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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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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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The Art Newspaper
JUNE 6, 2025
The oil painting, which depicts two people performing the cakewalk—a dance that originated among enslaved African Americans in the 19th century—is last thought to have been exhibited in Berlin in 1923. The soldiers left the crate and painting behind, and the work remained in the same family ownership until its recent sale.
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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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The Art Newspaper
OCTOBER 14, 2024
The 1964 painting was a prominent feature in the artist’s recent travelling retrospective
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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.
The Art Newspaper
OCTOBER 22, 2024
The robotic brainchild of British gallerist Aidan Meller will make her auction debut on Halloween
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The Art Newspaper
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
What’s behind the troubles facing auction houses and galleries? Plus, Sasha Skochilenko recounts her experience of being arrested—and incarcerated—in Russia, and the story behind a 1937 Surrealist painting by Ernst
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The Art Newspaper
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Ria, Naked Portrait (2006-07) depicts an art handler who approached the artist, then in his 80s, to pose for the painting
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The Art Newspaper
DECEMBER 12, 2024
The deaccessioned works, to be offered at Christie's in New York, include 17 pieces by Dutch and Flemish artists from the 17th century
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The Art Newspaper
MAY 14, 2024
The sale's hammer total fell short of its estimate, but also represented an increase of 24% over the equivalent auction in 2023
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Auction Central News
AUGUST 22, 2024
Mary Blair Concept Painting for ‘It’s A Small World,’ $51,425 SHERMAN OAKS, CA — Van Eaton Galleries, an auction house known for selling top-quality items associated with Walt Disney Productions and the theme parks, on June 30 realized $42,500 ($51,425 with buyer’s premium) for an original gouache on board for It’s A Small World by […] The post (..)
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WorthPoint
JUNE 25, 2025
A rare and arresting painting of the Battle of Bunker Hill by Howard Pyle made a quiet but powerful impression at Freeman’s Hindman’s recent American art auction. The post Insights on Auction Sales: Howard Pyle Painting, Pokémon Cards appeared first on WorthPoint. WorthPoint—Discover.
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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.
The Art Newspaper
MARCH 11, 2025
The leading lot is a painting by Caros close friend and fellow artist Kenneth Noland
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WorthPoint
JUNE 16, 2025
17th-century painting by Dutch artist Frans Post. Image Source: Sotheby’s via Robb Report Last month, auction house Sotheby’s sold a painting from 17th-century Dutch painter Frans Post for $7.37 When the painting was discovered, it was “filthy, black, (and) dirty,” Wachter noted.
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Antique Collecting
APRIL 25, 2025
A painting valued at 80-100 and consigned to Surrey auction house John Nicholsons recent Fine Paintings auction fetched 14,000 when The post Colin McCahon painting sells for thousands appeared first on Antique Collecting.
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WorthPoint
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Emily Carr painting found at a barn sale. 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. The painting “stood out from everything else in the barn,” Treibitz said.
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WorthPoint
MAY 12, 2025
Fine European Art An early 17th-century painting of Saint Peter sold for $62,495.97 Dawsons , a distinguished British auction house, recently offered a selection of fine early European art, with the standout piece being a powerful early 17th-century painting of Saint Peter , attributed to the school of Jusepe de Ribera.
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Art Appraisal Resources
JANUARY 19, 2024
Local Auction Houses, Galleries and Museums Contact local auction houses, galleries, or museums. Different appraisers may have expertise in specific types of art, such as paintings, sculptures, or antiques. Specialization Matters Consider the specialization of the appraiser.
Invaluable
APRIL 3, 2024
From delicate porcelains , intricately carved jades , and serene ink landscape paintings to regal robes , brazen stone lions , and fantastic dragons , these artworks are imbued with historical traditions and motifs from as early as 10,000 B.C. “As Sold for ¥1,500,000 JPY via Tomikai Auction (Oct 2023).
WorthPoint
JUNE 12, 2025
Worth Every Penny This 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 454 convertible sold for $47,200 at Vogt Auctions. Vogt Auctions of South Texas roared to life with the sale of a stunning and fearsome 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 454 convertible , which brought in $47,200. The sale also included X-Men #4, graded at 4.5,
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International Society of Appraisers
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
These trends are observed clearly in magazine displays, social media posts, and Pinterest, followed by changes in the direction of retail and auction house sales. Items such as folk art, unique and creative paintings, hand-blown Venetian glass, delft style ceramic tiles, handmade vases, and quilts are splashed throughout interiors.
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Reagan Upshaw Fine Art
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Paintings from that era by white artists that include persons of color as subjects are also in high demand, but the people depicted have to be shown as individuals, not as “types.” The consortium paid $1,175 for the painting. After cleaning and much research, it was announced that the painting was an original work by Leonardo.
Appraisal Group USA
DECEMBER 17, 2022
Placing an oil painting or antiques with the right buyer – whether with a private collector or an auction house – takes leg work. This was true of the Louisiana Bayou painting by William Buch we placed a few seasons ago for the sum of $300,000. The painting, circa 1920s, is a 23 x 20 inch oil on canvas.
Antique Appraisers Auctioneers
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Other factors that influence the value include condition, size, and materials (for example, oil paintings are often more valuable than watercolours). When dealing with online auctions, be cautious because they may not always guarantee the same level of authenticity and provenance verification as traditional physical auction houses.
