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Asia Auction House Rainmaker Evelyn Lin Joins Pace

Artnet News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Lin is the second senior auction house exec tapped by the mega gallery to lead its expansion in the region. The post Asia Auction House Rainmaker Evelyn Lin Joins Pace appeared first on Artnet News.

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Sale of Contested Roman Plate Sparks Debate Over Auction House Due Diligence

Artnet News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The post Sale of Contested Roman Plate Sparks Debate Over Auction House Due Diligence appeared first on Artnet News. Bonhams is facing calls to withdraw a Roman plate from an upcoming antiquities sale after a researcher has renewed claims that it was looted.

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As Biennale Budgets Shrink, Auction Houses Help Fill the Gap

Artnet News

APRIL 18, 2024

The post As Biennale Budgets Shrink, Auction Houses Help Fill the Gap appeared first on Artnet News. Christie's is supporting the British and Nigeria pavilions, while Sotheby's helped fund the U.S.

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Shoptalk: Art Dealer Paula Cooper Slams Auction Houses and Reveals Trade Secrets

Artnet News

AUGUST 29, 2024

Some artists are too young to be at auction,' she says in Part 2 of a wide-ranging interview. They're destroying these young kids by auctioning them.' The post Shoptalk: Art Dealer Paula Cooper Slams Auction Houses and Reveals Trade Secrets appeared first on Artnet News.

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A Colorado Auction House Rebuffs Mexico’s Pleas to Halt a Sale of Mayan Artifacts

Artnet News

APRIL 1, 2024

The post A Colorado Auction House Rebuffs Mexico’s Pleas to Halt a Sale of Mayan Artifacts appeared first on Artnet News. “There is nothing more immoral than put a price on the heritage of a nation,” said the country's culture minister.

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South African Auction House Strauss & Co Expands London Footprint With an Art Club

Artnet News

AUGUST 13, 2024

capital will be held to boost the exposure of African modern and contemporary art The post South African Auction House Strauss & Co Expands London Footprint With an Art Club appeared first on Artnet News. Regular in-person events in the U.K.

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The Big Three Auction Houses Have New Hong Kong HQs. Let the Competition Begin

Artnet News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The post The Big Three Auction Houses Have New Hong Kong HQs. Luxe exhibition spaces, big-ticket lots, a new retail concept, a handsome cafe: firms are pulling out all the stops to lure bidders. Let the Competition Begin appeared first on Artnet News.

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Former Auction House Rainmaker Rebecca Wei Launches New Art Advisory

Artnet News

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The post Former Auction House Rainmaker Rebecca Wei Launches New Art Advisory appeared first on Artnet News. The former Christie's exec has opened her own firm in Hong Kong in response to a shifting Asian market.

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Christie’s Acquires Classic-Car Auction House—and More Essential Art Industry News

Artnet News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Plus, the collection of the late curator Kasper König heads to auction. The post Christie’s Acquires Classic-Car Auction House—and More Essential Art Industry News appeared first on Artnet News.

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Christie’s to acquire classic car auction house

The Art Newspaper

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Gooding & Company was founded in 2003 by a former Christie’s director

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Auction Houses Lock in Estates for New York’s November Sales—and More Essential Art Industry News

Artnet News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The post Auction Houses Lock in Estates for New York’s November Sales—and More Essential Art Industry News appeared first on Artnet News. Plus, sales at the Armory Show and Frieze Seoul jumpstart a sluggish market.

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Christie's will become first global auction house to operate in Saudi Arabia

The Art Newspaper

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

With the announcement of Riyadh-based managing director Nour Kelani, the firm hopes to deepen ties with the Kingdom's collectors and ambitious cultural projects

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Phillips auction house executive chairman Ed Dolman resigns

The Art Newspaper

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Martin Wilson, the chairman of the British Art Market Federation (Bamf), is joining as chief executive and will oversee global operations

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How auction houses are embracing artificial intelligence—while human involvement is ‘still crucial’

The Art Newspaper

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

New services such as AI-enhanced translation are proving popular, even as human involvement remains crucial

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Comment | Popping the hood: what’s driving sales of luxury cars at auction houses

The Art Newspaper

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Christie's acquisition of Gooding & Company has renewed focus on collectible automobiles

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'A real leap of faith': Swiss auction house to offer works authenticated by AI

The Art Newspaper

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The move fuels the debate about whether artificial intelligence can replace the human eye and expertise in assessing a picture’s authorship

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Auction house record for Dame Laura Knight painting

Antique Collecting

JULY 31, 2024

A painting by one of the leading female artists of the 20th century has recently sold for a record £74,000 The post Auction house record for Dame Laura Knight painting appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Operators of New York auction house charged with illegal sales of ivory and rhino horn artefacts

