Auctions Surprise JMW Turner Discovery Could Fetch $500,000 at Auction The watercolor of Venice was identified after its owner submitted it for appraisal at Christie's. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, 3 days ago
Auctions Sotheby’s Taps Japan Head to Lead Asian Business Masumi Shinohara is a veteran of the luxury industry and a relative newcomer to the auction house. By Vivienne Chow, 3 days ago
Auctions Unique 19th-Century Double-Sided Portrait by American Folk Art Icon Resurfaces The work by revered painter Ammi Phillips will be offered at Christie's Americana sale. By Eileen Kinsella, Jan 6, 2025
Auctions Here Are the Most Expensive Lots Sold at Auction in 2024 Magritte was king, and New York salesrooms dominated, but a few other cities managed to make the cut. By Eileen Kinsella, Dec 30, 2024
Auctions These Are the 10 Most Expensive Artworks Sold at Auction in November 2024 A nine-figure Magritte finished first. And another Magritte, of the same subject, managed to grab the 10th spot. By Eileen Kinsella, Dec 24, 2024
Auctions Oldest Ten Commandments Tablet Rakes in More Than $5 Million at Auction The coveted lot hammered after 10 minutes of furious bidding. By Adam Schrader, Dec 18, 2024
Auctions Sold! 5 Auction Moments That Rocked the Boat in 2024 From a multimillion dollar banana to the end of a museum, these are the standout moments from a year on the auction house floor. By Eileen Kinsella, Dec 18, 2024
Auctions Christie’s: Auction Sales Fell 16 Percent This Year Private sales helped cover some of the gap. By Eileen Kinsella, Dec 17, 2024
Auctions Lost Camille Claudel Masterpiece Found Hidden in Cloth Poised to Fetch Millions at Auction The sculpture was found in an apartment that had been unused for 15 years. By Richard Whiddington, Dec 13, 2024
Auctions Sting Is Selling His Classic Design Collection The Bonhams auction also includes pricey lots from François-Xavier Lalanne. By Richard Whiddington, Dec 12, 2024
Auctions Botticelli’s $12.6 Million Masterpiece Leads London’s Old Masters Sales The 15th-century work had never before been offered at auction. By Vivienne Chow, Dec 10, 2024
Auctions First A.I.-Authenticated Artwork Sells Big at Auction in ‘Pivotal Test Case’ Germann Auctions in Zurich was the first auction house to use A.I. authentication to certify artworks for sale in what they called a 'resounding success.' By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Dec 5, 2024
Auctions A Poignant Painting Made by Gustav Klimt and His Brother Sells for $2.8 Million Klimt added portraits of their family to his brother's painting after his death. By Verity Babbs, Dec 5, 2024
Auctions Is Demand for Market Darling Yoshitomo Nara’s Work Cooling? Artnet’s analytics reveal that global auction sales of Nara’s work have dropped by 56 percent since 2021. By Eileen Kinsella, Dec 3, 2024
Auctions Woof! This Famous Dog Portrait Could Fetch Up to $2.5 Million One of artist George Stubb's best known works, the portrait reflects changing social attitudes toward dogs. By Sarah Cascone, Nov 28, 2024
