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Artworks Confiscated From Mafia Go On Auction In Italy
Eighty artworks confiscated from mafia outfits went up for auction in Milan, Italy this week.
At the Palazzo Reale in Milan, the exhibition “Save Arts: From Confiscations To Public Collections” was organized. It featured paintings,…
Sotheby’s To Auction Stradivarius Violin For Est. $12M
A Stradivarius violin under New England Conservatory will be sold by Sotheby's for an estimated $12 million - $15 million.
The violin was crafted by Antonio Stradivarius in 1714. The instrument is particularly sought-after because it was…
After Buying Cattelan’s Work, Justin Sun Eats The Banana
After buying the notorious work last week for $6.2 million, Chinese billionaire Justin Sun ate the banana at a public event.
Last week, one of the editions of the work by Maurizio Cattelan, dubbed ‘Comedian’, went up for auction at…
Banksy Mural, Along With Building, To Be Sold In Bristol
A Banksy mural titled ‘Well Hung Lover’ is set to be auctioned along with the Bristol building on whose wall it is.
‘Well Hung Mural’ first appeared on a building in Bristol in 2006. The mural depicted a naked man hanging outside the…
Once-Stolen ‘Wizard Of Oz’ Slippers Up For Auction
The ruby slippers from ‘Wizard of Oz’, stolen in 2005, are expected to fetch $800,000 in an upcoming auction.
The slippers were first featured in The Wizard of Oz (1939), often cited among the greatest films ever made. The character of…
Dutch Museum Acquires Van Gogh Work For $9M
The Noordbrabants Museum in the Netherlands has bought a van Gogh painting for an impressive €8.6 million ($9.34 million).
Titled ‘Head of a Woman (Gordina de Groot)’, the 1885 painting by Vincent van Gogh is one of his lesser-known…
Amid Fears, Frieze London Opens To Hyped Audience
Beyond the London-Paris debate, the 2024 edition of Frieze London opened to great enthusiasm from dealers and buyers alike.
For years, there has been an ongoing debate about whether London or Paris is the art capital of Europe. For…
Kasper König Collection Fetches $6.5M At Cologne Auction
The art collection of German curator Kasper König brought €6 million ($6.5 million) at an auction in Cologne.
Rudolf Hans König, better known as Kasper König, was a prominent name in the German art scene. Born in 1943, König started…
‘Artists For Kamala’ Attracts Top Artists For Kamala Harris
Last week, the benefit to support Vice President Kamala Harris brought art donations ranging between $25 to $300,000.
The ‘Artists For Kamala’ benefit was held to support the presidential bid of Democratic Party nominee and current US…
Christie’s Becomes First Major Auction House In Saudi Arabia
Yesterday, Christie’s opened its branch in Saudi Arabia – the first international auction house to do so.
The new space will be curated by Noor Kelani, who was appointed the maiden managing director of Christie’s in Saudi Arabia.…