The Art Newspaper

JUNE 17, 2024

The Manhattan District Attorney's Office has charged the owners of Merces Gallery with selling prohibited animal products online

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Auction houses expect this month's New York sales to bring in as much as $1.6bn

The Art Newspaper

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The most valuable lot of the week is a record-breaking Magritte with a third-party guarantee, but the most talked-about is a conceptual still life by Maurizio Cattelan

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Sotheby’s to lay off dozens of employees in UK with further cuts planned in other locations

The Art Newspaper

MAY 29, 2024

Auction house is in “consultation period” ahead of redundancies, sources say

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For these US auction houses, Antiques Roadshow-style appraisal days have been a wise investment

The Art Newspaper

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

“Every now and then you strike gold,” says the general manager of Bonhams Skinner

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Hackers claim responsibility for Christie's cyberattack and threaten to release client data

The Art Newspaper

MAY 28, 2024

The group RansomHub say they are behind the attack that took down the auction house's website earlier this month

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Christie's hit with class action lawsuit over exposure of clients' personal data in cyberattack

The Art Newspaper

JUNE 4, 2024

The complaint, filed on 3 June by a Dallas-based customer, is the latest problem for the auction house following a major cyberattack

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Amid cutbacks, big art market players are still chasing growth

The Art Newspaper

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Mega-dealers and auction houses are shrinking some areas while expanding others

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Magritte painting could bring more than $95m at Christie's marquee New York sales this autumn

The Art Newspaper

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

If it goes for the auction house's estimate, "L'empire des lumières" (1954), from the collection of late interior designer Mica Ertegun, would set an auction record for the Surrealist artist

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Bonhams executive Alex Fortescue has died aged 55

The Art Newspaper

MAY 21, 2024

His death was confirmed by Epiris, the private equity firm that owns the auction house

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Brooke Lampley leaves Sotheby’s to join Gagosian in latest high-profile auction departure

The Art Newspaper

MAY 23, 2024

The auction house's global chairman will leave at the end of the month

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Painting by the AI robot Ai-Da sells for more than $1m at Sotheby’s

The Art Newspaper

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

It’s a new record for a work of art created by a robot, the auction house says

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Sotheby’s to hold first ever commercial auction in Saudi Arabia in February

The Art Newspaper

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The auction house will hold the sale in the historic town of Diriyah, offering Modern and contemporary art as well as handbags, cars and sports memorabilia

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Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund to acquire minority stake in Sotheby's

The Art Newspaper

AUGUST 9, 2024

Patrick Drahi will remain auction house's majority shareholder in $1bn deal, as ADQ buys shares to "reduce leverage" and support "growth and innovation"

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Bonhams will move New York headquarters to historic site on Billionaires' Row

The Art Newspaper

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The auction house is expected to relocate its New York operation to 57th Street by the end of 2025

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How To Sell Art At Auction

Art Appraisal Resources

JANUARY 16, 2024

Auction houses are a viable option to sell your fine art collection if the conditions are right. Qualified appraisers and advisors can help determine if the auction market is the right choice to sell your fine art. When you are ready to sell your art through an auction house, there are some critical steps to consider.

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A.I. Art Sensation Botto Rings in Its Third Year With a Sotheby’s Sale

Artnet News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The autonomous artist, built by Mario Klingemann, is offering six works at the auction house. The post A.I. Art Sensation Botto Rings in Its Third Year With a Sotheby’s Sale appeared first on Artnet News.

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Nine-year-old’s exhibition opens at Christie’s

The Art Newspaper

MAY 20, 2024

The show by the aspiring artist is supported by the auction house and the charity Art of Wishes

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From ordinals to ownership: Christie's explores new frontiers of blockchain-based provenance

The Art Newspaper

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The auction house runs two auctions that place web3 increasingly at the heart of the traditional art market

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First A.I.-Authenticated Artwork Sells Big at Auction in ‘Pivotal Test Case’

Artnet News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Germann Auctions in Zurich was the first auction house to use A.I. Authenticated Artwork Sells Big at Auction in ‘Pivotal Test Case’ appeared first on Artnet News. authentication to certify artworks for sale in what they called a 'resounding success.' The post First A.I.-Authenticated

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Two-for-one: double-sided Van Dyck to be sold at Christie's

The Art Newspaper

OCTOBER 31, 2024

An Andalusian horse was last sold at the auction house in 2000, after which another landscape was discovered, hidden on the back

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Comment | Paris vs London debate is a 'non-troversy', says Christie's Guillaume Cerutti

The Art Newspaper

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Auction house chief executive argues that of greater concern is the decline of Europe's art market as America and Asia charge ahead

