Various pieces of early and seldom-seen jewelry by master jewelry designer Georg Jensen changed hands at auction June 9-11, through Rago Arts & Auction Center.
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Antique Trader producing fine art appraisal directory
Antique Trader is working on a handy directory and guide to assist anyone with an interest in fine art, or has come across a piece of art and wondered about its past and potential value. In addition to expert insight about those questions, the Antique Trader Fine Art Directory and Guide will contain direct...
Warhol ‘Endangered Species’ sets record, selling for $725K
Andy Warhol's 'Endangered Species' artwork topped $725K to lead all lots in Heritage Auctions' $3.8M Modern & Contemporary Art Auction, Oct. 28. The auction, which featured just 21 lots, marked the debut of Heritage's Modern & Contemporary Art offerings.
Behind the Spine: Balloon Dog inflates contemporary art values
In the latest installment of the Behind the Spine column, Paul Kennedy talks with Noah Fleisher, editor of Warman’s Antiques & Collectibles 2015 and public relations director of Heritage Auctions, about the record-setting sale of a single stainless steel sculpture and its impact on the contemporary art market.
Study for Rockwell’s ‘How Goes the War on Poverty’ may command $200,000
A three-auction event set for Dec. 10-11 at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers will bring before bidders American and European and Contemporary art, including a 1965 study for a Norman Rockwell painting, that was reproduced on the cover of Look magazine and accompanied an article on Lyndon B. Johnson's legislation program to address high poverty in...
Eclectic mix of fine and decorative art headlining Oct. 10-12 sale
Several pieces of Southern Contemporary and British Post-War art amassed by a respected New Orleans collector headed to market Oct. 10-12.
Cakebread Designer Auction gaining fans in the Big Easy
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.
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.
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.
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,”...