Art international and Art market and Auctions and Collecting art and International art and Modern Art and Photography Andy Warhol, Art, Auctions, David Hockney, New York, Photography, Polaroid, Sotheby's 10:21 am
The last curtain falls for Polaroid at Sotheby New York in June this year.
1200 Pictures of Ansel Adams and photographs of artists such as Chuck Close, Robert Rauschenberg, David Hockney, Robert Frank, Robert Mapplethorpe and Polaroid fan Andy Warhol will be on sale.
The entire collection contains about 10,000 photographs but so far no museum is interested in buying this collection and the sale is controversial. Some even say it’s illegal.
Source: www.sothebys.com
Art international and Art market and Auctions and Collecting art and International art and London and Modern Art and Works of Art Auction, Auction houses, Auctions, Christie's, New York, Sale, Yves Klein 10:20 am
Christie’s will be selling Yves Klein’s ‘ANT 93, Le Buffle’ (The Buffalo).
The painting by the French artist is offered for the first time at auction in New York, USA, on 11 May and is expected to fetch 10 million USD. Klein used females bodies as the paintbrush along with his distinctive ‘International Klein Blue’ colour, the artist’s patented pigment.
ANT 93, Le Buffle (“The Buffalo”) was executed in 1960-61 and is a monumental work from the last great series created by the artist before his untimely death by way of heart attack at the age of 34. Photographs of the artist in his flat in Paris in the early 1960s reveal ANT 93, Le Buffle (“The Buffalo”) hanging prominently on his sitting room wall; the artist with Martial Raysse). Additional examples from this small and rare group can be found at The Centre Pompidou, Paris and Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao.
The work is currently on display at Christie’s London.
Source: http://www.artdaily.org
Art Fair and Art international and Art market and Arts & Architecture and Collecting art and International art Art Fair, Collecting art, fair, International art, maastrich, TEFAF 7:05 pm
TEFAF Maastricht is the world’s leading Art and Antiques fair and will take place from 12-21 March 2010.
| From its modest beginning as The Pictura Fine Art Fair in 1975, to its current position as the world’s leading fine art fair, TEFAF Maastricht has always sought to lead the way and set the standards which others follow.
Apart from continually improving the breadth, quality and display of the items for sale, it has presented memorable exhibitions and made ground breaking initiatives in the way the fine art world does business. It pioneered the music and lecture programmes and has taken the initiative on issues as diverse as VAT and vetting procedures. The pre eminent position of TEFAF Maastricht today is, as you will see, a result of much hard work over many years. Source: http://www.tefaf.com |
Art Fair and Art market and Collecting art and London Affordable Art Fair, Art Fair, Collecting art, London 11:16 am
The Affordable Art Fair returns to Battersea Park on 11-14 March 2010, where 120 galleries offer a stunning array of contemporary art from just £50 up to £3,000.
This spring, AAF features an exciting line-up of special events. The Contemporary Art Society will run a series of informative talks about collecting art, whilst the AAF Education Programme – under the theme of ‘Park Life’ – is hosting plenty of hands-on, family-friendly activities, all of which are fun, enlightening and, best of all, free.
Wednesday 10 March Private View 5.30-9.30pm
Thursday 11 March 11.00am – 5.30pm
Drinks Reception 5.30 – 9.30pm
Friday 12 March 11.00am – 6.00pm
Saturday 13 March 11.00am – 6.00pm
Sunday 14 March 11.00am – 6.00pm
Book your tickets now to save money.
Advance ticket sales close on 8 March.
Charity Private View* £25 £25
Drinks Reception £20 £20
Adult weekday £10 £12
Adult weekend £12 £15
Concessions weekday £8 £10
Concessions weekend £10 £13
Children under 16 Free
*Buy tickets directly from the fair’s beneficiary. The Place2Be, in association with Quintessentially Foundation, is a school-based counselling service. Tickets are available from 020 7923 5521 and events@theplace2be.org.uk
Battersea Evolution
Battersea Park
London
SW11 4NJ
Art international and Art market and Auctions and Collecting art and International art and London and Works of Art Art Sale, Auction, Giacometti, Sotheby's 11:08 am
When I first heard about that sculpture and how much it has fetched on auction at Sotheby’s London last Wednesday I thought it to be a joke at first. £65m… that is a 65 with six(!) zeros… Well, that should help the bank to get back on track and kiss the economic crisis goodbye.
