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Christie's employees take bids for Leonardo da VinciÂs "Salvator Mundi" at Christie's New York November 15, 2017. A 500-year-old work of art depicting Jesus Christ, believed to be the work of Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci, sold in New York on Wednesday for $450.3 million setting a new art auction record, Christie's said. "Salvator Mundi," which the auction house dates back to around 1500, sold after 18 minutes of frenzied bidding in a historic sale, the star lot of the November art season in the US financial capital. TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP.
ABU DHABI (AFP).- "Salvator Mundi," a painting of Christ by Leonardo Da Vinci recently sold for a record $450 million, is heading to the Louvre Abu Dhabi in a coup for the bold new museum, it announced Wednesday. The Louvre Abu Dhabi, the first museum to bear the Louvre name outside France, has been billed as "the first universal museum in the Arab world" in a sign of the oil-rich emirate's global ambitions. "Da Vinci's Salvator Mundi is coming to #LouvreAbuDhabi," the museum said on Twitter in Arabic, English and French, displaying an image of the 500-year-old work. The announcement only partially resolves the mystery over the painting's sale last month in New York for $450.3 million, with auction house Christie's steadfastly declining to identify the buyer. "Congratulations," Christie's said in a tweeted reply to the Louvre Abu Dhabi. ... More |
| Frick makes its most significant painting purchase in nearly 30 years | | The Oriental rug market viewed as a pyramid | | A great night for British painting at Sotheby's London: Auction record for Joseph Wright of Derby | 
François-Pascal-Simon Gérard (17701837), Camillo Borghese, ca. 1810, oil on canvas, 83 7/7 x 54 ¾; The Frick Collection, New York.
NEW YORK, NY.- The Frick Collection announces its most important painting purchase since 1991 with the acquisition of François-Pascal-Simon Gérards full-length portrait of Prince Camillo Borghese, a notable art patron and the brother-in-law of Napoleon Bonaparte. Gérard (17701837) was one of the most significant French artists of the first half of the nineteenth century, and this stunning canvas will coalesce seamlessly with the museums holdings, which until now have not included his work. Chronologically, the painting sits between the museums French masterpieces by Boucher and Fragonard and later works by Ingres, Renoir, Monet, and Manet, while joining contemporaneous portraits by Chinard and David. It will, likewise, find good company in major works of portraiture by Bronzino, Rembrandt, Titian, ... More | | 
Serapi, Northwest Persian, 9' 4" x 11' 11" 3rd Quarter, 19th Century (Connoisseur-Caliber)
OAKLAND, CA.- Jan David Winitz, eminent rug expert and president/founder of Claremont Rug Company, has developed the Oriental Rug Market Pyramid () as an educational tool to support those interested in purchasing Oriental rugs to determine the value and importance of any handwoven Near Eastern rug. The Pyramid is a graphic tool and a guide to the intricacies of determining the level of artistry and originality of older Oriental rugs. It evaluates which carpets demonstrate collectible artistic qualities and would be considered in the investment category of precious tangible assets as well as which pieces are considered decorative or high decorative home furnishings, but not coveted by collectors and connoisseurs. Rankings in the six-level rug Pyramid are based on artistry, craftsmanship, quality of materials, condition, age and provenance. As the tiers descend, ... More | | 
Joseph Wright of Derby's An Academy by Lamplight, est. £2.5-3.5 million. Courtesy Sothebys.
LONDON.- Alex Bell, Worldwide Co-Chairman of Sothebys Old Master Paintings Department: It was a great night for British paintings. The fantastic result achieved by the Wright of Derby a picture that epitomises the Enlightenment in Britain - is a real testimony to its quality and importance. It was unusual to have so many early Italian, German and Netherlandish works in one sale and they were particularly well received. Their graphic quality and strong colours clearly appeal to todays aesthetic. There are some exciting dynamics at play in our market, with new buyers from across the geographical spectrum entering the field. · 82 % of lots sold (consistent with the strong sale-through rates achieved in July 2017 and Dec. 2016: 85.3 % and 83%) · Half of the lots sold above high estimates · 6 auction records (with 4 artists new to auction) · Fresh-to-the-market Works: Over half of the lots offered ... More |
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| Millon-Rivera auction house announces sale concentrating on Asian art and antiquities | | Art Miami opens art week with $4 million sale in first hour | | Smart-Guard, a new way to pack, ship and store fine art | 
A Sino-Tibetan 18th Qing dynasty semi-precious stone inlaid gilt bronze figure of Amitayus Buddha (lot 131, estimate 12,000-15,000).
