An original 1969 watercolor painting by Alexander Calder, titled “Red and Blue Egg,” drew much bidder interest and exceeded presale expectations. Read More +
Original Calder painting swirls up to $114,000
American Fine Art
Rodrigue’s ‘Swamp Dogs #2’ fetches $11,992
It was a record-setting auction at New Orleans Auction Gallery during an April event which saw eight pieces draw world record prices. Read More +
Art Markets: Dark Arts – When nightmares inspire art
Mary Manion explores the micro-movement of artists tapping into the darkest regions of imagination, bringing nightmares to life in Dark Art creations. Read More +
Museum opens Winslow Homer studio
The place where noted artist Winslow Homer crafted his masterpieces is open to the public for a limited time this summer, thanks to the Portland Museum of Art. Read More +
Thiebaud’s ‘Candy Apples’ ripe for the picking
An impressive selection of fine art prints from the likes of Toulouse-Lautrec, Warhol and Lichtenstein’s are schedule to cross the block at Bonham’s April 30. Read More +
350+ ‘private reserve’ artworks heading to market
An impressive and rarely-available selection of fresh-to-market paintings direct from artists’ estates is headed to auction April 7 at Myer’s Fine Arts. Read More +
Single strand of pearls auctioned for $143,750
A single strand of graduated natural pearls with Tiffany & Co. 18-karat gold clasp and three European cut diamonds sold for $143,750 at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Read More +
Herman Miller dining chairs won for $1,440 in live, online auction
On Sunday, Feb. 10, Thomas Schwenke’s Woodbury Auction held its Mid-Century, Country & Decorative Arts Auction — despite the Blizzard of 2013. Read More +
New world auction record of $26,000 set for artist Howard Schleeter
Southwestern artist Howard Schleeter’s painting “Spur Line (Las Vegas, New Mexico-1938),” 24 inches by 30 inches, soared to $26,070 at auction — a world record for this artist. Read More +
Charleston artists holding court in N.C. antique auction
Asheville-based Brunk Auctions will hold its next live and online antique auction March 23, consisting of approximately 800 lots, including fine art, antiques, and decorative arts. Read More +