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Generous guarantees and a giant Warhol net a healthy $346.5m for Christie's Modern evening sale in New York

The Art Newspaper

MAY 17, 2024

The reassuring result was a marked increase from last year's equivalent auction—despite a cyberattack that has taken down the auction house's website

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Christie’s first half auction sales decline 22% year-on-year, to $2.1bn

The Art Newspaper

JULY 16, 2024

But consistent strength in its sell-through rate and Asia Pacific buyer base show the auction house's ‘resilience’ amid obstacles

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Lucian Freud's Ria leads Christie's Frieze week evening sale at £11.8m

The Art Newspaper

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Despite some tense moments and a difficult market, the event proved solid, 'affirming' the auction house's decision to scrap June sales

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The Year in Review: art market slump squeezes biggest players and Frieze for sale

The Art Newspaper

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The top end of the market failed to recover, while auction houses expanded in Hong Kong amid dramatic shifts in the city

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After the Christie’s cyberattack, who could be next?

The Art Newspaper

JUNE 11, 2024

A hack that caused huge disruption to the auction house is a wake-up call to galleries and art advisories of all sizes

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Christie’s Hit With a Class Action Lawsuit Weeks After Its Data Was Hacked

Artnet News

JUNE 4, 2024

The lawsuit is alleging the auction house failed to “properly secure and safeguard sensitive information of its customers.” The post Christie’s Hit With a Class Action Lawsuit Weeks After Its Data Was Hacked appeared first on Artnet News.

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Asia Auction House Rainmaker Evelyn Lin Joins Pace

Sale of Contested Roman Plate Sparks Debate Over Auction House Due Diligence

As Biennale Budgets Shrink, Auction Houses Help Fill the Gap

Shoptalk: Art Dealer Paula Cooper Slams Auction Houses and Reveals Trade Secrets

A Colorado Auction House Rebuffs Mexico’s Pleas to Halt a Sale of Mayan Artifacts

South African Auction House Strauss & Co Expands London Footprint With an Art Club

The Big Three Auction Houses Have New Hong Kong HQs. Let the Competition Begin

Former Auction House Rainmaker Rebecca Wei Launches New Art Advisory

Christie’s Acquires Classic-Car Auction House—and More Essential Art Industry News

Christie’s to acquire classic car auction house

Auction Houses Lock in Estates for New York’s November Sales—and More Essential Art Industry News

Christie's will become first global auction house to operate in Saudi Arabia

Phillips auction house executive chairman Ed Dolman resigns

How auction houses are embracing artificial intelligence—while human involvement is ‘still crucial’

Comment | Popping the hood: what’s driving sales of luxury cars at auction houses

'A real leap of faith': Swiss auction house to offer works authenticated by AI

Auction house record for Dame Laura Knight painting

Operators of New York auction house charged with illegal sales of ivory and rhino horn artefacts

Auction houses expect this month's New York sales to bring in as much as $1.6bn

Sotheby’s to lay off dozens of employees in UK with further cuts planned in other locations

For these US auction houses, Antiques Roadshow-style appraisal days have been a wise investment

Hackers claim responsibility for Christie's cyberattack and threaten to release client data

Christie's hit with class action lawsuit over exposure of clients' personal data in cyberattack

Amid cutbacks, big art market players are still chasing growth

Magritte painting could bring more than $95m at Christie's marquee New York sales this autumn

Bonhams executive Alex Fortescue has died aged 55

Brooke Lampley leaves Sotheby’s to join Gagosian in latest high-profile auction departure

Painting by the AI robot Ai-Da sells for more than $1m at Sotheby’s

Sotheby’s to hold first ever commercial auction in Saudi Arabia in February

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund to acquire minority stake in Sotheby's

Bonhams will move New York headquarters to historic site on Billionaires' Row

How To Sell Art At Auction

A.I. Art Sensation Botto Rings in Its Third Year With a Sotheby’s Sale

Nine-year-old’s exhibition opens at Christie’s

From ordinals to ownership: Christie's explores new frontiers of blockchain-based provenance

First A.I.-Authenticated Artwork Sells Big at Auction in ‘Pivotal Test Case’

Two-for-one: double-sided Van Dyck to be sold at Christie's

Comment | Paris vs London debate is a 'non-troversy', says Christie's Guillaume Cerutti

Generous guarantees and a giant Warhol net a healthy $346.5m for Christie's Modern evening sale in New York

Christie’s first half auction sales decline 22% year-on-year, to $2.1bn

Lucian Freud's Ria leads Christie's Frieze week evening sale at £11.8m

The Year in Review: art market slump squeezes biggest players and Frieze for sale

After the Christie’s cyberattack, who could be next?

Christie’s Hit With a Class Action Lawsuit Weeks After Its Data Was Hacked

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