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A Night Less Starry- The Auction of Van Gogh’s Gun
On June 9th, 2019, the rusted husk of a 7mm Lefaucheux revolver will go up for auction. This weathered skeleton sat untouched and unseen in a field in the French […]
It’s Sinatra’s world…and Sotheby’s sold it
Start spreading the news… Over the course of 11 days and three auctions, Sotheby’s saw a total of $9.2 million during their Lady Blue Eyes: Property of Barbara and Frank […]
Seeing double: nearly identical Van Dyck paintings and a pair of Rembrandt’s finger prints
Sotheby’s and Christie’s each started December off with a painting by Anthony Van Dyck (1599-1641) hitting the auction block on consecutive nights. The Flemish painter is one of the most […]
Kerry James Marshall Mural Remains in Chicago Public Library
On 115 South Pulaski Avenue, on the upstairs wall of the Legler Branch public Library in Chicago’s West Garfield neighborhood, hangs a rare treasure: a mural by the famed artist […]
Two paintings from collection of Robert Indiana to sale at Christie’s
On the 16th of November Post-War and Contemporary Art Morning Session sale at New York’s Christie’s, two artworks from the estate of Robert Indiana (1928-2018), the late Pop artist, are […]
Sotheby’s fourth quarter off to a slow start
After recent reports of third quarter losses for Sotheby’s 2018 Fiscal Year, the auction house looked to Q4 (the fourth quarter) for an uptick. However, only a few weeks into […]
