Author: Cillian O'Rourke
Dallas collectors to auction Lucio Fontana canvas for between $20m-$30m on Art Market blog
Dallas collectors Howard and Cindy Rachofsky are selling a cadmium yellow work by Lucio Fontana at Sotheby’s New York next month, which could set a new auction record for the
DetailInigo Philbrick Art Market Comeback: Can He Return Successfully?
Inigo Philbrick, once a prominent figure in the art market, has recently been released from jail after being convicted of fraud. His fiancée and reality TV star Victoria Baker-Harber shared
DetailLast-minute bankruptcy filing halts auction of 1,400 African art pieces
A planned sale of a mysterious collection of around 1,400 African art pieces in Houston was called off after the owner filed for bankruptcy. The owner, Sam Njunuri, needed to
DetailTexas Art Market Shines Bright: Early Sales at Dallas Art Fair Illuminate Strong Market Trend
Dealers at the Dallas Art Fair reported strong sales during the VIP preview, fostering optimism for connections with collectors and institutions in Texas as the regional art market continues to
DetailIs the Authenticity of Tarsila do Amaral Painting at SP-Arte in Question?
An auctioneer recently claimed that a painting attributed to renowned Brazilian artist Tarsila do Amaral, which was offered for sale at the SP-Arte fair in São Paulo for 16 million
DetailExpo Chicago: Retaining Identity Under New Ownership
Expo Chicago, the Windy City-born fair, has seen significant changes since Frieze acquired it. The 2024 edition will be the first under Frieze’s ownership, featuring around 170 exhibitors from 29
DetailLehmann Maupin Set to Unveil New Seasonal Gallery Space in Milan
Lehmann Maupin, the esteemed international contemporary art gallery, is set to launch a new seasonal pop-up space in Milan this month, aiming to tap into the buzz surrounding art fairs,
DetailAuction Houses and Mega-Galleries Rethinking Leadership Shuffles in the Art Market
The art market is facing uncertain times as major auction houses undergo significant changes in leadership. Phillips, Bonhams, and Christie’s have all seen key executives depart, signaling a lack of
DetailGavin Brown donates gallery archive to Bard College
Art dealer Gavin Brown recently donated his gallery archive to the Center for Curatorial Studies at Bard College in New York’s Hudson Valley. The collection includes artist files, catalogues, and
DetailChristie’s Withdraws Ancient Greek Vases Over Provenance Concerns
Christie’s recently withdrew four Greek vases from an auction in New York following allegations that they had connections to Gianfranco Becchina, an Italian dealer convicted of art trafficking in 2011.
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