NICE.- On December 7, 2017, Millon-Rivera auction house will hold their inaugural sale, concentrating on Asian art and antiquities at their new location in Nice, France. The recently developed branch is part of the larger conglomerate of Millon auction houses, located in Paris. The sale will feature over 253 selected lots. A few of the highlighted pieces include: An impressive twelve etchings albums of the Qianlong emperors Military Campain of Taiwan. These hetching were engraved from original paintings commissioned by imperial decret of Qianlong to four European artists installed in his court: Giuseppe CASTIGLIONE 1688-1766, Jean-Denis ATTIRET 1702-1768, Ignatius SICHELBARTH 1708-1780 et Damascène SALLUSTI. (lot 119, estimate 30,000-50,000) An exeptional Zitan Imperial Brush pot (lot 129, estimate is 40,000-60,000) with its pendant in the Palace Museum Collection in Beijing. A large Chi ... More | | 
Joe Namath at Art Miami. Photo: Dylan Rives. Getty Images for Art Miami.
MIAMI, FLA.- Miamis longest running contemporary art fair, Art Miami, kicked-off art week by celebrating the debut of its 28th edition alongside sister fair CONTEXT Art Miami with its strongest VIP Preview to date at their brand-new waterfront location on Tuesday, December 5th, 2017. Art Miami is renowned as one of the nations leading international contemporary and modern art fairs, and had crowds circling the block throughout the entirety of the preview to see works from more than 240 international galleries and 961 artists from 48 different countries and 126 cities. Art Miami LLC Executive Vice President and Director Nick Korniloff and his wife Pamela Cohen led a ceremonial ribbon cutting alongside city dignitaries including Commissioner Ken Russell, City of Miami, Deputy Police Chief Ronald Papier, City of Miami, and NFL Hall of Famer Joe Namath, Franklin Sirmans, Director of Pérez Art Museum Miami, and Patricia "Missy" Lawrence, ... More | | 
Smart-Guard is a sturdy, re-usable and economical fine art packing system that just hit the market.
PALM BEACH, FLA.- Fine art dealers and collectors who are tired of the worry and hassle of shipping their treasured pieces using bubble-wrap, packing tape and Styrofoam will be relieved to know theres a better, safer, cheaper (and greener) way. Smart-Guard is a sturdy, re-usable fine art packing system that just hit the market, having secured a patent and registered trademark. Users place their artwork between two protective panels, which are then secured using hook-and-loop closures around the perimeter. That is placed into an appropriately sized vacuum bag, into which a desiccant pouch is placed. The bag is sealed using a zipper pull, and air is removed from the Smart-Guard system using a vacuum pump (or vacuum cleaner). After that, just box and ship. To view a brief YouTube video clip about Smart-Guard, please visit https://youtu.be/Lv65Tr2Opzw. Smart-Guard is the brainchild of John Prayias, who invented the product quite by accident an ... More |
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| France grieves for 'king of rock' Johnny Hallyday, dead at 74 | | Newly discovered Veneziano is top lot at Bonhams Old Masters sale | | Blanton completes $23 million in fundraising tied to Ellsworth Kelly monument | 
This file photo taken on April 29, 2016 shows French singer Johnny Hallyday smiling as he speaks to journalists in the Le Meridien hotel in Noumea. Fred PAYET / AFP.
PARIS (AFP).- Johnny Hallyday, France's king of rock who has died aged 74 after a battle with lung cancer, was a leather-clad would-be Elvis who earned love and scorn over five decades spent belting out American rock 'n' roll. While he was never taken seriously abroad, Hallyday was by far the best-known rocker in France. Known simply as Johnny, Hallyday sold more than 110 million albums and headlined 50 major tours, the last this summer when he teamed up with veteran French rockers for the "Old Scoundrels" tour. Inspired by Elvis Presley, he broke from France's classic "chanson" tradition in the late 1950s, rocking like his US idols and summoning the rebellious spirit of James Dean with his quiffed hair and leathers. He drove his young fans wild, attracting 100,000 to a Paris square ... More | | 
Lorenzo Veneziano, Crucifixion sold for £1,688,750. Photo: Bonhams.
