Latest News Articles by Anne Crane
Cocteau ram butts into Bonhams
04 October 2021On October 21 Bonhams will be holding a sale in its newly opened Paris saleroom devoted to works by the poet, writer, filmmaker and artist Jean Cocteau (1889- 1963) featuring graphic works, sculpture and ceramics.
Modern sculpture’s power couple: Works by the Lalannes continue to rise at auction
25 September 2021Demand for works by the artist duo Claude Lalanne (1925-2019) and her husband François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) continues on a roll.
Auction to be staged in a Portuguese palace
20 September 2021Lisbon firm Veritas is holding an estate sale of works from the collection of the Count of Póvoa, D Manuel de Souza e Holstein-Beck, who died in 2011.
Early Jawlensky discovery offered in France
20 September 2021An early work by Alexej von Jawlenksy (1864-1914) will feature in the Côte Basque auction in Saint-Jean-de-Luz on November 19.
Golden discovery brings coin hoard to market
20 September 2021Cache of 17th century coins found during restoration of medieval home in Brittany
Aivazovsky marine scene provides Maine highlight
20 September 2021Sought-after Russian artist stormed to US sale stardom with a marine scene
Mickey Mouse toy from 1950s offered in Chicago
20 September 2021This 1950s battery-operated Mickey Mouse toy is part of a selection of Disney-related items in Potter & Potter’s Steiff, Toys and Pop Culture auction.
Dedicated sale of enamelled advertising signs in Paris
20 September 2021Baron Ribeyre & Associés is holding a two-day auction at Drouot in Paris devoted to a collection of enamelled advertising signs from 1900-60.
Print by Grosvenor School artist Lill Tschudi emerges in Massachusetts auction
20 September 2021This 1932 linocut is by the Swiss artist Lill Tschudi (1911-2004), who studied at the Grosvenor School of Modern Art.
First edition of Ian Fleming’s 'Casino Royale' saved from a skip
20 September 2021This first edition of Ian Fleming’s Casino Royale will be offered for sale by Scammell Auctions in Adelaide on October 11.
High view of Boulogne
20 September 2021This 1930 view of Boulogne on a misty day was painted by Albert Marquet (1875-1947).
Two single-owner collections in California
20 September 2021Andrew Jones in Los Angeles is selling two single-owner collections in online-only auctions in October.
Hats off at Sotheby's to ‘Les Arts sous influence Napoléon’
13 September 2021To mark the 200th anniversary of Napoleon’s death, Sotheby’s is holding an auction from September 15-22 in Paris titled Les Arts sous Influence: Napoléon.
Take the Left Bank ceramics trail
13 September 2021Covid halts foreign exhibitors but 14th edition of Paris Parcours will run with resident dealers
Majolica mania at Paris gallery
13 September 2021Galerie Vauclair, situated on the rue de Beaune, will be showcasing its current exhibition, 'Majolica Mania', during the Parcours de la Céramique.
Oppenheimer collection at Sotheby's includes Meissen created for founder of the factory Augustus the Strong
30 August 2021On September 14 Sotheby’s New York will be offering a select auction of early Meissen porcelain that includes pieces created for the collections of Augustus the Strong, who founded the famous factory.
Music maestros also in tune with toy collecting
30 August 2021The late songwriter/record producer Aaron Schroeder (1926-2009) built an international music-publishing network with Abby, his wife and business partner of 49 years.
Game for a George Jones pie
30 August 2021More than 200 lots of paintings, furniture and works of art from a number of different consignors will be on offer in Cottone’s auction on September 18.
The fun of the fair at Cologne auction
30 August 2021Auction Team Breker is holding its first sale of the autumn season on September 24-25 in Cologne.
Dealer Anthony Meyer celebrates stone fascination
23 August 2021“I have always been interested in stone,” says dealer Anthony Meyer.