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Rediscovered Rembrandt: The Astonishing Transformation of “The Adoration of the Kings” Could Fetch $18.4 M. at Sotheby’s

A Shift in Attribution Leads to a Staggering Increase in Estimated Value In the world of art, the value of a painting is often closely tied to its provenance and attribution. Such is the case with “The Adoration of the Kings,” a small nocturne depicting a Biblical scene, which has recently undergone a remarkable transformation […]

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Claude Monet’s Iconic ‘Le bassin aux nymphéas’ to be Auctioned at Christie’s with $65 M. Estimate

Introduction Christie’s, a renowned name in the art world, has made an announcement, revealing that Claude Monet’s celebrated painting, ‘Le bassin aux nymphéas’ (1917-1919), will take centre stage at its 20th Century evening sale in New York this coming November. The masterpiece, adorned with a guarantee, is estimated to fetch an impressive $65 million. An

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Christie’s Unveils Dazzling Highlights from Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds Sale

Stunning Pieces on Display in DIFC, Dubai In a splendid showcase of artistry and history, Christie’s auction house in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is offering a tantalising glimpse into its upcoming “Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds” sale. Scheduled for October 27th in London, this auction promises a treasure trove of exquisite

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Security Lapse at Christie’s Exposes Artwork Locations: German Experts Uncover Vulnerability

Introduction: Experts Reveal Glaring Cybersecurity Gap Allowing Precise Artwork Location Data to be Published A significant cybersecurity vulnerability has been uncovered by German information security experts within the renowned auction house Christie’s safeguards. This flaw allowed the precise location data of artworks belonging to numerous consigners to be inadvertently disclosed on the auction house’s website.

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Christie’s Fails to Sell $400,000 ‘Lost Robbie’ NFT Weeks After a Similar One Sold on SuperRare

The digital art market has been experiencing both highs and lows, with occasional impressive sales amid an overall bear market. Recently, the Canadian company Lighthouse Immersive Inc., renowned for its immersive art exhibitions, filed for bankruptcy in the US. Similarly, Christie’s faced its share of challenges in the digital art space when one of artist

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Christie’s and Sotheby’s Dominated London Auctions with Record-Breaking Sale, While Phillips Struggles

The London Evening sales concluded on a rather lacklustre note with Phillips’ “20th Century to Now” auction, which generated just over £9 million ($11.4 million) in sales. In comparison, Christie’s and Sotheby’s London auctions, buoyed by the sale of Klimt’s “Lady With a Fan,” amassed a staggering £199 million ($252 million). Phillips’ auction, on the

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11 Auction House in India Art Enthusiasts Should Know About

Auction houses are the hangout hub for art enthusiasts and curators. Ranging from antiques to significant paintings, auction houses are the best option to collect and articulate art. Here are 11 auction places in India that art enthusiasts should know and check out: 1. Osian’s: Based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, it is India’s 1st Auction House

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Understanding the unique art index that bolsters art investment in India

Rishiraj Sethi A joint initiative of IIM-A and the Mumbai-based Aura Art Development Pvt Ltd, the IIMA-AuraArt Indian Art (Price) Index — or IAIAI — has been called a “head-heart confluence” While the international art market is at least a whopping 250 years old — if one were to take the formation of notable auction

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