New Orleans Auction Galleries’ premiere of its new Cakebread Designer Auction series was met with great response, as designers and fans look toward the next session. Read More +
Tag Archives: contemporary art
Lucie Rie modern ‘stamp vase’ turns at $24,000
An exceptional modern vase, circa 1957, earned the top lot spot in a double-header auction May 17 at Cowan’s, which focused on modern and contemporary pieces. Read More +
Acclaimed art dealer joins Morphy Auctions as a special consultant
In his new position with Morphy’s, Orbe will oversee all fine art consignments, assessing and cataloging works for authenticity, attribution, condition and value. Additionally, he will manage all consignor and buyer relationships that pertain to fine art entrusted to Morphy’s. Read More +
Sun rises on Lichtenstein pair at Heritage; paintings may bring $600,000
Roy Lichtenstein’s 1964 ink and graphite on paper masterpiece, “Sunrise; Sunset,” is expected to realize more than $400,000 at Heritage Auctions Oct. 23, 2012. Sunrise; Sunset is doubly important because it represents the first time the Benday dot grew to an enormous proportion, which was then cropped to form the Sun in this work,” said Frank Hettig, director of Modern & Contemporary Art. Read More +
Tancredi oil on canvas leads Clars’ largest sale in 40 years
Clars Auction Gallery is celebrating the largest fine art and antiques sale in the firm’s 40 year history, following its May 19-20, 2012 fine art sale. “It was phenomenal to watch the bidding come in from around the world and energy on the sale room floor,” said Deric Torres, Clars’ director of decorative art and furnishings. An important abstract by Italian artist Parmeggiani Tancredi lead the sale at $225,950. Read More +
Bonhams expands Asian, contemporary art services to meet increasing demands
As the Asian market soars and contemporary artists become ever more collectible, Bonhams is developing these two key divisions to capitalize on the globalization of the antiques market. Here, Andrew Stramentov, Bonhams new director of contemporary art shares his advice for those seeking a haven for either their passion for art or their nest egg. Read More +
Weekly Asian art appraisal events scheduled in Calif.
The Asian Art department at Bonhams in San Francisco announces it will hold ongoing weekly Wednesday morning consignment events to meet consignment demands. Read More +