LONDON.- Lorenzo Venezianos newly discovered Crucifixion was the top lot at Bonhams Old Master Paintings sale today [Wednesday 6 December]. The ornate, tempera gold panel achieved £1,688,750 against an estimate of £400,000-600,000. In total, the sale made £3,571,500. Veneziano a pioneering figure of Venetian painting brought a natural vitality to his figurative painting at a time when a flat, Byzantine style dominated. Inspired by the Florentine painter Giotto, Veneziano expertly combined fine draughtsmanship with exquisite Venetian-style colouring. The work presents a remarkable and exciting addition to art historians knowledge of the Trecento period in Venetian painting. Other highlights from the sale are: Claude Joseph Vernets (Avignon 1714-1789 Paris) serene 18th century seascape Clair de Lune achieved £752,750 against an estimate of ... More | | 
Exterior rendering.
AUSTIN, TX.- The Blanton Museum of Art at The University of Texas at Austin has completed its $23 million campaign for the construction and fabrication of Ellsworth Kelly's Austin, a monumental, freestanding structure that will open to the public on February 18. This is a very important moment for the Blanton, our community, and for the arts in Austin, said Blanton Director Simone Wicha. We were able to realize this singular and monumental work of art for our communityand visitors from around the worldthanks to the donors who generously joined forces to help fund the creation of Ellsworth Kellys Austin. Passionate Longhorn alumni Jeanne and Mickey Klein, Judy and Charles Tate, and the Blanton family came together early in the project to provide visionary support. They were joined by David Booth and Suzanne Deal Booth of Austin, as well as UT alumni and Kelly collectors from coast to coast. After Ell ... More |
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| Sale of Books & Manuscripts totals $5.2 million at Christie's New York | | Blue diamonds and sapphires drive Sotheby's $54 million Sale of Magnificent Jewels in New York | | Hermann Historica's anniversary auction closes with excellent results | 
Albert Einsteins telescope, which sold for $432,500; setting a world auction record for any scientific object owned by Einstein offered at auction. © Christies Images Limited 2017.
NEW YORK, NY.- Christies New York various owner Books & Manuscripts sale realizes $5,218,500, with an additional sale to follow on December 7, 2017. The auction witnessed active participation across all sales channelsin-room, phone bidding, and online via Christies LIVE with global bidding from registrants across 26 countries and 5 continents. The top lots of the sale were Brigham Young's copy of the 1823 Stone-engraved Declaration of Independence, which sold for $432,500; and Albert Einsteins telescope, which sold for $432,500; setting a world auction record for any scientific object owned by Einstein offered at auction. Strong results were achieved for the dedicated single-owner selection titled The Yorktown Campaign and the Franco-American Alliance: The Papers of the Marquis de Chastellux, which was 100% sold, collectively totaling ... More | | 
The auction led by an exquisite 5.69-carat Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond ring which sold for $15.1 million. Courtesy Sothebys.
NEW YORK, NY.- Bidders clamored for something blue on Tuesday in Sothebys New York salesroom, where exceptional results for blue diamonds and sapphires helped drive the $54 million sale of Magnificent Jewels. Below is a look at the exceptional pieces that drove Tuesdays results. Gary Schuler, Chairman of Sothebys Jewelry Division, Americas commented: The market continues to show its strength in colored stones, with todays results driven by intense competition for important colored diamonds, sapphires and emeralds in particular. The remarkable family collection of sapphire jewels at the center of our auction demonstrated that when exceptional stones are married with the incredible design of historic houses like Van Cleef & Arpels and Harry Winston, you see true fireworks in the salesroom and the participation of private collectors, dealers and institutions from around the globe. Tuesdays sale o ... More | | 
An early officer's suit of armour, Nuremberg, circa 1540 in good condition. Sold for: 30,000 Euros. © Hermann Historica GmbH 2017.