Here are some excerpts from recent reports:
The stupendous price of £65m fetched by Giacometti’s “L’Homme qui marche 1” (1961) at Sotheby’s on Wednesday was seen by dealers leaving the sale as signalling a dramatic turnaround in the fortunes of the art market. “The money was there, but nothing was available to buy, so the moment good things came back for sale they were going to perform incredibly well,” said Richard Nagy, who described the whole sale as evidence of “pent-up spending”. Financial Times
So big spenders are cutting back? Clearly not all of them. A sculpture of a grimly determined walking man by Alberto Giacometti tonight broke records by becoming the most expensive work of art ever sold at auction when it was bought for £65m. The price, achieved at Sotheby’s in London, was five times more than its estimate of £12m-18m, and beat the record set by Picasso’s Garçon à la Pipe in 2004. That sold in New York for $104,168,000. The Guardian
A life-sized bronze sculpture by Alberto Giacometti, the Swiss artist, has became the most expensive piece of art to ever sell at auction after it sold for more than £65million. The Telegraph
Whatever happens to the broader economy, there will always be super-wealthy individuals who look at the art world either as a passionate collector or a shrewd investor or both. There are institutions, some with state backing, in the market for rare works to fill museums and galleries that have sprouted up, particularly in the Middle East. And while Russian buying may have slowed, China and India have made up for it. Reuters
L’Homme qui marche 1, 1961
Art Fair and Art market and Collecting art and Modern Art Art, Art Dealer, Art Fair, Art market, Collecting art 4:32 pm
Royal Windsor Racecourse
Friday 13th – Sunday 15th November
It’s the fifth year for the Windsor Art Fair and it has established itself as one of the most prestigious arts events in the Thames Valley attracting exhibitors and visitors from all over the country.
Visitors can expect to see an inspiring range of artwork from over 100 exhibitors including original paintings, photography, drawings, limited edition prints, sculpture and glasswork.
The fair showcases contemporary and fine art at its best from both well established names and new talent all under one roof with prices ranging from £30 – £3000. New and experienced collectors can view and purchase work in an informal yet stimulating atmosphere with music, art workshops, a café and wine tasting over the 2 days.
A catalogue is available giving details about the exhibitors enabling buyers to contact artists after the event to commission or buy further work. The catalogue also highlights the many mediums on display at the fair, explaining the techniques.
Art lovers have the opportunity to buy directly from the artists, understand their inspiration and establish possible long-term relationships.
Venue
Royal Windsor Racecourse
Maidenhead Road
Windsor SL4 5JJ
Opening Times
Friday 13th November 6pm – 9pm (Private view – tickets £10 or by invitation)
Saturday 14th November 10am – 5pm
Sunday 15th November 10am – 5pm
Ticket Prices
Tickets are available on the door.
£6 per person
£4 for concessions
Children under 12 free.
Art fair catalogue £1.
Art Fair and Art international and Art market and Collecting art and International art Art Fair, Art market, Collecting art, Art, Art international, Art Dealer 12:32 pm
It’s the time of the year again: Art Fair time!
One of the forthcoming art fairs is the famous FRIEZE ART FAIR 2009 which will take place from the 15th to the 18th October. Tickets are available online or on the door.
I must admit that I am a little curious although I still think it it more a show run than a serious trade fair. It would be nice to see some new trends etc. but I will be in Italy on that particular weekend and will give that fair a miss.
Instead I might go and see the Affordable Art Fair this year. It will take place the week after and run from the 22nd to the 25th of October.
See you there… 
Art market and Collecting art and International art and Modern Art and Works of Art Art market, Art, artists, Art Dealer, Modern Art, 100artworks 6:07 pm
Ever wondered how some came into possession of very famous and valuable artworks?
Well, you would either need a lot of money to buy a work of art at one of the big auction houses or you have a feel for trends and upcoming artists and buy something of a young artist that you like and/or think might be the next big name in the art world.
But how do you know? You don’t, you just have to take the risk but it might be worth it.
There are many young talented artists out there and if you go online you will find thousands of websites… or you go to 100artworks and browse their collection. Go and see for yourself because I guarantee you that there is something for everyone.
100artworks is one of the UK’s top up and coming urban art galleries styling modern, contemporary, abstract prints and canvas artworks by a wide range of guerilla artists. Buy and browse graffiti, urban and street art in our online gallery. All of our artworks are either one of one originals or signed, numbered and limited edition.
Art international and Art market and Auctions and Collecting art and International art Sotheby's, Auctions, Sackler Collections, New York 10:41 am
Following up on yesterday’s post, there is more on sale of the famous Sackler Collections.
