For decades, two watercolors hung unassumingly in a family home in London. Only recently did the residents discover the works' storied pedigree: they are original illustrations created for a 1903 edition of Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book , which were long thought lost. Now, the two watercolors, which depict scenes from Kipling's celebrated collection of short stories, are emerging on the auction block at Roseberys in London.
A rare red-chalk drawing by Michelangelo has sold for US $27.2 million at Christie's in New York, setting a new auction record for the Renaissance artist after around 45 minutes of intense bidding. The price far exceeded its estimate and surpassed Michelangelo's previous auction high of $24.3 million. Christie's identified the sheet as a previously unrecorded study connected to the Sistine Chapel ceiling—specifically, a preparatory drawing for the right foot of the Libyan Sibyl, one of the monumental seated figures painted along the ceiling's edges.
Paintings by the late US president Jimmy Carter and the family's personal effects will go to auction this month as part of a sale at Christie's in New York dubbed We the People: America at 250, marking the country's semiquincentennial this year. The works on offer from Carter's collection were selected by Amy Carter, the daughter of Carter and his wife Rosalyn.
Stuart, a Rhode Island native, hatched a plan to paint Washington for a simple reason: He needed to pay off debts incurred during a decade in Europe. His profligacy had even briefly landed him in a Dublin debtors prison. "I expect to make a fortune by Washington alone," Stuart wrote to a friend, J.D. Herbert, whose writings memorialize the extravagant dinners Stuart threw in Dublin, featuring a French cook.
Busts by Rodin and works by Kandinksy and Matisse are among some 400 items belonging to the late actor going up for auction next month. Three Golden Globe statues, a variety of film memorabilia and annotated scripts, posters and an easel are also up for sale in the three-stage auction run by Bonhams. One of the paintings by Hackman included in the Bonhams sale. Photograph: LA-CH/AP Prices are relatively low, with the Globes priced between $3,000-$5,000,
Kate Bush is harnessing the power of her global hit Running Up That Hill in collaboration with leading names in British art to raise money for children caught up in global conflicts. The singer-songwriter invited 52 visual artists to respond to her lyric If I only could, I'd make a deal with God from her 1985 anthem. One of her best-loved songs and hailed as one of the greatest songs of all time by Rolling Stone.
The Van Gogh still life has been consigned by the estate of Cindy Pritzker, who died in March, aged 101. Her late husband, Jay Pritzker, built up the Hyatt Hotels chain and died in 1999. Cindy, who was president of the Chicago Public Library board, had a passion for literature. This added to her enthusiasm for Parisian Novels, which depicts 22 books casually strewn across a table, along with a glass with three pink roses.
SILENT AUCTION! A silent Art Auction, featuring works from Open Studios artists! This is a great way to preview a cross-section of the participating artists, discover your favorites, and plan which studios to visit. Free reception October 3, 6-8 PM. Shipyard Gallery in Building 101. needed. Live music - Enjoy jazz by Guitar Trifecta and classical music with Charith Premawardhana performances throughout the weekend.
Enjoy: 75+ original artworks Appetizers Wine Champagne Meet & Greets with the Artists Lively music In-Person and Online Auction Schedule: Noon-4pm Open House 4-8pm - Auction Party This event is the Muindi Foundation's signature art auction fundraiser, showcasing the best in contemporary art. Join us at the San Jose Clubhouse on Saturday, November 1 or participate in our online silent auction. All proceeds support the Muindi Foundation's LearnNow educational programs.
Gladstone formed her gallery in very different times-the art world was much smaller then, and when asked what she would do differently, she said: 'I probably wouldn't do it.'
