If you live in the Boston area or happen to be in town this Friday night, November 11, I’ll be giving an illustrated talk at the Boston International Fine Art Show at the Cyclorama. Titled “What Every Smart Collector Should Know: Lessons from the Connoisseurs,” the talk covers topics including:
* Determining what kind of […]
Shannon’s
William Trost Richards, Mountain Lake, 1861
estimate: $60,000–$80,000
realized: $215,000
“You can have anything you find in there, dear,” said the woman’s mother as the younger woman sifted through her closet. The daughter pulled out a picture, mounted in a crappy frame, and brought it to Shannon’s in Greenwich, Conn. Although it appeared to be unsigned, auctioneer Gene […]
Sotheby’s
Faberge gold, gilded silver and translucent desk clock
estimate: $200,000–$300,000
realized: $1.2 million
It’s proven time and time again: single-owner sales with name recognition or connoisseurship status bring a premium on the auction block. The Lily and Edmond J. Safra collection, sold at Sotheby’s last week, was no exception. For those collectors who missed out on grabbing a […]
If you’re in New York on Saturday, November 6, stop by the Seventh Regiment Armory. I’ll be moderating a panel at the IFPDA International Print Fair, entitled “Is There Any Art in the Art Market, or Is It Just About Money?” I’ll play ringmaster to a lively and opinionated group of dealers, collectors and auction […]
