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The Middle Eastern contemporary artist discusses the state of the art market, his commercial success, and what it’s like to work in Iran
Collaboration between the two spheres does not always benefit the market
Chinese auction house data deemed unreliable and misleading as not all artists have made it to the salesroom yet
Globalisation, competition, and massive price increases are forces behind a new market
The Arab and Iranian art market seemed to be stabilising, while western counterparts struggle
In 2007 the creative industries consultant noted that the “insider” aspect of the contemporary art market and hierarchy of knowledge and status that it creates was a significant part of its attraction
In 2006 we reported that attempts to accurately measure the market are being thwarted by auction guarantees and private sales between tight-lipped collectors
A leading collector believes many bogus works are circulating
An anonymous Russian collector's investment in Dora Maar au Chat has lead several important works to enter the market
Five years ago, France finally allowed outsiders to hold auctions in the country by ending the 400-year-old monopoly of state-appointed auctioneers
Auction report; 3rd November 2005
The piece could be a precursor of the Parthenon sculptures
Iran argues that the artefact was acquired through criminal means, although their failure to speak out when the fragment went to auction previously may undermine their case
What does this mean for auction houses and the growing number of buyers?
Figures show between 1.2% and 17% decline in turnover
Once enough money to pay off the Giacometti Association's bills had been made, the sale was brought to the close, to the chagrin of foreign buyers
The loss-making site is shutting down its UK offices
How the auction houses are encroaching on the dealers’ bailiwick, and why these are still in business
Gérard Champin is the president of new regulatory body for auction sales
Twentieth-century decorative arts market may shift to local firms and Phillips
Ushering in a new age of glamour on Phillips board
Fury at likely choice of railway warehouse as temporary replacement
But the local market is contracting
“London remains a huge centre for collectors all over Europe”
A slick campaign of prominent ads for multiples by contemporary artists is being counted in London, New York and San Francisco
Strongest sales to date for both houses
As last month’s antiquities sales boomed, The Art Newspaper surveyed leading dealers and specialists in New York
The art market strengthened and the salerooms saw their profits leap, however the pre-tax profits of dealers fell
Registering items in such databases can bring peace of mind