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Basquiat’s Stretcher-Bar Painting Expected to Fetch $30m in New York Spring Auctions

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Next month, a significant artwork by Jean-Michel Basquiat, titled “The Italian Version of Popeye has no Pork in his Diet,” will be up for auction at Christie’s in New York. Executed in 1982 during the artist’s peak year, the painting features Basquiat’s iconic imagery, including a crown, a wide-eyed face, and cascades of text, on […]

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Bacon and Monet Landscapes Steal the Show at Christie’s London Auction

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Christie’s upcoming 20th and 21st-century art sales in London are set to feature two captivating landscapes, each holding a unique historical significance and artistic allure. Leading the auction lineup are a vibrant Francis Bacon piece and a nostalgic Monet masterpiece, both making their highly anticipated return to the auction block after years of absence. Francis

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Did Van Gogh’s ‘Woman Sewing’ Borrow More Than Threads? Estimated at up to £3m

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Within the world of Van Gogh’s creative oeuvre, an upcoming masterwork is in the spotlight: “Woman Sewing,” an enthralling watercolour and gouache painting that will be the focus of Christie’s London auction on March 7. Written by Martin Bailey for his weekly blog, “Adventures with Van Gogh,” the piece explores the complexities of this work

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11 Things You cannot Miss about The Garden of Earthly Delights by Hieronymus Bosch

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The Garden of Earthly Delights, an iconic triptych painting created by the enigmatic Dutch artist Hieronymus Bosch, is a masterpiece that has enthralled and perplexed audiences for centuries. Completed around the year 1500, this intricate and surreal artwork is shrouded in mystery, inviting viewers to delve into its depths and unravel its hidden meanings.

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Masterpiece or Masterful Deceit? Russian Oligarch Dmitry Rybolovlev’s Billion-Dollar Art Saga

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In a courtroom drama that unfolded in Manhattan federal court, Mikhail Sazonov, the former chief financial officer for Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev, faced the scrutiny of the Accent Delight International (ADI) v. Sotheby’s trial. The case sheds light on alleged deception within the art market, where Sazonov found himself at the centre of questionable transactions.

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Winter Auction Triumph: Padamsee’s ‘Woman with Corn’ Sets Global Record at $3.12M

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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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Cimabue’s ‘Christ Mocked’ Finds Home at Louvre After Auction Drama

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Introduction A remarkable turn of events has seen the Louvre triumph in acquiring Cimabue’s painting, “Christ Mocked,” three years after losing it to a rival bidder. The artwork, discovered above a kitchen stove in France, had initially been underestimated and set aside for disposal by its elderly owner. Now valued at €24 million ($26 million),

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

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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

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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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