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Van Gogh Museum Cancels Pokémon Partnership Amidst Disturbances
After numerous complaints of disturbances caused by the audience, the Van Gogh Museum has canceled its partnership with Pokémon.
When the partnership between the Van Gogh Museum and the Japanese media giant Pokémon was first announced in…
Christie’s To Offer Monet Painting Worth $65M In November
On Thursday, Christie’s announced that the famous water lily painting by Claude Monet will go on auction with a price tag of $65 million.
Le bassin aux nymphéas was painted by Monet sometime between 1917-1919. The painting, which is 2x1…
Amrita Sher-Gill Painting Sells For $7.44, Setting Record For Indian Artist
A painting by Hungarian-Indian artist Amrita Sher-Gill was sold for $7.44 million in New Delhi – the highest for any Indian artist.
The painting in question is The Story Teller, completed by Amrita Sher-Gill in 1937. The auction was held…
Iconic Red Sweater, Worn By Princess Diana, Sells For $1.14M
A red sweater worn by Princess Diana in 1981 has sold for $1.14 million at Sotheby’s, setting a new record for the late princess.
The sweater was designed by British designers Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne, under their newly-formed label…
Former Roy Lichtenstein Home In New York Up For Sale At $4.4M
A house in New York, once owned by pop artist Roy Lichtenstein, has been up for sale for $4.39 million.
The house has been put on the market by artist Paul Waldman and his wife Diane, art historian and former deputy director at the…
Three Men Behind Theft Of $2.5M Ming Dynasty-Era Vase Get Convicted
Four years after stealing a Ming dynasty-era vase from a Swiss museum, three men have been convicted for the act.
In June 2019, the three men – Mbaki Nkhwa, Kaine Wright, and David Lamming – stole the artifact from the Museum of Far…
At Sotheby’s, Vera Molnár NFT Auction Collects $1.2M
On Wednesday, an NFT collection by Vera Molnár sold out within an hour at Sotheby’s, generating 631 ETH (Ethereum coins) or $1.2 million.
Vera Molnár is a Hungarian artist who is well known for pioneering digital art. Active since the…
Tupac Shakur’s Ring Fetches $1.02M At Sotheby’s
The ring that rapper Tupac Shakur wore in his last public appearance was sold for $1.02 million at a Sotheby’s auction in New York.
The gold ring is designed with a crest on top, studded with diamonds and rubies. The ring carries the…
UK Gov Blocks Export Of $2.9M Alberto Giacometti Chandelier In Hopes Of Retaining It
The United Kingdom has blocked the export of a $2.9 million worth Alberto Giacometti chandelier, giving local institutions a chance to match its price.
The artwork was reportedly commissioned just after WWII, between 1946-47, by Peter…
Christie’s London Auction Prove Lacklustre; Manages $81.1M
The 20th/21st-century auction at Christie’s London failed to bank despite having some big names on the roster, closing at just $81.1 million.
The auction came close at the heels of the Sotheby’s London auctions. But unlike Sotheby’s,…