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Absolute Tuesdays, a renowned auction event, is set to take place online on July 18, 2023. This 24-hour auction, exclusively hosted on www.storyltd.com, offers an opportunity for serious collectors and first-time buyers worldwide to bid on 43 remarkable works. This Tuesday, for a window of 12 hours, StoryLTD will offer 43 lots in an auction […]
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In what many would consider an unstable and unpredictable year for the economy, 2022-23 boasted some of the most expensive paintings sold in history. After 2020’s lockdown-era auction depression, the market has since regained its pre-pandemic luster, and in many ways, rocketed into an entirely new stratum of opulence. While each work sold has merit
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Smriti Malhotra For several decades, New York has maintained its status as the capital of the art world. According to Robert Manley, the deputy chairman of Phillips, New York continues to bring high-quality artworks to the market, a tradition that has contributed to its sustained success. Recent research supports this notion, revealing that while the
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Shweta K. The intricate fabric of India’s diverse cultural and social traditions best comes alive in art, which reveals its unending, fascinating stories. In fact, art in all its avatars has for centuries now been an undeniable cornerstone of our rich and varied cultural heritage. Over the years, art has captivated the interest of innumerable
Iftikar Ahmed Christie’s and Sotheby’s recently held mid-season Old Masters sales in New York, which collectively generated $12.9 million in sales. While this figure is modest compared to auctions featuring higher-value lots, specialists at both auction houses are dismissing concerns about the health of the Old Masters market. In recent years, the dominance of Old
Iftikar Ahmed The Indian art market witnessed another year of remarkable performance in FY23, building upon the previous year’s success. With a substantial turnover of 1,145.5 crores ($144.3 million) generated from the sale of 3,833 artworks, the market experienced a 9% rise in turnover and a 6% increase in the number of works sold compared
Tsuktiben Jamir Artiana is a hybrid auction house located in the centre of Dubai’s downtown business sector, that holds both online and offline auctions. They offer a reliable and engaging auction platform without limitations and are notorious for customer satisfaction. Artiana is renowned for bringing the thrill of art auctions to a global audience via
South-Asian classical, modern and contemporary art online auction at Artiana Read More »
Tsuktiben Jamir AstaGuru in Mumbai, Maharashtra is a premier online auction house for art, antiques, and luxury in India that was founded in 2008. Over time, AstaGuru has emerged as the most reputable source for original artwork and collectibles. In 2018, AstaGuru also became the first Indian auction house to provide a special edition for
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Tsuktiben Jamir He is by far India’s most well-known painter and artist. Even in the most rural villages, prints and copies of his paintings may be found adorning the walls of homes. Unfortunately, in many cases, people are not familiar with the artist’s name. Raja Ravi Varma (29th April 1848- 2nd October 1906) was an
Raja Ravi Varma’s Paintings That Have Been Making the Rounds in Auctions Recently Read More »
Iftikar Ahmed According to the Art Basel and UBS Art Market Report 2023, dealer sales in the art market reached an estimated $37.2 billion in 2022, which is a 7% increase year-on-year. This figure restored the market to its value before the pandemic in 2019, showing a steady recovery. The survey conducted by Art Basel