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By Georgina Maddox The Astra-Guru Auction is a gorgeous display of rare works from private collections that have not been available for public viewing for many years. One may argue auction previews are almost museum spaces. Krishen Khanna’s Retired Captain Ramesh Kumar Accordion Wale As one enters the preview of the oncoming Astra Guru auction […]
Sotheby’s Hong Kong recently held a Modern and Contemporary Evening Auction, starting of the art auction season after the U.S. national election — November 11 at its new Landmark Chater location. The event performed unevenly, but brought in HKD 409.5 million ($52.6 million), well within the pre-sale expectations of between HKD 377.8 million–HKD 509 million
After the outstanding success of the milestone 100th auction and ‘The Exceptionals’ Jewellery, Silver and Timepieces auction, AstaGuru is set to host two consecutive auctions dedicated to Modern & Contemporary Indian art. The Modern Indian Art Auction titled ‘Stroke & Structure’ is scheduled to be held on June 20-21, 2024 and will showcase a wide
The New York evening auctions concluded on Thursday night with Christie’s 20th Century Evening Sale, achieving a total of $413 million, comfortably within its pre-sale estimate range of $342 million to $497 million. Highlights of the Auction The brisk, 64-lot sale featured notable pieces by renowned artists, including a David Hockney painting once owned by
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Discovery and Provenance A seemingly unassuming scribble found on the back of a frame has turned out to be a hidden gem attributed to none other than the Italian Renaissance master, Michelangelo. The 1.8 by 2.6 inch piece of yellowed paper, initially estimated at $6,000 to $8,000, fetched a staggering $201,600 at a recent Christie’s
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Since its opening on February 9th, Christie’s ‘Goodbye Peachtree Road’ auction has captured the attention of collectors and enthusiasts alike with a variety of gems from music great Elton John’s collection. Online bidding is open through February 28th, and this is a unique chance to own a piece of Elton John’s legendary heritage. Auction Origins
The British Airways collection is one of the most notable in England when it comes to corporate art collections. Designed to promote modern art, especially British art, internationally, the collection demonstrated the airline’s dedication to supporting visual art. Leading the charge was the London-based curator collective Artwise. Over the course of the cooperation, which took
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In a display of spirited bidding, the Winter Live Auction by Saffron Art concluded with several lots surpassing their pre-sale estimates and establishing world records for renowned artists. The star of the evening was Akbar Padamsee’s masterpiece, ‘Woman with Corn’ from 1952, which fetched an astonishing $3.12 million (Rs 25.89 crores). This sale not only
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Introduction Astaguru’s upcoming ‘Modern Odyssey’ Auction (DECEMBER 11 – 12, 2023) is set to showcase an exceptional array of artworks, offering a glimpse into the diverse and dynamic landscape of Indian art over the past decades. The carefully curated catalogue boasts a selection of masterpieces by luminaries who have significantly shaped the narrative of modern
In a bold departure from the norm, AstaGuru, a prominent auction house known for its emphasis on Indian art, is set to host a groundbreaking event titled “International Iconic” on November 23-24. This auction will feature an impressive collection of works by renowned international modernists, challenging the perceived partiality of the Indian art market. The
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