Art Market
London’s art fair season begins – but with a few casualties
A round-up of this week’s top art market stories: LAPADA and START Art Fair return to London, but Multiplied and Art16 are no more
September art fair highlights
London’s LAPADA has a tempting range of offerings, while Fine Art Asia continues to thrive with impressive Chinese and Tibetan objects
The Biennale des Antiquaires is for serious collectors
With previously unseen paintings by followers of Bosch and works by leading 20th-century Spanish artists, the fair has upped its game
From branding to Brexit: inside the Art Business Conference
Now in its third year, the event in London addresses some of the most pressing topics affecting the sector
Drop in the value of sterling attracts global buyers
June’s auctions see works by Moore, Saville and Picardy exceeding expectations, while several museum-worthy pieces change hands
The market is hot for contemporary Chinese ink painting
Contemporary Chinese ink painting is the perfect middleground between the old and the new
Serious business at Parcours des Mondes
The first ever exhibition of Tsogo land pieces and a hairpin made from Zulu ivory are among the highlights at Parcours des Mondes
New attributions for Brian Sewell’s Old Master drawings
A round-up of this week’s top art market stories, including new attributions for drawings in Brian Sewell’s collection and changes in Sotheby’s shareholders
Sotheby’s second quarter results suggest shaky art market
Sotheby’s results suggest a shaky market | Sotheby’s second quarter results paint a picture of seasonal inconsistencies, and the difficulty…
Tribal art on its own terms
Originally associated with the modernist art of Picasso and Matisse, tribal art has experienced a surge in popularity with outstanding pieces now being valued as artworks in their own right
What do auction house private sales mean for collectors and the art market?
What lies behind the growth of the auction house private sale, and what are its ramifications for collectors and the wider art market?
Chinese art market rises as the West drops back
Plus: Old Masters of the Old Masters on the move | Beatrix Potter at 150 | The Leslie Waddington Collection
Summer art fair highlights
From Italian art in Monaco to unusual tribal objects in London, this summer’s art fairs have rich offerings
Dutch connections and elaborate treasures at London’s auction houses
A look at some of the highlights at Christie’s and Sotheby’s this week
How is London’s art market faring after the Brexit vote?
It’s been a turbulent week, but the mood at London’s auction houses and art fairs is cautiously optimistic
My masterpiece selection: Lauren Prakke
For the collector and art patron, Michelangelo’s David and an Ico Parisi sofa are timeless triumphs
My masterpiece selection: Gabriele Finaldi
From Velázquez to Bach, the director of the National Gallery chooses his favourite masterpieces
My masterpiece selection: Ron Arad
The Royal Academician and designer’s favourite masterpieces include London Zoo’s Penguin Pool
My masterpiece selection: Guy Oliver
Dürer, the Frick Collection and the Bugatti Type 35 make it onto designer Guy Oliver’s list
Does today’s gallery system work for artists?
Representation by a leading gallery can make an artist’s career. But do commercial galleries hold too much sway over contemporary art and artists?
Toned down and grown up: highlights from this year’s Masterpiece London
In six years, the fair has shaken off its early reputation for extravagance, but the works on show are as eclectic and enjoyable as ever
Art Basel takes a historical turn
Why artists’ estates were the talk of the fair. Plus collector selfies, the cheapest piece at Basel and medieval books in a contemporary world
Art Basel strives to look beyond the exclusive world of the fair
This year’s edition has a notably political edge, while the Art Basel organisation is working on wider cultural partnerships
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