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2,000-Year-Old Roman Emperor Torso to Hit Sotheby's Block with $12M Estimate market-auction
A remarkable 2,000-year-old torso of a Roman emperor from the Julio-Claudian era will be auctioned by Sotheby's in New York on October 21, 2026. This exquisite marble piece is…
Un portrait inédit de Brigitte Bardot par Kees van Dongen aux enchères chez Artcurial pendant Art Basel Paris market-auction
Un portrait de Brigitte Bardot peint par Kees van Dongen (1877–1968) sera mis aux enchères par Artcurial le 24 octobre 2026 à Paris, durant la semaine d'Art Basel Paris. L'œuvre,…
Gertrude Abercrombie Estate Sale Find Sparks $1.35 Million Auction Battle market-auction
A Gertrude Abercrombie painting discovered at an estate sale in Kalamazoo, Michigan, for $30 ignited a bidding war that reached $1.35 million, according to the New York Times. The…
Sotheby's to Auction Rare Nanotyrannus Fossil 'Jodi' for Up to $9 Million market-auction
This month, Sotheby's is set to auction a Nanotyrannus fossil named "Jodi," with an estimated value between $6 million and $9 million. Unearthed in 2019 by rancher Jodi Pierson in…
Informa Acquires Independent Art Fair, Expanding to Twice-Annual Event market-auction
Informa, a conglomerate based in London specializing in publishing, research, business intelligence, and exhibitions, acquired the Independent Art Fair in 2025, following the…
Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Lists 381 Lafayette Street Studio for Sale market-auction
In August, the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation put up for sale the property at 381 Lafayette Street, which served as Rauschenberg's residence and studio, without revealing a price.…
Atari Bets on Retro Gaming as Grand Theft Auto VI Looms market-auction
In November 2026, Atari plans to launch Barbie Rewind and Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered, strategically steering clear of the competition posed by Grand Theft…
Dorotheum's October Auctions Feature NASA Early Mission Photographs market-auction
Dorotheum, one of the world's oldest Austrian auction houses, has scheduled a series of October sales that include a standout offering: "Iconic Photographs of Early NASA…
Jackson Pollock's Early New York Loft Listed for $1.9 Million market-auction
Listed for $1.9 million with Compass, the loft at 46 Carmine Street in Manhattan's West Village was home to Jackson Pollock starting in 1932. He lived there alongside his brother…
Skydance Corporation Debuts on New York Stock Exchange After $111 Billion Paramount-Warner Merger market-auction
On Tuesday, Skydance Corporation commenced trading on the NYSE after Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery for $111 billion, which followed nearly a year of…
Jeff Koons' Personal Art Collection Heads to Christie's with $100 Million Estimate market-auction
Christie's will auction nine pieces from Jeff Koons' collection, titled Heroes and Lovers, with an anticipated total of $100 million. While the auction house refers to the seller…
Roy Lichtenstein Coffee Table from His Personal Collection Heads to Sotheby's Auction market-auction
Sotheby's is currently conducting an online auction featuring an exquisite brass and glass coffee table crafted by renowned artist Roy Lichtenstein in the late 1960s. This auction…
Prime Day TV Deals Include Samsung The Frame and TCL Picture Frame Art TVs market-auction
During Amazon Prime Day, shoppers can find significant savings on art-centric televisions. The Samsung The Frame TV (LS03F) is priced at $898, reflecting a $600 discount, while…
DutyGorn Performance at Kruso Art Milan Unveils October 2026 Auction Catalogue market-auction
On 14 October 2026, Kruso Art, the auction house based in Milan, will feature a live performance by street artist DutyGorn at its newly established location in the former De…
Andreas Gursky's Rhine II: The Most Expensive Photograph and Its Platonic Ideal market-auction
Back in 2011, Andreas Gursky's Rhine II, a piece made in 1999 and displayed on plexiglass, sold for an astonishing $4 million, making it the priciest photograph ever at that…
Savin Couëlle's Organic Villa Pieds Dans L'Eau on Cavallo Island Listed for €18m market-auction
Villa Pieds Dans L'Eau, a waterside property on the Corsican island of Cavallo in the Strait of Bonifacio, is for sale through Lionard Luxury Real Estate at €18m. Designed by…
Hockney's Dog Painting 17 of Dachshund Stanley Heads to Christie's Auction for First Time market-auction
Christie's in London will auction Dog Painting 17, a 1994 artwork depicting David Hockney's dachshund, Stanley, with an estimated value of £1.5 million to £2.5 million. This marks…
Art Business Brief: Collectors Buy Direct, BUTTER Fair Pays Artists 100%, Singulart Gains Buyers, Holiday Shipping Rises market-auction
The Art Basel and UBS Survey of Global Collecting reveals that studio visits have become the most popular way for collectors to engage, with 20% of their spending now going…
Believe and IDOL Face Major Label Competition in Saturated Music Distribution Market market-auction
Believe and IDOL, two music distribution companies that have each passed the twenty-year mark, are confronting the entry of major record labels into their sector. The two firms…
Estate Disputes and Forgery Fallouts Test Posthumous Art Ownership in the US and Beyond market-auction
Recent legal actions and convictions in the United States highlight ongoing conflicts regarding valuation, authenticity, and copyright as the largest transfer of wealth between…
