Art & Auction News
Sat Jun 13 2020
Contemporary & Classic Modern Art at Lempertz, Germany
Lempertz, Germany presents a selection of important contemporary and modern artworks for sale on June 19th and 20th. Three auctions, Photography, The Modern & Contemporary Evening Sale and The Modern & Contemporary Day Sale cover a rich spectrum of art of the 20th and the 21st century. We have selected some of the most interesting highlights for you. You may also click...
Wed Jun 10 2020
From Contemporary Art to 15th Century Paintings at Bertolami, Italy
Bertolami Fine Art in Rome, Italy, presents to the public two important sales on June 18 and July 02 featuring a rich selection of high-quality lots from international artists spanning from Modern and Contemporary Art, Pop Art, old master paintings, drawings and sculptures. Here is a selection of the best lots from the two catalogues: AUCTION 78 - MODERN AND...
Sat Jun 06 2020
The Value of the Ephemeral: Farewell to Christo
For the course of his life, Christo was a spiritual genie. Far from following traditional artistic approaches, he recognised that artworks can only be seen to be truthful and authentic when they reflect the ephemerality of life itself. Accordingly, Christo produced artworks that only existed for a number of weeks, suchwrapped-upbuildings, bridges, landmarks, seacoasts...
Tue Jun 02 2020
The Art Market’s Shift Online Determines the Need for a New Auctions’ Aggregator
Examining the opportunities for the post-covid Art Market, MADE IN BED magazine met Lot-Art, the global art search engine and investment advisory platform. On May 19th, a significant milestone was reached as Sotheby’s held its first online Impressionist & Modern Art sale. The auction, online-only due to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, generated a turnover of nearly $10...
Tue Jun 02 2020
Beautiful Ceramics at Schmidt's Antiques, USA
Schmidt's Antiques Inc. USA, presents the Ceramics 2020 Gallery Auction featuring beautiful pieces from The Collection of Donald Ross, Pleasant Ridge, including Art Pottery by Theodore Deck, Zsolnay, Longwy, British Art Pottery and Asian Ceramics. Additionally a Collection of 19th Staffordshire earthenware with many hard to find pieces of Blue & White Transferware...
Sat May 30 2020
From Old Masters to Islamic Art at Roseberys, London
Roseberys London June sales comprise a rich selection of high-quality lots, form old masters and 19th century paintings, Islamic and Indian art to decorative furniture, jewellery and watches. Among the highlights of the "Old Master, 18th & 19th Century Pictures" are major paintings by René Princeteau, the tutor of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec who famously captured bohemian...
Sat May 23 2020
All good things come with time: London spring Islamic Week will go ahead in June
(by the Islamic Arts specialist Dr Isabelle Imbert PH.D) This past couple of months have been challenging for the art market, especially for the microcosmos of Islamic arts, but it has been fascinating to see the auction houses adapt to the global lock-down. London and Paris have closed the doors of exhibition rooms and while some houses have postponed their sales...
Sat May 16 2020
Art & Antiques at Van Spengen Auction
Since 1946, Van Spengen auction house is a leader in the Netherlands for art & antiques auctions specialized in high quality pieces. The June auction includes approx. 3000 lots with furniture from Renaissance to design, Asian art, Delft pottery and Dutch porcelain, ancient art, clocks, Leerdam glassware, antique silver, coins, jewelery, watches from Breitling, Cartier...
Sat May 09 2020
When Art meets Covid-19: How Artists are Taking on the Virus | Phase Two
A few weeks ago we have presented how contemporary artists rethink Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, and other world-renowned painters by adapting their most popular works to corona times. If you still have not seen it, check it out here: When Art meets Covid-19: How Artists are Taking on the Virus | Phase 1 In this article...
Fri May 01 2020
Ermanno Nason Masterpieces at Design-and-Arts Auction
Design-and-Arts presents their 13th auction: MUSEUM COLLECTION CENEDESE, Ermanno Nason, a private collection from the Cenedese family from the period 1963-72. Ermanno Nason was born in 1928. Already as a young boy, he met the most important artists and master glassblowers. Gino Cenedese realized his outstanding talent and employed him very early to execute and design...
