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1 month ago

'Labubu' is a plush toy that is causing a frenzy. Here's its origin story

Labubu's popularity reflects a merging of art, fashion, and cultural significance, fueling both collectible trends and social expressions.
London music
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 month ago

Elizabeth Peyton's Iconic Gallagher Portrait Heads to Auction Amid Britpop Revival | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

A portrait of the Gallagher brothers by Elizabeth Peyton captures the complexity of fame, rivalry, and brotherhood from the Britpop era.
London music
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

Sotheby's aims for supersonic sale with Elizabeth Peyton portrait of Gallagher brothers

Sotheby's is auctioning a painting of Oasis by Elizabeth Peyton, valued at £1.5m to £2m, coinciding with ongoing Oasis reunion shows.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Rare oil portrait of Mahatma Gandhi to be auctioned in London

A rare 1931 oil portrait of Mahatma Gandhi will be auctioned by Bonhams in London, highlighting its historical significance.
Arts
fromstupiddope.com
1 month ago

David Lynch's Archive Heads to Auction with Julien's and TCM in a Surreal Farewell | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

David Lynch's personal artifacts offer an unprecedented insight into his creative psyche and life beyond the screen.
Paris food
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

A rare dining set by Claude Lalanne and a childhood portrait of the Dalai Lama: our pick of the June auctions

Claude Lalanne's 'Ginkgo' dining suite is being auctioned and reflects a growing interest in her art.
The Daniells' works showcase early Western depictions of India, attracting collectors today.
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

Lawren Harris leads the way in Heffel's all-Canadian marquee spring auctions in Toronto

The Heffel Fine Art Auction showcased Canadian artists with top sales despite economic concerns, highlighting national pride in local art.
#old-masters
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

Aboriginal art returns to Sotheby's New York two years after pioneering dealer Tim Klingender's death

Tim Klingender's legacy continues through an upcoming auction, emphasizing the importance of Indigenous artists.
His work at Sotheby's elevated Aboriginal art's status to that of renowned global artists.
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

Mary Tyler Moore's art collection heads to auction

Mary Tyler Moore's art collection and belongings will be auctioned on June 4, reflecting her legacy as a television pioneer and art collector.
#jean-michel-basquiat
Arts
fromstupidDOPE
4 months ago

Basquiat's 'Sabado por la Noche' Hits Christie's Auction Block in Hong Kong | stupidDOPE

Jean-Michel Basquiat's work 'Sabado por la Noche' exemplifies his influence on contemporary art and continues to captivate collectors and institutions.
Arts
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 months ago

Sotheby's Set to Auction Rare Early Basquiat Drawing from 1978 | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Jean-Michel Basquiat's 1978 drawing is a foundational piece, heralding the defining 'Head' motif that permeated his later works.
Arts
fromstupidDOPE
4 months ago

Basquiat's 'Sabado por la Noche' Hits Christie's Auction Block in Hong Kong | stupidDOPE

Jean-Michel Basquiat's work 'Sabado por la Noche' exemplifies his influence on contemporary art and continues to captivate collectors and institutions.
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

A young Richter's painting of an even younger Polke and a once-grimy Brazilian landscape by Frans Post: our pick of the May auctions

Gerhard Richter's 'Mann mit zwei Kindern' connects prominent German artists and makes auction debut.
Frans Post's 'View of Olinda' is set to break auction records after a remarkable rediscovery.
Arts
fromwww.vulture.com
2 months ago

How the Black Portraiture Boom Went Bust

Serge Attukwei Clottey's portrait sale marked a significant turning point for him and other young Black artists, fostering newfound demand and valuation in their work.
#buddhism
Boston real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Auction of ancient Indian gems imbued with presence of Buddha' condemned

Buddhist leaders condemn the auction of ancient gem relics, asserting they hold significant spiritual and historical value, and raise ethical ownership concerns.
Boston real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Auction of ancient Indian gems imbued with presence of Buddha' condemned

Buddhist leaders condemn the auction of ancient gem relics, asserting they hold significant spiritual and historical value, and raise ethical ownership concerns.
#banksy
fromAol
2 months ago
NYC real estate

Banksy's 'Broken Heart' painting defaced on a Brooklyn wall is up for sale

NYC real estate
fromAP News
2 months ago

Banksy's 'Broken Heart' painting defaced on a Brooklyn wall is up for sale

Banksy's heart-shaped balloon artwork in Brooklyn ignited a unique graffiti battle, highlighting the vibrant and contentious nature of street art in urban spaces.
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
3 months ago

Banksy balloon heart mural back on view in New York ahead of charity auction

A Banksy mural symbolizing heart disease awareness will be auctioned, supporting the American Heart Association.
Arts
fromNewsmax
2 months ago

Banksy's 'Broken Heart' Painting Defaced on a Brooklyn Wall for Sale

A Banksy artwork, 'Battle to Survive a Broken Heart,' will be auctioned, reflecting themes of love, loss, and the character of New York.
NYC real estate
fromAol
2 months ago