Döbritz Frankfurt Marks 60 Years with Over 1,000 Lots, Led by Eugenie Bandell market-auction
On 17 October 2026, the Frankfurt auction house Döbritz will commemorate its 60th anniversary with a sale showcasing over 1,000 items, including fine art, furniture, silver,…
Sotheby's to Auction Rare Nanotyrannus After $50.1mn T. rex Sale market-auction
A rare Nanotyrannus fossil is set to go under the hammer at Sotheby's, a sale that underscores the continued strength of the prehistoric specimen market. The planned auction…
Colasanti Casa d'Aste to Auction 333 Lots of Silver and Tableware, Led by Meissen and Herend Services market-auction
On 15 October, Colasanti Casa d'Aste will conduct a live auction named "Argenti e l'arte della tavola," showcasing 333 lots that include silver, porcelain, crystal, and various…
Gaurav Gupta Opens Permanent Paris Couture Atelier in 8th Arrondissement market-auction
On October 2, Gaurav Gupta, a couturier originally from Delhi, inaugurated a permanent couture atelier in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, which operates by appointment only. This…
Artcurial to Auction Louis Grandchamp des Raux Collection During Art Basel Paris 2026 market-auction
Artcurial is set to auction Louis Grandchamp des Raux's collection, A shared Modernity, on October 24, 2026, at Art Basel Paris. This collection comprises nearly 75 pieces created…
Luhring Augustine chiude lo spazio di Tribeca: resta solo la sede di Chelsea market-auction
Luhring Augustine, una galleria d'arte di prestigio che rappresenta artisti come Christopher Wool e Salman Toor, ha chiuso la sua sede di Tribeca al 17 di White Street, aperta nel…
Noel Gallagher's Epiphone Guitar Fetches £12,000 at Worcestershire Auction market-auction
At Littleton Auctions in Worcestershire, a limited edition Epiphone guitar in Manchester City blue, previously owned by Noel Gallagher, fetched £12,000. Crafted in 1997, this…
Tyler Perry Lists Beverly Hills Megamansion Chateau Reve for $57 Million market-auction
Tyler Perry has put his Beverly Hills estate on the market for $57 million through Santiago Arana of The Agency. The roughly 22.5-acre property, acquired in 2004 for $4.3 million,…
Dib Bangkok Acquires Eight Melanie Daniel Paintings After New York Exhibition market-auction
Asya Geisberg Gallery has announced that Dib Bangkok has purchased eight artworks from Canadian artist Melanie Daniel. This acquisition comes after her exhibition, Here a Dead…
Paramount Skydance e Warner Bros. Discovery: la nuova società si chiamerà Skydance market-auction
La società nata dalla fusione tra Paramount Skydance e Warner Bros. Discovery assumerà la denominazione Skydance. L'annuncio è stato dato da David Ellison, a capo della Skydance…
Berkeley Hills Home Built for Photographer Henry Bowles Lists for $1,088,000 market-auction
A residence at 141 Fairlawn Drive in the Berkeley Hills, California, commissioned in the early 1970s by architectural photographer Henry Bowles, has hit the market for $1,088,000…
Eittem and Frick Collection Collaborate on Accessories Inspired by Historic Mansion market-auction
Eittem, a luxury brand based in New York, has collaborated with the Frick Collection to design accessories that draw inspiration from the museum's historic mansion. This…
Gertrude Abercrombie Painting Bought for $30 Sells for $1.3m, Setting Auction Record market-auction
A modest artwork by Gertrude Abercrombie, acquired for $30 during an estate sale in Michigan, achieved a remarkable $1.3 million at Freeman's in New York on 1 October,…
Noel Gallagher's MTV Unplugged Guitar Sets Oasis Auction Record at £226,800 market-auction
On Thursday, Propstore conducted its Music Live Auction from Hertfordshire, where a signed acoustic guitar that Noel Gallagher played during Oasis's 1996 MTV Unplugged performance…
Milan Cathedral Foundation Acquires Gaffurio Codex at Il Ponte Auction for €230,400 market-auction
On 30 September and 1 October, the Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo di Milano purchased the Codice Gaffurio, a manuscript detailing medieval and Renaissance music theory authored by…
Sotheby's to Auction $180m Van Gogh 'Blossoming Chestnut Trees' in New York market-auction
On 18 November, Sotheby's is set to auction Vincent van Gogh's Blossoming Chestnut Trees (May 1890) in New York, with an anticipated hammer price of $180 million, totaling $207…
New York Judge Blocks Kavi Gupta Gallery from Selling 150 Works in $2.05 Million Dispute market-auction
A temporary restraining order has been issued by a judge in New York, stopping Chicago dealer Kavi Gupta and his gallery from selling or disposing of around 150 artworks involved…
Phillips Offers Middle Eastern Photography Collection as Auctions Test Cross-Collecting market-auction
On October 8, Phillips in New York will auction eleven photographs from a Middle Eastern collection, showcasing works by renowned artists such as Helmut Newton, Penn, Sugimoto,…
Mármore de Pietro Bracci comprado por £300 em ferro-velho britânico vai a leilão market-auction
Um colecionador adquiriu uma escultura de mármore de aproximadamente 60 centímetros, retratando o papa Clemente XII, por £300 em uma loja de salvados em Wiltshire, Inglaterra.…
Audemars Piguet Debuts First Jewelry Collection, Royal Oak Joaillerie, During Paris Fashion Week market-auction
On the inaugural day of Paris Fashion Week, Audemars Piguet unveiled its Royal Oak Joaillerie collection, which comprises 18 exquisite items, such as necklaces, earrings, cuffs,…

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