Fri Apr 24 2020
Exquisite Selection of Antique Books, Prints and Fine Art for Sale at Kiefer Auction
KIEFER Rare Books' 16 auction catalogues comprise a rich selection of antique books and manuscripts, old masters, prints, maps and modern art to be sold at auction. Browse all catalogues here » Sale Dates: 11 May 2020 10:00 am | 12 May 2020 10:00 am | 13 May 2020 10:00 am Location: Pforzheim, Germany SELECTED LOTS Left: Chagall,M. - Dessins pour la Bible. Paris, Verve...
Sat Apr 18 2020
When Art meets Covid-19: How Artists are Taking on the Virus | Phase 1
Now that the museums are closed, new ways of making cultural visits have been developed. Check out our selection of virtual tours of the best museums around the world here: World Best Art Exhibitions now in VR from the Comfort of your Home | Part 1 World Best Art Exhibitions now in VR from the Comfort of your Home | Part 2 Today we invite you to visit a different type...
Fri Apr 10 2020
World Best Art Exhibitions now in VR from the Comfort of your Home | Part 2
Covid-19 is still keeping us all at home, so what can we do if we are missing the beauty of Art Exhibitions during quarantine? By popular demand, we have gathered more Virtual Tours of the Best Museums around the world, which you can now enjoy from the comfort of your house. Scroll through the article and watch the Museum tours sorted by City! If you didn't have the...
Sat Apr 04 2020
Diversify Your Portfolio in Fine Art: Selection of Upcoming Best Deals & Auction Highlights
To assist you diversifying your investment portfolio in fine art and luxury assets, Lot-Art experts have selected some of the best investment deals & highlights from upcoming auctions worldwide. Explore with us the financial side of art! BEST DEALS Left: Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997) - Reflections on Cras; Right: Patrick Nagel (1945-1984) - Untitled Roy Lichtenstein...
Thu Mar 26 2020
World Best Art Exhibitions now in VR from the Comfort of your Home | Part 1
Are you missing the beauty of Art Exhibitions during quarantine? Lot-Art gathered some of the best virtual tours of museums, galleries & auction houses around the world, which you can enjoy from the comfort of your home and without the crowd. Get inspired and if you see an artwork you like, search for the artist on Lot-Art.com. You can try our free email alerts to be...
Sat Mar 21 2020
From Brueghel to Domergue: Old Masters and Modern Art at Hampel Auctions
On April 2nd and 3rd, Hampel Fine Art Auctions in Munich will present the 2020 Spring Sales, offering a selection of exclusive works of art: Furniture & Interior, Clocks, Works of Art, Russian Art, Boxes, Miniatures, Jewellery & Wristwatches, Old Master Paintings (part I, part II), Impressionists & Modern Art, 19th / 20th Century Paintings, Magnificent book collection...
Sat Mar 14 2020
Selection of Upcoming Best Deals & Auction Highlights in March
To help you diversify your portfolio in fine art and luxury assets, we have selected some of the best investment deals & lot highlights from the upcoming auction sales worldwide. Explore with Lot-Art the financial side of art! BEST DEALS Left: Paul Henry RHA (1877-1958) - Bogland, Kerry; Right: Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer (French 1865 - 1953) - Les Roses D’Ispahan Paul Henry...
Thu Mar 12 2020
7,000 Years of Art History at TEFAF : from Antique Sculptures to Robot Paintings
TEFAF Maastricht continues to be a pillar of the art market, providing a vital destination for collectors to explore the diversity of 7,000 years of art history. The 33rd edition of TEFAF Maastricht welcomed around 10,000 international visitors over Early Access Day (5 March) and Preview Day (6 March), with attendance continuing well over the weekend. Exhibitors...
Fri Mar 06 2020
Alluring Selection of Fine Jewellery by Fellows, UK
Fellows' Fine Jewellery auction will take place on 12th March presenting a fine selection of high quality stones from Paraiba tourmaline and a range of coloured sapphires from vivid orange, purple and yellow hues to the rare and desirable padparadscha. Floral designs also abound as well as vintage and period pieces for the refined collector. Click on each lot to access...
Wed Mar 04 2020