Art & Auction News
Tue Aug 14 2018
Indian Beauties: The Islamic Art under the Mughal Dynasty
(by the Islamic Arts specialist Dr Isabelle Imbert PH.D) The Mughal dynasty ruled over the largest Islamic kingdom of the Indian subcontinent from 1526 to 1857. Highly visual, Mughal productions cover a large range of medium and if it is easy to appreciate their inherent beauty, it is often more complicated to precisely identify, date and authenticate Mughal artefacts...
Fri Jul 06 2018
LOT-ART: an Auction Platform to Disrupt the Art Market
This article is featured on the Summer Edition of the Art & Museum Magazine, supplement for Family Office Magazine, a premier publication dedicated to the Family Office network. Francesco Gibbi, CEO of Lot-Art.com, is interviewed by Etienne Verbist about the art market, the platform he created and how its finance-oriented art investment advisory can help collectors...
Tue Apr 10 2018
Art Investment as an Effective Strategy to Fight Inflation in Your Portfolio
Investing in Art has become a more popular form of investment portfolio diversification among investors worldwide. In this article I will share with you interesting tips on how to effectively invest in art and profit from the growing international art market: Art Investment: The Reason A good investment should offer more than the financial pillars of capital...
Tue Mar 13 2018
Piguet's Vente de Mars 15th in Geneva
The Vente de Mars 15th of Piguet Hotel des Ventes features a wide variety of luxurious accessories, ranging from pocket watches and fine card holders to exquisite pendants and rings. The house's strategic location in the heart of Geneva, international city of the art and finance market, its rigorous organization and the quality of its sales have propelled the Piguet...
Tue Mar 06 2018
Spread the love: Fellows’ March Antique and Modern Jewellery sale
Spread the love with Fellows’ March 15th Antique & Modern Jewellery sale which features an alluring selection of Cartier jewellery. The catalogue presents a rich selection of Cartier jewellery, varying from cufflinks, to elegant necklaces and rings. Cartier was founded in Paris, France, in 1847 by master jeweler Louis-François Cartier. Since then, the maison has been...
Mon Feb 19 2018
Behind the Scenes of Exhibition Production
These days exhibitions are a very popular kind of entertainment. Of course, in big cities and art capitals like London or New York blockbuster shows and big retrospectives are part of everyday life. However, smaller cities and lesser-known museums are also picking up on this trend and investing their funds and efforts into putting up temporary exhibitions. This is a...
Fri Feb 16 2018
Best Ways Smart Collectors Use IT to Build their Collection
Building a collection of objects, whether it be of paintings or of postage stamps, is a practice that is as old as human civilization itself. The urge to collect is an impulse that seems to be a part of our very nature as humans. Just as the objects inside ancient pyramids reveal vital information about the pharaohs that collected them, so too does a collection serve to...
Tue Feb 06 2018
Collecting online: an Unruly Passion? (part2)
“My name is George and I am a collector”. How many of us would introduce ourselves in this way? How important is collecting in defining who we are? How do you collect? Please answer to this very short survey to let us serve you better (and contribute to Martina's graduation case study!) Since the early 1980' many psychologists studied collectors’ behavior, with the idea...
Wed Jan 31 2018
Online Art Market Evolution (part1)
As indicated by the Hiscox report 2017, during the last decades a new form of Art Market has developed: the Online Art Market. Not only this phenomenon has rapidly increased its tournover, going from 1,51 billion USD in 2013 to the 3,75 billion USD reached at the end of 2016, but it has also shown its strengths in many other different fields. The rise of worldwide...
Sat Jan 27 2018
2018 Worldwide Trendy Art Events' Calendar
Did you think that 2017 was a "super-art year"? Then expect much more from 2018! This year will surprise art lovers with many art events happening worldwide. In this article we introduce you to some of the most trendy exhibitions, biennials and art events happening around the world, also where you don't expect it: The Dhaka Art Summit. February 2 - 10. Solo Projects...
