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Historical auction results show centuries-old demand for women artists

The Art Newspaper

Our exclusive analysis of auction records in Paris until 1850 reveals around 500 sales of works by women, and striking parallels to the art trade today

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

The Art Newspaper

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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The Wemyss Ware Buyer’s Guide: 5 Classic Pieces You Need in Your Collection

Invaluable

In 1994, Weymss Ware officially returned to its Scottish homeland, with artist Griselda Hill acquiring the trademark for her pottery in Ceres, Fife. The big figure sales haven’t faltered, with rare Wemyss pieces selling in excess of $2,000 at auction. Sold for £1,100 GBP via Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales (June 2023).

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Rare Stradivarius Violin Sells for Over $11 Million

WorthPoint

He is widely regarded as one of the best luthiers, or string instrument makers, in history. million in 2010 , the highest auction price for any instrument at that time. The auction record set by Molitor was soon surpassed, howeverthe Lady Blunt sold for $15.9 Beware of any sale claiming to be a true Stradivarius.

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