For the first time in history, the revered ‘Crouching Nude’ painting created by renowned artist Francis Bacon will be auctioned off for an estimated $15 million. Sotheby’s will host the sale of the 1961 art piece on June 29. The oil painting was first viewed by the world in a 1962 traveling exhibit. At the [...]
“I heard a bird so sing, Whose music, to my thinking, pleased the King.” said William Shakespeare, Henry IV, Part II Ten years ago, Christie’s sold a rare copy of John James Audubon’s Birds of America for $8.8 million USD, officially crowning it with the title of World’s Most Expensive Book. For those who were not [...]
Sotheby’s will feature a rare bowl carved out of rhinoceros ivory in their upcoming Scholarly Auction entitled “Water, Pine and Stone Retreat Collection.” Meticulously crafted into the shape of a lotus flower, the bowl’s interior and exterior carvings align perfectly, skillfully replicating two rows of flower petals. Preserving this realism, the piece’s center uses incised [...]
This fall, Sotheby’s will be putting one of the finest collections of musical instruments on the auction block. Focused on stringed instruments, the event is certain to entice music lovers from around the globe. As part of this musical instruments auction, Sotheby’s will highlight one of Domenico Montagnana’s highly prized violins. The circa 1740 instrument [...]
Jerry Hall, the cover girl of over forty magazines since the launch of her career in the early 70’s, is auctioning off her personal art collection. The collection, which includes several portraits of herself, intimately traces the model’s life, recounting her glamorous career and her retreat to domestic comfort. Highlights from the auction include Andy [...]
Sotheby’s London will be hosting the summer auction, Evening Sale of Old Master and British Paintings on July 7th. An estimated 57 pieces will be showcased, but Joseph Mallord William Turner’s eye-catching Modern Rome –Campo Vaccino will take center stage, as the most anticipated item for sale. The 1839 landscape painting is considered to be [...]
In the recent months, the world has witnessed a number of unbelievable contemporary art sales. From the record breaking $32.6 million Andy Warhol Self-Portrait (1986) to the $12 million Yves Klein’s ANT 93, Le Buffle (1960-1961), there is no doubt that contemporary art has become a precious international commodity.
With this year’s recent auction success of Chateau Lafites, Sotheby’s is now scheduled to auction the rarest Lafite vintage: 1982.
Next month, Sotheby’s London will offer up a portrait by one of the most iconic figures in art history, Edouard Manet. Self-Portrait with a Palette is estimated between £20 million to £30 million.
Sotheby’s Hong Kong was delighted to announce a rare addition to their May 21st wine auction – Dom Pérignon Rosé Œnothèque.