MUNICH.- Approximately 6,800 collector's items from all specialist areas represented by the auction house antiquities, arms and armour, works of art, hunting antiques, orders and collectibles from all fields of history and military history came under the hammer over the nine days of the 75th Auction of Hermann Historica oHG. The wide range of high-quality, precious objects from numerous eras and from all over the world included three complete collections. All sections went on to achieve some remarkable final prices, with many of the top objects going to museums and public collections. Once again, several veritable rarities among the early bronze helmets and archaic swords were enthusiastically received. Among the outstanding examples forged with consummate blacksmith's workmanship was a Chalcidian helmet, probably customised by nomadic horsemen, dating from the 5th century B.C. The characteristic cheek ... More |
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 Rare Imperial work attributed to Mughal Emperor's great court artist soars to £ 42,000 at auctionSTANSTED MOUNTFITCHET .- A painting attributed to one of the greatest court artists of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan has soared to £42,000 at auction after being discovered in a private collection in Suffolk. Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers of Stansted Mountfitchet in Essex, who offered the c.1630-40 work in their December 5 Country House Sale with an estimate of £10,000-15,000, say there is a strong chance that the extremely fine watercolour, highlighted in gold, actually depicts Shah Jahan himself, along with his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, for whom he built the Taj Mahal as a mausoleum following her tragically early death in 1631. The painting has been in the same collection since 1846, when a handwritten document by an expert in Arabic and Persian manuscripts was pasted the to back. Dated 18th July 1846, the document by R. E. Lofft describes the painting ... More Freeman's American Art & Pennsylvania Impressionists Sale captivates a full housePHILADELPHIA, PA.- On Sunday Freemans held its American Art & Pennsylvania Impressionists auction, opening to an overflowing room. Works by some of the most sought after Pennsylvania Impressionists decorated the exhibition space as eager bidders streamed through Freemans doors, leaving staff happily rushing to find extra seating. Over half of the successful bidders demonstrated a deep interest for the Philadelphia regions market, resulting in an auction that surpassed Freemans last two American Art & Pennsylvania Impressionists sales. Of particular note, was the auctions exceptionally curated group of Pennsylvania Impressionist paintings, which resulted in a 94 percent sell-through rate, further demonstrating this collecting areas evergreen appeal and reaffirming Freemans unrivaled record in this market. Bidders online presence was ... More The National Museum of American Jewish History appoints new Chief Financial OfficerPHILADELPHIA, PA.- The National Museum of American Jewish History announced the appointment of Paul Waimberg as the Museums Chief Financial Officer. In this position, he will be responsible for overseeing all of the Museums financial and accounting operations and reporting. Ivy Barsky, NMAJH CEO and Gwen Goodman Director, says, We are thrilled to welcome Paul Waimberg to NMAJH. With decades of experience in finance roles, he is a seasoned professional who brings to the Museum great drive, business acumen, and passion for our mission. I look forward to working with Paul to achieve our goals and realize the Museums vision for the future. Waimberg brings a wealth of experience in accounting and financial management following a diverse career in various industries and settings. For more than 20 years, Waimberg held senior financial roles at ... More Laurence Nicolas appointed head of Sotheby's Global Jewelry & Watches DivisionsNEW YORK, NY.- Sothebys announced the appointment of Laurence Nicolas as Executive Vice President, Global Managing Director, Jewelry and Watches a position at the junction of two of Sothebys fastest growing categories. Reporting to the Companys CEO, Tad Smith, Ms. Nicolas will lead the various channels of Sothebys Jewelry and Watch businesses including auction, private, e-commerce and retail sales, as well as the Companys diamond venture, Sothebys Diamonds. Ms. Nicolas brings 25 years of luxury experience and management of leading international brands to Sothebys, joining the company from Christian Dior Couture where she was appointed CEO of Dior Timepieces & Fine Jewelry in 2001. There, she created the Fine Jewelry division in 2001, followed by the Timepieces division in 2008. Laurence also occupied key ... More Major thematic survey 'The Everywhere Studio' inaugurates ICA Miami's new permanent home MIAMI, FLA.- The Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami inaugurates its new permanent home with a major group exhibition exploring the significance of the artists studio, from the post-war period to the present day. Encompassing some 100 works in painting, sculpture, video, and installation, The Everywhere Studio brings together over 50 artists from the past five decades to reveal the artists studio as a charged site that has both predicted and responded to broader social and economic changes of our time. Concluding the survey is a series of new commissions by emerging artists, which represent the most current and forward-looking examples of artists relationships to their sites of production. On view from December 1, 2017, through February 26, 2018, The Everywhere Studio marks the most ambitious and broad-ranging survey mounted to date by ... More Catwalk goes online with 'first ever' runway auctionLOS ANGELES (AFP).