
Sotheby's Milan Presents an Eclectic Contemporary Art Sale
Sotheby's is delighted to present Contemporary Art, which brings together an eclectic selection of works by established masters alongside emerging artists, opening up a dialogue between different…
Alberto Giacometti, Le Nez, Conceived in 1947 (this version conceived in 1949 and cast in 1965).
The Macklowe Collection Sale Becomes Sotheby’s Most Valuable Ever
On November 15, Sotheby’s hosted the first of two stand-alone auctions of the Macklowe Collection. The results were historic. In total, the sale achieved a landmark $676.1 million, making it the most…