Irma Stern (South African, 1894-1966), Arab in Black, oil on canvas 61 x 51cm (24 x 20 1/16in). Image courtesy of Bonhams ART AUCTION: Intriguing story of Arab in Black, a portrait painting that Full Article »
Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669), Christ Healing the Sick: ‘The Hundred Guilder Print’ (Bartsch 74; New Hollstein 239). Etching, engraving, and drypoint, circa 1648. Image courtesy of Bonhams Auctions Full Article »
Marilyn Monroe’s Grave marker. Image courtesy of Julien’s Auctions ART AUCTION NEWS: Collector pays $212,500 for Marilyn Monroe’s Grave Marker at Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills. BEVERLY HILLS, CA. –Marilyn Monroe’s Full Article »
Tiffany Studios Leaded Glass Peony Border Bronze Floor Lamp (Details). One of the Tiffany Studio Lamps on auction. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions ART AUCTION NEWS Heritage Auctions Fine & Full Article »
Francesco Guardi (Venice 1712-1793), Venice, the Bacino di San Marco with the Departure of the Bucintoro, oil on canvas. Estimate: $150,000-250,000. Sold for $605,000 to one of the Asian collectors. Full Article »
An Exceptional Shiny Fuchsia Porosus Crocodile Diamond Birkin 35 with 18k White Gold & Diamond Hardware, Hermès, 2014 handbag. Sold for $222,912. Image courtesy of Christie’s Image Ltd ART AUCTION Full Article »
Hanneke Beaumont, Three Men on a Bench, bronze sculpture circa 1995. Image courtesy of LiveAuctineers ART AUCTION Sculpture of ‘Three Men on Bench’ by Beaumont Reveals passion for human figure Full Article »
Sunrise Ruby, a rare ruby and diamond ring weighing 25.59 carats, Cartier. Estimate: CHF 11,700,000 – 17,500,000. Price Realized: CHF 28,250,000 (US$ 30,335,698). Image courtesy of Sotheby’s ART AUCTION Sunrise Full Article »
Roy Lichtenstein, The Ring (Engagement), Oil on canvas sold at Auction. Price Realized: $41,690,000 (£26,762,100). Image courtesy of Sotheby’s ART AUCTION Sotheby’s May Contemporary Art Evening Sale Totals $380 Million Full Article »
Rockwell Kent (American, 1882-1971), Polar Expedition, 1944, oil on canvas 34 x 44 inches (86.4 x 111.8 cm). Estimate: $200,000 – $300,000. Sold: $605,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions ART Full Article »
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs The Old Hag Production Cel and Key Master Background Setup animation (Walt Disney, 1937). Sold for $47,800 Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions ART AUCTION: Heritage Full Article »
c.1908 Zenette 3½hp Forecar. Engine no. 5873. Motorcycles. Sold for £13,800 (US$ 21,297) inc. premium. Image courtesy of Bonhams ART AUCTION Unusual motorcycles and machines shows weird side of collecting Full Article »
Edward Hopper (1882-1967), Two Puritans, oil on canvas, painted in 1945. Estimate: $20,000,000 – 30,000,000. Image courtesy of Christie’s Images Ltd ART AUCTION Two Puritans by Edward Hopper expected to Full Article »
Great Britain: George IV gold Proof 5 Pounds 1826 PR62 Cameo PCGS . Sold for $76,375.Rare coins Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions ART AUCTION Bidding war at Heritage Auctions as rare Full Article »
Giacometti Pointing Man appears at Christie’s Auction House to challenge the current auction record for any sculpture
Shakir Hassan Al Said (Iraq, 1925-2004), Cubist Cockerel, oil on board, framed, 53 x 56cm (20 7/8 x 22 1/16in). Estimate: £25,000 – 35,000/US$ 38,000 – 53,000. Sold for £194,500 Full Article »
Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu M.B.E (Nigerian, 1917-1994), Africa Dances, oil on canvas, 105 x 114cm (41 5/16 x 44 7/8in). Estimated at £60,000 – 90,000-US$90,000 – 140,000. Image courtesy of Bonhams Full Article »
Nigerian artists gain at modern and contemporary African art auctions as their works attract wealthy art collectors in the global art market
Christie’s goes for a new world art auction record with an iconic Picasso painting titled Les femmes d’Alger (Version O)
From Africa Now to Bonhams recent auction of works by South African artists, African art continues to make tremendous impact in the global art market. As African artists flourish in the marketplace, Artcentron examines recent gains.