Simpsons themed painting by the artist KAWS (aka the New Jersey–born Brian Donnelly) sold for HK$115.9 million ($14.8 million) at Sotheby’s in Hong Kong—nearly 15 times the high estimate and more than five times his previous record of $2.7 million, which was set just last year. The painting is the artist’s take on the 1967 […] More
Caravaggio’s masterpiece that was rediscovered in an attic could be set to fetch at least $171 million at an auction. It’s about painting identified as “Judith and Holofernes” which is believed to have been made in 1607. The story of finding the painting in an attic is truly amazing. One very lucky man in Toulouse, […] More
Hedge-fund billionaire Steve Cohen paid $165 million for the 1962 Roy Lichtenstein painting “Masterpiece”, making it one of the most expensive pieces on record. This painting is believed to be among the 10 most expensive ever sold. The comic-inspired Pop art work was sold by collector and patron Agnes Gund to raise money for the […] More
Jean-Michel Basquiat’s 1982 painting of a skull brought $110.5 million at Sotheby’s. Vibrant, “Untitled” portrait achieved the sixth-highest price for any work of art at auction. Only 10 other works have broken the $100 million mark. The sale of the painting made for a thrilling moment at Sotheby’s postwar and contemporary auction that included four […] More
One of the largest paintings by Surrealist master Rene Magritte could set a record for the artist when it is goes up for sale with an estimated price of 14 million pounds ($17.5 million). Magritte’s “La Corde Sensible” (“Heartstrings”) will be auctioned in London on Feb. 28, and will go on display at Christie’s London […] More
Sotheby’s unveiled highlights from its upcoming Evening Sale of Impressionist amp; Modern Art in New York. The 14 November auction will be led by Edvard Munch’s Pikene på broen (The Girls on the Bridge) from 1902, which is estimated to achieve in excess of $50 million. The lyrical work ranks as one of the most […] More
The simple definition of art is the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, such as paintings, sculptures, etc., that are created to be beautiful or to express important ideas or feelings. A Paris-based artist, philosophy graduate, musician, and composer with the moniker Simon has created the rebellious NUMBERS project as a snub […] More
Famed Modigliani Nude which caused a scandal century ago, will now be offered for the first time at auction in New York. This painting by Amedeo Modigliani, created 1917-1918 will be the “star” at Christie’s auction on November 9 where is expected to fetch $100 million. If achieve this amount, this artwork will beat Modigliani […] More
Le quai Saint Michel by the French artist, Maximilien Luce, is one of the highlights of Bonhams Impressionist and Modern sale in New York on May 7. It is estimated at $600,000 – 800,000. Painted in 1900, this quintessentially Neo-Impressionist view of Paris at the dawn of the 20th century expresses the freshness and light […] More
A dazzling master work by Mark Rothko, No. 36 (Black Stripe), 1958, will be offered for sale at Christi’s New York auction on May 13th. The painting, which has been in private collection for 30 years has never appeared at auction before. The piece is from the collection of the Museum Frieder Burda in Baden-Baden […] More
Paul Gauguin’s painting has smashed the record books as the most expensive ever sold. A colorful painting, entitled “Nafea Faa Ipoipo” (When Will You Marry?), was sold to a Qatari buyer, for nearly $300 million, surpassing the $259 million Qatar also paid three years ago for Paul Cezanne’s “The Card Players.” The oil-on-canvas was produced […] More
Paul Cezanne painting of a southern French town sold for $20.5 million (18 million euros) at Christie’s auction in London on Wednesday. “Vue sur L’Estaque et le Chateau d’If” – a Mediterranean view of sea, sky and red rooftops said by Cezanne to be stacked up like the design on a playing card – was […] More
