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Showing posts with label Sothebys. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sothebys. Show all posts

Thursday, November 12, 2020

The Spirit Of The Rose

The Spirit of the Rose, a 14.83 carat fancy vivid purple pink diamond has set a world auction record price for a diamond with this rare color combination, fetching more than US$26.6 million.


Useful link: https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2020/the-spirit-of-the-rose

Friday, August 07, 2020

François-Xavier Lalanne—Singe II And Singe I

At Sotheby's 'Important Design' auction, two pieces by Francois-Xavier Lalanne----Singe II and Singe I-----realized $4 million and $3 million respectively, well above their estimate of between $400000 and $600000 a piece. The pandemic may have slowed the luxury market, but the design auction circuit seems more lively than ever-----particularly if you are looking to sell a pair of bronze monkey sculptures. Take a look.

Useful link:
https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2020/important-design-2/francois-xavier-lalanne-singe-i

Thursday, July 30, 2020

Rembrandt Self-portrait Sells For Record $18.7 Million

A self-portrait by Rembrandt has been sold for US$18.7 million at a virtual auction at Sotheby's, a record price for a self-portrait by the Dutch master. Take a look.


Useful link:
https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2020/evening-sale-london/rembrandt-harmensz-van-rijn-self-portrait-of-the?locale=en

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

The Harry Garner Reticulated Vase

A long forgotten Chinese vase once sold at auction for just US$56 went under the hammer at the Sotheby's Hong Kong auction for US$9 million after being discovered in an elderly woman's country home. Described by Sotheby's as a lost masterpiece, the rare 18th century artifact spent the last 50 years in a remote house in central Europe surrounded by the owner's pet cats and dogs. Take a look.


Useful links:
https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/qianlong-vase-sothebys
https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/2020/the-harry-garner-reticulated-vase-hk0940.

Saturday, July 11, 2020

The Chinese Matisse

Paintings by Sanyu, hailed as the Chinese Matisse has sold for over US$33.3 million at the Sothebys auction this week, confirming his status as one of the most sought after names in the lucrative Asian art market.


Useful links:
https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/sanyu-hong-kong-auction
https://www.sothebys.com
https://www.christies.com

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

A New Generation Of Art Collectors

It's hard to sell art to people who don't know much about it. Part of the appeal of collecting is participating in an enthusiastic community and developing a vocabulary for thinking and talking about visual art. The well-known auction houses are doing the right thing with unique collaborations with experts in different domains.


Useful links:
https://www.sothebys.com
https://www.christies.com
https://www.phillips.com
https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/young-art-collectors-artsy/index.html