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JMW Turner Biopic in the Works

JMW Turner Biopic in the Works

Posted by on Feb 13, 2013 in Film & Theatre | 1 comment

According to BBC News, a biopic is in the works of JMW Turner, one of the most famous landscape artists in the history of art. The film...

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Serving a Surrealist Tea at Sotheby’s London

Serving a Surrealist Tea at Sotheby’s London

Posted by on Feb 4, 2013 in Auctions | 0 comments

To promote its upcoming Surrealism sale, Sotheby’s has been offering a “Surrealist Tea” at its Bond Street café in...

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The Top 10 Earners at Auction in 2012

The Top 10 Earners at Auction in 2012

Posted by on Dec 19, 2012 in Auctions | 0 comments

2012 was a record-breaking year in many regards within the art world, with the $120 million sale of Edvard Munch’s The Scream...

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Raphael Drawing Breaks Records at Sotheby’s

Raphael Drawing Breaks Records at Sotheby’s

Posted by on Dec 6, 2012 in Last Night's Auction Results | 0 comments

A drawing by the famed painter Raphael sold last night at Sotheby’s London for $47.8 million (£29.7 million). It is the highest...

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Sotheby’s Profits Fall 58% in 2012

Sotheby’s Profits Fall 58% in 2012

Posted by on Nov 26, 2012 in Auctions | 0 comments

Sotheby’s has posted a net loss of $32.6 million for the third quarter, which contributes to a $57.7 million (58%) total fall in net...

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Sotheby’s Ushers in $375M Contemporary Sale

Sotheby’s Ushers in $375M Contemporary Sale

Posted by on Nov 15, 2012 in Last Night's Auction Results | 0 comments

Breaking their previous record set in 2008 at $362 million, Sotheby’s New York ushered in an unprecedented $375 million sale on Tuesday...

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Sale of the Estate of Brooke Astor Exceeds Expectations

Sale of the Estate of Brooke Astor Exceeds Expectations

Posted by on Sep 26, 2012 in Last Night's Auction Results | 1 comment

Property from the Estate of Brooke Astor exceeded expectations at Sotheby’s New York yesterday after it blew away its high estimate...

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Sotheby’s Breaks into Mainland China Market

Sotheby’s Breaks into Mainland China Market

Posted by on Sep 11, 2012 in Markets | 0 comments

Sotheby’s has announced a $1.2 million investment in the state-owned Beijing GeHua Art Company, amounting to an 80% ownership in the...

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Eight Works Could Jointly Earn $100M at Sotheby’s

Eight Works Could Jointly Earn $100M at Sotheby’s

Posted by on Sep 11, 2012 in Auctions | 0 comments

Eight Abstract Expressionist works going to auction on November 13 at Sotheby’s New York could jointly earn $100 million. The works...

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Auction Season Begins at Sotheby’s on September 10

Auction Season Begins at Sotheby’s on September 10

Posted by on Aug 28, 2012 in Auctions | 0 comments

With the summer (sadly) coming to a close, the art world is revving its engines for its most exciting and energetic season of the year....

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Sotheby’s Chairman & Auctioneer Shot in Face During Grouse Shoot

Sotheby’s Chairman & Auctioneer Shot in Face During Grouse Shoot

Posted by on Aug 20, 2012 in Controversy | 0 comments

Henry Wyndham, chairman of Sotheby’s Europe and the auction house’s most senior auctioneer, was sprayed with 52 pellets to...

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Sotheby’s Reports 33% Drop in 2Q Earnings Versus 2011

Sotheby’s Reports 33% Drop in 2Q Earnings Versus 2011

Posted by on Aug 8, 2012 in Markets | 0 comments

Sotheby’s has reported a 33% decrease in its second-quarter net income compared to the same quarter in 2011. The company’s...

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