#art-auction

#art-auction

Major animation studios unite for a charity auction to aid wildfire victims, highlighting community strength and creativity.

Nine significant artworks from the Bass House will auction with estimates totaling over $60 million.

An abandoned flower pot sold for $66,000 at auction after being identified as a lost work by 19th-century artist Hans Coper.

Robert Frank's photography reflects 1950s America's social tensions and is now considered iconic despite initial backlash.

Caspar David Friedrich's rare drawing is set to be auctioned, coinciding with a major US retrospective of the artist.

Barry Humphries' posthumous auction features his iconic character Dame Edna Everage, showcasing humorous yet valuable collectibles that reflect his legacy.

The auction of a gold medal belonging to Ethiopian hero Ras Desta Damtew has stirred controversy, highlighting ongoing issues surrounding historical injustices and cultural respect.

Andy Warhol's works transform ancient religious imagery into contemporary art, reflecting a modern perspective on historical themes.

Raden Saleh's Javanese Landscape showcases the significance of Indonesian influences in European art and the rarity of his works at auction.

Christie's France is pursuing legal action against a buyer due to non-payment following the record sale of Chardin's painting, Cut Melon.

The recent sale of Robert Ryman's seemingly blank painting highlights the ongoing debate over modern art's value and meaning.

Ryman's approach to art emphasized simplicity and direct engagement with the viewer, avoiding pretentiousness.

Rene Magritte's painting 'Empire of Light' sold for a record-breaking $121 million, emphasizing how brand recognition influences contemporary art markets.

A banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $6.2 million, highlighting absurdity in modern art and cryptocurrency's influence.

Felipe Pantone leads an international art auction to support communities affected by floods in Valencia, ensuring funds go directly to recovery efforts.

The art sale aims to raise funds for Kamala Harris's presidential campaign, showcasing diverse works from various notable artists.

George Washington's ownership of religious art reveals his complex beliefs and connection to Freemasonry.

Lisa Schiff's extensive art collection is set to be auctioned due to bankruptcy proceedings amid allegations of fraud and mismanagement.

A Lucian Freud painting of Ria Kirby is set to auction for £10m-£15m, highlighting the profound artist-model connection.

Vincent Van Gogh's 'Les canots amarrés' is expected to be auctioned for $230-$380 million HKD, potentially setting a new record in Asia.

Van Gogh's 'Moored Boats' is set to be auctioned for HK$230m-380m, becoming a landmark sale in Asia.

A Rembrandt painting, 'Portrait of a Girl,' was discovered in a Maine attic and sold for nearly $1.2 million.

The Allentown Art Museum settles with the heirs of a Jewish owner to auction a portrait linked to the Nazi era.

Playmobil's 50th Anniversary project turns figurines into art auctioned for charity.

Punk rock fans can bid on original artwork by Raymond Pettibon, featuring iconic fliers and ephemera from the Bay Area music scene.