Wed Jan 24 2018
Precious Time: A Tale of Art and Watchmaking
…Ick laet uw edele hier hoorlogien maken die heel schoon sullen sijn... Translation: …I will have watches made for your honour that will be very precious… - sentence of a letter of Joan Huydecoper (1625-1704) sent to his sister Geertruijd, 1648. Pocket watches in the 17th century Dutch Republic Today almost everybody owns an accurate watch or another time measuring...
Sat Dec 16 2017
Find your favorite artists & brands on LOT-ART Selection
Find great deals on your favorite artworks & brands among the rich selection on Lot-Art home page: In our "Popular Searches" section you will find the most trendy objects on the auctions' scene, a pre-selected range of popular objects/ artists/ brands: Fashion, Watches, Jewels Design Furniture Chinese Art Contemporary Art Fine Art Numismatic Gentlemen Selection...
Thu Dec 07 2017
AAG presents the Henk and Truus Peeters Collection
AAG Auction proudly presents the Henk & Truus Peeters Collection on Monday 11 December from their Headquarters in Amsterdam. This remarkable artist couple is not only praised for their contribution to the (international) history of art, but they were also able to build an impressive private collection due to the many contacts and collaborations with other artists. In...
Thu Dec 07 2017
Opening: Business Development & Communication Intern
LOT-ART LOT-ART is growing as a dynamic player in the worldwide art investment business and we are now looking for a young professional with a brilliant/creative mind and a genuine interest in the art business to join the LOT-ARTeam as Business Development & Communication Intern. We are a competitive Startup and you are a promising Master graduate or about to graduate...
Thu Nov 30 2017
Hampel Fine Art Auctions: The Quintessence of Opulence
Hampel Fine Art Auctions, one of the leading auction houses of Europe, from December 7th to 8th will present its renown auctions of fine art, antiques and luxuries able to please the taste of the most refined art collector and connoisseur. This upcoming auction include premium works of: Modern & contemporary art Old master paintings Sculptures & works of art Exquisite...
Tue Nov 21 2017
The Art of Photography for sale at Finarte, Milano
Following the success of the 2017 Spring Auction, the Autumn Photography sale by Finarte Aste, is warmly awaited on the 28th of November in Milan. The catalogue presents a rich selection of contemporary and vintage photography works, both by Italian and international artists, among which important works by Mimmo Jodice, Franco Fontana, Robert Longo and Robert Polidori...
Fri Nov 17 2017
The Salvator Mundi was sold for a historical record-breaking price!
Title: Leonardo Da Vinci (1452-1519), Salvator Mundi Oil on walnut panel. Panel dimensions: 25 13/16 x 17 15/16 in (64.5 x 45.1 cm) top; 17¾ in (45.6 cm) bottom; Painted image dimensions: 15⅜ x 17½ in (64.5 x 44.7 cm). Referred as “the biggest discovery of the 21st century” the painting will be offered as a special lot in the Post-War and Contemporary Art Evening Sale on...
Tue Nov 14 2017
The Art of Appraising Art: Answers to the most wanted FAQ
If you are a collector and you’re browsing Lot-Art to find your favorite artworks, it is very likely that you came across the term “appraisal". Knowing the ins and outs of this complex matter is important for both aspiring and experienced collectors alike. That’s why we compiled a quick (and simple!) guide to art appraisals and the most important things to know about it...
Sat Nov 11 2017
Contemporary and Vintage Jewels Shine at Il Ponte, Milan
The renowned Jewels Auction by Il Ponte auction house, an event eagerly awaited by both dealers and investors, will be held on 16 & 17 November in the halls of Palazzo Crivelli in the heart of Milan. The auction is quite varied and ranges from precious stones “in sachet” to gems set in splendid rings. Bidders will be able to choose from about 1,000 lots whose origins...
Tue Oct 31 2017