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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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'A statement in difficult times': Christie's opens new Hong Kong headquarters

The Art Newspaper

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The auction house will hold its first live evening sale in the new Zaha Hadid Architects-designed Henderson Building today

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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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Iconic Magritte Work Could Set a New Record at Christie’s

Artnet News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The auction house is selling a handful of key Surrealist works, including Magritte's famed streetscape. The post Iconic Magritte Work Could Set a New Record at Christie’s appeared first on Artnet News.

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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$35 Million Monet Will Lead Christie’s First Sale at New Asia HQ

Artnet News

AUGUST 22, 2024

Auction houses are continuing to bet on affluent Asian collectors' passion for Western art. The post $35 Million Monet Will Lead Christie’s First Sale at New Asia HQ appeared first on Artnet News.

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A Rare Copy of the U.S. Constitution Found in a Filing Cabinet Could Make Millions at Auction

Artnet News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The sky is the limit as far as bidding goes' said the auction house specialist. Constitution Found in a Filing Cabinet Could Make Millions at Auction appeared first on Artnet News. The post A Rare Copy of the U.S.

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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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This Infamous Sports Jersey Just Became the Most Valuable Sports Collectible Sold at Auction

Artnet News

AUGUST 26, 2024

"This is essentially the 'Mona Lisa'" the auction house specialist said of the famed jersey. The post This Infamous Sports Jersey Just Became the Most Valuable Sports Collectible Sold at Auction appeared first on Artnet News.

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Auction of the Late Curator Kasper König’s Private Collection Will Continue

Artnet News

AUGUST 14, 2024

The Cologne-based auction house Van Ham will continue its work with the family of esteemed Germany curator ahead of the sale in autumn. The post Auction of the Late Curator Kasper König’s Private Collection Will Continue appeared first on Artnet News.

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London’s National Gallery acquires major work by Lawrence Alma-Tadema for £2m

The Art Newspaper

AUGUST 15, 2024

The painting, purchased with the help of Christie’s auction house, is a prime example of the Victorian artist’s interest in antiquity

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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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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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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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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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Disgraced adviser Lisa Schiff's art holdings planned for auction at Phillips starting in November

The Art Newspaper

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Bankruptcy trustees have proposed selling hundreds of works through the auction house, with hopes to recover up to $2m

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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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The 10 Most Expensive Watches Ever Sold (& Why They’re So Significant)

Invaluable

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

31,200,000) Auction House: Christie’s (Only Watch) Year: 2019 In 2019, the Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A-010 set a staggering record at the Only Watch charity auction when it sold for $31 million, nearly double the previous record for the most expensive watch ever sold at auction. Prince Mohammed Tewfik A.

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Sotheby’s Eyes Job Cuts in London, Other Offices

Artnet News

MAY 30, 2024

The auction house's U.K. headquarters would reportedly be most affected in the layoffs that are being considered. The post Sotheby’s Eyes Job Cuts in London, Other Offices appeared first on Artnet News.

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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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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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Early 20th-century magic posters blew away estimates at Swann

Auction Central News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

NEW YORK — The August 7 Vintage Posters sale at Swann Galleries, a summer staple of the New York City auction house, was dominated by three large early 20th-century magic posters, each hammering for $22,000 ($28,600 with buyer’s premium). Issued by Stafford and Co.

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Arts and Crafts necklace to shine in sale

Antique Collecting

OCTOBER 4, 2024

A rare Arts & Crafts necklace, discovered on a jewellery valuation day by a Dorset auction house is set to The post Arts and Crafts necklace to shine in sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Great Discoveries: $50 Painting May Be Worth $100,000

WorthPoint

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Image Source: The Canadian Press/HO-Heffel Fine Art Auction House New York-based art dealer Allen Treibitz checked out a barn sale in the Hamptons a few months ago, according to The Canadian Press. Treibitz contacted Canada’s Heffel Fine Art Auction House to share his discovery and learn more about its value.

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New York’s Evening Auctions Will Be a Litmus Test for the Art Market. Here’s What to Watch For

Artnet News

MAY 10, 2024

Nearly $1 billion worth of art is set to go under the hammer next week during New York’s May evening auctions. Yet the mood around so-called “gigaweek” is somewhat subdued, the result of an ongoing market slump that has left sellers cautious—and auction houses nervous.

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These Tiny Fabergé Animal Carvings Made a Big Splash at Auction

Artnet News

MAY 31, 2024

auction house Elmwood's. The post These Tiny Fabergé Animal Carvings Made a Big Splash at Auction appeared first on Artnet News. The menagerie fetched a total of $2.5 million at U.K.

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Asia Auction House Rainmaker Evelyn Lin Joins Pace

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

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

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

As Biennale Budgets Shrink, Auction Houses Help Fill the Gap

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

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

Auction house record for Dame Laura Knight painting

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

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

Christie’s to acquire classic car auction house

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

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

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

Amid cutbacks, big art market players are still chasing growth

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

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

How To Sell Art At Auction

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

'A statement in difficult times': Christie's opens new Hong Kong headquarters

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

Iconic Magritte Work Could Set a New Record at Christie’s

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

$35 Million Monet Will Lead Christie’s First Sale at New Asia HQ

A Rare Copy of the U.S. Constitution Found in a Filing Cabinet Could Make Millions at Auction

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

This Infamous Sports Jersey Just Became the Most Valuable Sports Collectible Sold at Auction

Auction of the Late Curator Kasper König’s Private Collection Will Continue

London’s National Gallery acquires major work by Lawrence Alma-Tadema for £2m

Bonhams executive Alex Fortescue has died aged 55

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

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

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

Disgraced adviser Lisa Schiff's art holdings planned for auction at Phillips starting in November

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

The 10 Most Expensive Watches Ever Sold (& Why They’re So Significant)

Sotheby’s Eyes Job Cuts in London, Other Offices

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

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

Early 20th-century magic posters blew away estimates at Swann

Arts and Crafts necklace to shine in sale

Great Discoveries: $50 Painting May Be Worth $100,000

New York’s Evening Auctions Will Be a Litmus Test for the Art Market. Here’s What to Watch For

These Tiny Fabergé Animal Carvings Made a Big Splash at Auction

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