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Middle Eastern and South Asian works owned by embattled Dubai-based private equity firm carry much lower estimates than prices paid a decade ago
Our pick from this week's fairs and auctions
On the eve of the 1-54 fair for contemporary African art, we talk to an artist, a curator, an art fair founder, a gallerist and an auctioneer about the long overdue recognition of the diverse art of a continent. Produced in association with Bonhams, auctioneers since 1793.
The British auction house brings in former Sotheby’s financial executive Bruno Vinciguerra as part of the deal
Christie’s introduces day sale format and established names give way to new talent
Advisory group NM Rothschild has reportedly been brought in to oversee a possible sale of the British auction house
The heads of Christie's, Bonhams and Phillips speak on market shifts, challenges and why they believe their model will succeed
Christie’s and Sotheby’s dominate in terms of value but smaller firms can compete in the field of Asian art, with the internet’s help
We talk Titian, Constable, Veneziano, Wright of Derby, Van Dyck and, yes, Leonardo, with art historian Bendor Grosvenor. And we get Judd Tully’s views on Miami’s annual art fair.
Rothschild's El Greco, a candlelit scene by Joseph Wright of Derby and an out of season crucifixion scene lead pre-Christmas sales
Budapest government strengthens claim for rest of long-disputed hoard after handing over €15m
The authenticity of Jeune Fille aux Cheveux Noirs is questioned, but only by some experts
A careful look at the catalogues unveils some of the peculiar dynamics of the market for Turkish contemporary art
Christie’s totals higher, but Sotheby’s had the standout individual piece
Experts blame poor sales on a dearth of representation in US museums
The East German intelligence service confiscated hundreds of items in the 1970s and 1980s, which are now being returned to their rightful owners and their heirs
Based on its belief that the Sevso silver rightfully belongs to Hungary, the Hungarian government is seeking an out-of-court settlement with Lord Northampton
Last month the auction house told us it would not sell the hoard, but now it says it might
Scholars, curators, dealers and collectors have been invited to the private exhibition of the treasure known for its astonishing provenance
The luxury-goods mogul had owned a 49.9% stake in the auction house
Dolphins, horses, dogs and elephants are redefining the notion of “art brut”
Renoir, Sisley, Pissarro and Degas are yesterday’s stars
Percentage rates are down in many areas for the first half of the season
The 'futures' department aims at spotting the antiques of tomorrow
100 to be sold, including Thomas Cromwell from the studio of Hans Holbein
Top dealer Giuseppe Eskenazi blames the auction houses
Tribal art expected to do well at upcoming sales