- The catwalk has met the auctioneer's gavel and gone online. In a streaming fashion show Saturday, a California auction house aimed to modernize the auction format with what it calls the "first ever runway fashion show auction." GWS Auctions offered for sale a vast collection of Chanel-labeled fashion and accessories, along with items formerly belonging to late Hollywood actress Elizabeth Taylor. The entire collection would be worth more than $25 million if bought in stores at current prices, organizers said, though the seller wished to keep final selling prices private. During the sale in Beverly Hills, models wore the main pieces while the show was streamed online "so bidders from around the world can participate," GWS said. Prior to the sale, event organizer Brigitte Kruse told AFP it would not be a stereotypical auction "where people show up and ... More Ripples & Blooms: Exhibition of metal works by Shota Suzuki opens at Ippodo GalleryNEW YORK, NY.- Ippodo Gallery is presenting Shota Suzuki (b. 1987), in his first ever solo exhibition outside Japan this December. The works speak for themselves, just as nature does: Suzukis work celebrates the beauty of nature as the seasons change, thus this winter showcase will provide a window into the beauties of fall and spring, as well as a warm respite from the cold. Shota Suzukis metalworks capture the essence of nature, just before the winds of change erase precious, ephemeral moments. From the seeds of a dandelion about to float away on the breeze to the faint scent of the cherry blossom just before it falls, Suzukis work has a breathless quality, functioning almost as a time capsule for mother nature. In these pieces, the dual delicacy and tenacity of life is revealed. Suzuki studied botany from childhood, and the art of metalwork at university ... More Auctions at Leslie Hindman features Tamayo, Roerich and inaugural Outsider and Folk Art AuctionCHICAGO, IL.- The December fine art auctions at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers include a particularly international Post War and Contemporary Art auction as well as an inaugural Outsider and Folk Art auction. Post War and Contemporary Art and Fine Print auctions will be conducted December 14 followed by American and European Art and Outsider and Folk Art auctions December 15. Among highlights of the December 14 Post War and Contemporary Art auction is Liu Kuo-sung's The Universe is in My Heart, 2003, from the artists Space Series. It carries a presale estimate of $500,000 700,000. Kuo-sung is frequently heralded as a groundbreaker and one of the most significant modern Chinese painters, acknowledged as the father of Modernist Chinese ink painting. The Universe is in My Heart employs both his personally developed Shuitou, or water rubbing ... More A festive experience like no other at the most beautifully crafted house in the Lake DistrictBOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE .- As the festive season is upon us, Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House invites visitors to experience an Arts and Crafts Victorian Christmas. Throughout Autumn, Blackwell has featured an immensely popular and diverse exhibition highlighting the skills of the women artists and designers associated with the Arts and Crafts Movement. With one month left to go of this thought-provoking exhibition, visit this beautifully crafted house for a unique and inspiring festive experience. Blackwell will be decorated, to complement the beauty and serenity of the house. With a Christmas tree inspired by the famous Peacock Frieze in the Main Hall, Christmas at Blackwell promises to be a festive experience like no other. There are Christmas events happening every day at this enchanting house, including decoration embroidery workshops, ... More On its 10th anniversary, Knight Arts Challenge Miami funds 43 projects with $2.5 million MIAMI, FLA.- Ten years ago, the Knight Arts Challenge was established to enable Miamians to bring their artistic ideas to life. This year, 43 winners from across South Florida will share $2.5 million for projects that show they have taken that creative mission to heart. Winners come from an array of backgrounds and disciplines, with projects that will help make art general in Miami so that it is seen, felt and heard throughout the citys many neighborhoods. A project of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Knight Arts Challenge funds the best ideas for bringing South Florida together through the arts. The winning ideas were announced at a special event at the Pérez Art Museum Miami, followed by a communitywide celebration including performances in the adjacent Knight Plaza Each year the awards celebrate Miami's cultural diversity, and 2017 continues the ... More Solo exhibitions by Mika Rottenberg, Ugo Rondinone and Pascale Marthine Tayou on view at The BassMIAMI, FLA.- Mika Rottenbergs self-titled solo exhibition at The Bass presents a selection of work created within the past two years. Through a globally influenced practice, not pinned to nationality, identity or location, Rottenberg blends fiction and humor to illuminate tangible contemporary concerns. Her visceral curiosity, particularly around the female body, combined with a personal interest in labor processes, influences the production of her video and sculptural installations. Her work often focuses on elucidating the mechanics of late-stage, global capitalism by way of absurd and poetic comparisons. Through architecturally constructed sculpture combined with sensory video experiences, Rottenberg creates immersive scenarios that probe connections between ... More |
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Flashback On a day like today, Italian artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini was born December 7, 1598. Gian Lorenzo Bernini (also spelled Gianlorenzo or Giovanni Lorenzo) (Naples, 7 December 1598 - Rome, 28 November 1680) was an Italian artist who worked principally in Rome. He was the leading sculptor of his age and also a prominent architect. In addition he painted, wrote plays, and designed metalwork and stage sets. In this image: After a long restauration, the head of the Medusa by Italian sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini was displayed in Rome, on Wednesday 22 November 2006. The sculpture was exhibited in the Capitol museum in Rome until January. The work of restoration emphasized the lights and the shadows on the sculpture.
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