Banksy's 'Broken Heart' painting defaced on a Brooklyn wall is up for sale

Banksy's original work creates a lively graffiti dialogue that represents New York's street art culture.
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
3 months ago

Banksy balloon heart mural back on view in New York ahead of charity auction

A Banksy mural symbolizing heart disease awareness will be auctioned, supporting the American Heart Association.
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

Marlene Dumas painting set to break auction record for a work by a living woman artist

Marlene Dumas's 'Miss January' is set to break auction records for living female artists, with an estimated value of $12m to $18m.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

LS Lowry painting bought for 10 in 1926 sells at auction for 800,000

A rare LS Lowry painting sold for over £800,000, showcasing the value of his early works.
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

Picasso's granddaughter has revealed she owns a Van Gogh-and she's selling it at Sotheby's

Marina Picasso is selling a Van Gogh watercolor estimated at $600,000-$800,000 at Sotheby's, revealing intersections of art and family legacy.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Banksy's 'Broken Heart' painting defaced on a Brooklyn wall is up for sale

It looks like a war going on. They're literally going at it on the wall.
NYC real estate
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
3 months ago

See art by Picasso, Warhol and Basquiat for free at Rock Center this month

Christie's New York will showcase famous artworks in a free exhibit prior to auctioning them off.
#christies
fromObserver
3 months ago
Boston real estate

Nine Abstract Masterworks from the Bass House Collection Headline Christie's May Sale

fromObserver
3 months ago
Boston real estate

Nine Abstract Masterworks from the Bass House Collection Headline Christie's May Sale

fromTheartnewspaper
3 months ago

Collections of two leading dealers, Barbara Gladstone and Daniella Luxembourg, hit the auction blocks in New York

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.'
NYC real estate
fromABC7 New York
3 months ago

Biggest names in animation come together to help Los Angeles-area wildfire victims

These are reproductions of the originals that have been signed, there were a limited edition of them done for members of the crew and the animation group.
Los Angeles
fromARTnews.com
3 months ago

Christie's to Auction $60 M. in Art from Anne and Sid Bass's Fort Worth Home

Nine significant artworks from the Bass House will auction with estimates totaling over $60 million.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

This broken, overgrown flower pot just sold for a staggering $66K - even its owner was shocked: 'They are over the moon'

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

Pop goes the budget: Roy Lichtenstein works expected to raise 26m at auction

A rare collection of Roy Lichtenstein's works will be auctioned at Sotheby's, showcasing four decades of his artistic evolution.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
3 months ago

Monet riverscape could splash down for more than $30m during New York auctions

"After being cherished for multiple generations in a family collection and being generously lent to museum exhibitions around the world, we are honoured to present this Impressionist masterpiece," Vanessa Fusco, the head of Impressionist and modern art at Christie's New York, said in a statement.
Paris food
fromVulture
3 months ago

The Billionaires Are Battling Over a Giacometti Sculpture

In a backdrop of high-stakes art auctions, the legal battle over Alberto Giacometti's sculpture 'Le Nez' highlights the tensions between art ownership and allegations of fraud.
Arts
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
3 months ago

Dealer Daniella Luxembourg to sell $30m of art from personal collection at auction

"We got a call saying Daniella was considering selling about 15 works from her collection—which is much larger—from her New York townhouse. She decided, as many people do in life, that it's time to take stock, to go in a different direction."
NYC real estate
#mark-hoppus
NYC music
fromConsequence
5 months ago

blink-182's Mark Hoppus selling Banksy painting that could fetch up to $6.3 million

Mark Hoppus is auctioning a Banksy painting, donating part of proceeds to various charities and supporting upcoming artists.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
5 months ago

Records set for Arab artists at Sotheby's debut Saudi Arabia auction

"Prior to the evening, nearly everyone believed the luxury segment would outperform the art on offer. To everyone's surprise fine art achieved very solid results, indicating a strong appetite for Saudi and Arab art."
Design
fromNew York Post
8 months ago

Mica Ertegun's Hamptons mansion dazzled with rare and glamorous worldly decor - and now it's all up for sale

The forthcoming auction "Mica: The Collection of Mica Ertegun," scheduled for Nov. 19, not only highlights Mica Ertegun's unique art collection but also presents her opulent Southampton estate for sale alongside exquisite items from her home.
Miscellaneous
fromstupidDOPE
8 months ago

Sotheby's to Auction 31 Rare Keith Haring Subway Drawings from Larry Warsh Collection | stupidDOPE

"I had to ride the subways often and would do a drawing while waiting for a train." This quote illustrates Haring's organic and spontaneous connection to New York's subway system, enabling his art to reach everyday people.
Graphic design
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
9 months ago

Exclusive | The charming NYC home of the late Mica and Ahmet Ertegun has sold for $9.3M - just weeks before major Christie's auction

Mica and Ahmet Ertegun's double-townhouse sold for $9.3 million, with proceeds benefiting their charity.
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