Sotheby’s New York Contemporary Art Evening Auction that was held on May 18 exceeded all expectations, raising almost $319.2 million from 50 lots initially estimated at $211 million, with only 2 lots remained unsold. The biggest surprise for the whole fine art market was the...
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New York May Sales Results
How to Ship Antique Furniture?
Antique furniture and family heirlooms have a certain sentimental value for many people, so no wonder that shipping these fragile items requires attention to detail and extra care. This is also the reason why it is so important to find a reliable furniture shipping company...
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Where to Buy Affordable Contemporary Art in New York?
No one will argue with the fact that New York galleries are home to some of the finest examples of modern and contemporary art in the world. In fact, there is a gallery for every intellectual and aesthetic taste. This is especially true for Manhattan, which...
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What Fine Art Pieces You Can Start Collecting Right Now
Buying fine art and collecting fine art are two different things. While buying fine art is a random activity that is subject to the vagaries of luck and personal preferences, art collecting is more of a purposeful act based on a long-term commitment. The only...
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New York May Sales of Modern & Contemporary Art 2017
Although Frieze Art Fair New York, which brings together some of the best modern and contemporary art galleries in the world, is already closed and will return only in May 2018, international experts, dealers, museums, and art collectors still have a lot of work ahead of them....
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How to Care for Large Sculptures?
Our cities and towns are filled with beautiful statues, modern large sculptures, and amazing monuments that have stood the test of time. Some of them are really picture-worthy and extraordinary; others are not so. However, each outdoor sculpture requires an incredible amount of work to...
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Everything You Should Know about Art Hanging
Buying paintings, pictures, posters, or any other pieces of modern wall art is not that easy. However, when it comes to the best way of their arrangement, choosing appropriate frames, and art hanging on the whole, the task becomes even more complicated. Have you ever...
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Tips for Buying Fine Art as an Investment
The global fine art market is booming. More and more people are buying paintings, prints, and even large sculptures as an investment. However, since the fine art market is a complex, ever-changing mechanism, there is no guarantee of profitability. A beautiful piece of art hanging...
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