'Behind the Scenes at a Modern Art Auction - Specialist Abigail Molenaar describes what's it's like in the Modern Art department' When imagining an auction, one might picture an auctioneer on the rostrum, gavel in hand, energetically taking bids from eager collectors vying in the saleroom to secure their desired art piece. However, an auction is far more than a live event—it’s the culmination of months of meticulous planning and research by specialists before any artwork is presented for sale by a reputable auction house. |