Sotheby’s New York is holding six auctions over the next five months containing several hundred objects from the Sackler Collections. Altogether Sotheby’s is hoping for a $15 mio. turnover. See their press release here.
Fine Chinese Furniture, Works of Art & Carpets
16 September 2009
Further dates:
Important English Furniture & Decorations
16 October 2009
Impressionist & Modern Art
4 & 5 November 2009
American Paintings, Drawings & Sculpture
3 December 2009
Antiquities
10 December 2009
Important European Terracotta & Bronze Sculpture
26 January 2010
source & images: www.sothebys.com
Art market and Auctions and Collecting art and International art Paris, Yves Saint-Laurent, Auction, Christie's, Design, Collection 3:01 pm
World record in auction results at Christies in Paris.
The auction house saw a total turnover of over 270 million GBP within it’s 3 days sale this week.
The private collection of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé was sold in a three days auction sale at Christies in Paris. The results were mind blowing and exceeded even Christies expectations. Many lots sold for more than twice their estimate. On the evening of the second day Christies published the following press-release:
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24 February 2009
YVES SAINT LAURENT & PIERRE BERGÉ
COLLECTION OF 20th CENTURY DECORATIVE ART AND DESIGN REALISES
€59.1 MILLION /£52.6 MILLION / $76.5 MILLION
WORLD RECORD FOR A COLLECTION OF 20th CENTURY DECORATIVE ARTS
WORLD RECORD FOR MOST EXPENSIVE WORK OF 20th CENTURY DECORATIVE ART AT AUCTION
Top lot: Eileen Gray’s ‘Dragons’ armchair, circa 1917-1919, sells for €21.9 million /£19.4 million / $28.3 million
Eileen Gray’s lacquered sideboard, 1915-1917 sells for €3.9 million / £3.5 million / $5.1 million
François-Xavier Lalanne’s YSL bar , sells for €2.7 million / £2.4 million / $3.5 million
Jean Dunand pair of lacquered and gilt metal vases, 1925, sells for €3 million / £2.7 million / $3.9 million
12 WORLD RECORDS FOR ARTISTS AT AUCTION 10 WORKS OF ART SELL ABOVE €1 MILLION
Paris – Tonight’s second evening sale at the Grand Palais saw the hammer go down on the highly anticipated 20th Century Decorative Arts section of the Collection of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé, offered by Christie’s in association with Pierre Bergé & Associates auctioneers. This meticulously selected group of Art Deco treasures, a sophisticated celebration of one of the most brilliant chapters in Parisian cultural life, realised a total of €59.1 million / £52.6 million / $76.5 million. The star lot of the evening was Eileen Gray’s ‘Dragons’ armchair, circa 1917-1919, which sold for €21.9 million / £19.4 million / $28.3 million, a world record for a work of 20th century decorative art at auction, and a world record for the artist at auction. 10 works of art sold for over €1 million (10 over £1 million and 10 over $1 million). The auction saw a total of 12 artist records established.
Philippe Garner, International Head and Sonja Ganne, European Director, 20th Century Decorative Art & Design said: “Tonight’s sale was a homage to the great personalities, designers, collectors and patrons who so marked their era in Paris in the 1920s and 1930s and, of course, to the pioneering vision of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé as collectors.”
Leading highlights of the sale included:
Other lots in the sale such as the curule stool of African inspiration, circa 1920-1925 by Pierre Legrain which sold for €457,000 / £406,730 / $591,312 (estimate: €400,000 – 600,000), a circular occasional table, designed by Armand Albert Rateau in 1919 which sold for €1.1 million / £1 million / $1.4 million (estimate: €600,000 – 800,000), and the crystal table lamp, circa 1926 by Jean-Michel Frank, which sold for €193,000 / £171,770/ $249,723 (estimate: €80,000 – 120,000) reflect the uncommon blend of instinctive passion and deep connoisseurship that the collectors applied at every level in their unerring search for refinement and elegance.
ARTIST RECORDS:
Lot 278 Ernest Boiceau Tapis aux perruches et perroquets, vers 1920 Estimate: €150,000-200,000 Sold for € 601,000 WORLD RECORD FOR ARTIST AT AUCTIONThe Sale of the Collection of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé
Grand Palais Avenue Winston Churchill, Paris
Wednesday 25 February 1pm Sculptures and Works of Art
Wednesday 25 February 7pm Asian Art, Ceramics, Furniture, Islamic Art and Antiquities
Images on request
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