Antique Collecting
APRIL 22, 2025
A dedicated sale showcasing the best of East Anglian art will take place at Colchester auction house Reeman Dansie this The post East Anglian art in the spotlight appeared first on Antique Collecting.
Antique Appraisers Auctioneers
APRIL 6, 2024
Whether through prestigious auction houses or direct transactions with passionate collectors, there is a continuous eagerness for these timeless treasures to come to light. The appeal of antique objects remains strong in the modern era, with a growing demand among collectors and enthusiasts.
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WorthPoint
JULY 3, 2025
This is the power of “The Auction House to the Stars”—where memories of a beloved icon become priceless to the generation they helped shape. To close out an eventful day, the oddity—and deal—of the day was a striking set of three Karl Springer MCM freeform coffee tables sold by Abington Auction Gallery.
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WorthPoint
AUGUST 21, 2024
Fresh off its acquisition by eBay as part of a larger deal with Collectors, Goldin Auctions remains a leading collectibles auction house and home to many record sales, including several in its recent Goldin 100 auction in August. WorthPoint Industry Partner Goldin recently sold the toy for $1.34
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Antique Collecting
JUNE 18, 2025
The collection of renowned art dealer Richard Feigen will be offered by Berkshire auction house Dreweatts in their upcoming sale The post Richard Feigen collection at Dreweatts appeared first on Antique Collecting.
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Antique Collecting
JUNE 27, 2024
To mark the recent 150th anniversary of the birth of the Scottish Colourist JD Fergusson, the Edinburgh auction house Lyon The post JD Fergusson – A life in colour appeared first on Antique Collecting.
Art Appraisal Resources
AUGUST 3, 2023
Art Acquisitions Art collectors, museums, galleries, and private individuals interested in purchasing contemporary Paintings, Sculpture, Photography, or Fine Art Prints might seek an appraisal to ensure they make an informed investment. When Might You Need a Contemporary Art Appraisal?
Antique Collecting
DECEMBER 19, 2024
A Somerset auction house is hoping thatan interesting selection of pictures in their upcoming Fine Art Sale will attract the The post Private Dorset art collection leads sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.
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Invaluable
AUGUST 28, 2024
With this Chinese ceramic material, doll makers could finally create intricately painted faces, lifelike features, and beautifully constructed clothing. For example, dolls from the 1800’s to 1900’s have rooted or lifelike hair rather than painted hair, and their clothing is typically made of leather.
Artifactual History Appraisal
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Examples of retail replacement value are the price an art gallery asks for a painting in their inventory, the asking price of a table by a furniture designer, or the manufacturer listed price of a sterling silver serving item. That $400 is called the hammer price, referencing the tradition of the wooden gavel.
MIR Appraisal
MAY 14, 2021
By the end of the year, the two biggest auction houses, Christie's and Sotheby's reported decreases in total revenue of nearly 30% and more than 40%, respectively, compared to the previous year. 1974) Love is in the Air 2005 oil and spray paint on canvas 35 ⅜ by 36 ⅜ in. Estimate: Unpublished Sold: $93,105,000.00
Reagan Upshaw Fine Art
AUGUST 1, 2023
The art market follows this trend: paintings depicting Native Americans as ignorant, bloodthirsty savages are much harder to sell than they were 30 years ago, and their fair market value has consequently decreased. On the other hand, paintings that depict Native Americans in a sympathetic light have risen in fair market value.
WorthPoint
JULY 3, 2025
Often hand-carved and delicately painted, early 20th-century lures have become highly sought-after collectibles, with rare examples going for prices that nobody at the time could have ever imagined. The lure, featuring clear solid-glass eyes and an intricate paint design, was initially estimated to go for $10,000 to $20,000.
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WorthPoint
APRIL 1, 2024
Featuring a grazing cow, spring flowers, and blossoming trees, the painting highlights her knack for including multiple joyful subjects in her work without allowing any to be lost or overshadowed. The auction house sold it for a world-record price of CA$350,000 in 2022.
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Coronado Appraisal
APRIL 5, 2024
You need to find your painting, your artist, or the comparables for your type of art…such as, ‘School of French Impressionists’, or ‘the Drip School’, etc.? An appraisal needs to be presented to your buyer, or, especially, the consignment gallery, auction house…etc., that will help you Sell your Artwork.
ValuePros Appraisal Services
AUGUST 7, 2020
Some of these items are also found in many American homes, whether because they continue to fulfill a function or because they have become a part of the family history, some of them are historical objects acquired with antique dealers, auction houses and even galleries, and some of them are by living contemporary designers.
Drishti LLC Appraisers
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Consider for a moment the painting by Leonardo Da Vinci titled Salvator Mundi. Not only has the authenticity of the original been heavily scrutinized, there are 12 copies painted by Da Vinci’s students and variations created by other students and followers of Da Vinci.
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International Society of Appraisers
MARCH 14, 2025
high end, branded, celebrity provenance) is going to sell at a high-end international auction house like Christie’s. A collection of unbranded jewelry that has no celebrity provenance may sell at a local or regional auction house. For instance, Elizabeth Taylor’s jewelry (i.e.,
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