Latest News Articles by Anne Crane
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Paris drawings auctions: French 17th century works take centre stage
12 March 2018Artcurial has a large number of works on paper as part of its March 21 auction of Old Master and 19th century paintings and drawings at its Paris rooms, accounting for around 40% of the 195 lots.
Dealer highlights at Asia Week New York 2018
05 March 2018A selection of stand-out items that dealers will have on offer as part of Asia Week New York (AWNY).
Asia Week New York: the springboard for Asian stars
05 March 2018Mid March in Manhattan is when the art market turns its cultural and commercial face east. This is the first of two New York Asian auction series (the other is in September), but what distinguishes the spring event, dubbed Asia Week New York (AWNY), is the input of dealer exhibitions.
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Selected highlights of the TEFAF Maastricht 2018 fair
26 February 2018Whether it’s an object saved for years or an item secured only yesterday, TEFAF will boast a wide range for sale.
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René Boivin Starfish brooch doubles estimate at Paris jewellery auction
21 February 2018A ruby and amethyst set Starfish brooch, one of the signature designs from the French jewellery house René Boivin, was the toast of the jewellery sale held by French auction firm Chayette et Cheval in Paris.
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From Coco Chanel’s bedroom furniture to a Louis XVI style dog basket – 5 highlights from Artcurial’s auction of items from The Ritz hotel
19 February 2018It’s a name synonymous with luxury. The Ritz in Paris has been accommodating the rich and famous for 120 years since César Ritz opened the doors of his hotel on the Place Vendôme to the public on June 1, 1898.
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Collecting couple with traditional tastes
19 February 2018English furniture, works of art and decorations of the most traditional kind were the object of a 365-lot, single-owner sale held by Doyle (25/20/12.5%) buyer’s premium in New York.
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Bordeaux town house contents auctions includes 18th century cased diorama
19 February 2018The entire contents of a Bordeaux town house are to be offered for sale in the city by Briscadieu on March 3.
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Murillo painting emerges at Madrid sale
19 February 2018An oil on canvas by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (Seville, 1617-82) which has recently been examined and published by Dr Benito Navarrate Prieto, and incorporated into the body of Murillo’s work, is a highlight of the next paintings auction at Ansorena, Madrid, on March 6-8.
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Chiparus figures in Maryland
19 February 2018Among the most popular of the collectable bronze and ivory figures created by the Paris-based sculptor/designer Demêtre Chiparus are his models of dancers.
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Pioneers of Martinware market in focus at Canadian auction
12 February 2018When Bill Kime, senior decorative arts specialist at the Waddington’s (20% buyer’s premium) saleroom, was contacted early last year by a couple from British Columbia about selling their collection of Martinware, he jumped at the chance.
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Auction exhibits colour range of Lalique glass as Mueller collection heads to Sotheby’s Australia
09 February 2018More than 130 pieces of Art Deco glass by the famous French manufacturer René Lalique are coming up for auction at Sotheby’s Australia in Sydney next month.
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René Boivin Starfish brooch leads jewellery highlights at Paris auction
08 February 2018An ensemble of six pieces by the famous French jewellery house René Boivin is to be offered at auction in Paris by Chayette & Cheval.
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Auction previews from New York and Paris
05 February 2018A selection of stand-out lots in upcoming sales.
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Rembrandt Bugatti model of a puma among early sales at Brussels art fair BRAFA
02 February 2018The BRAFA art fair is holding its latest staging at the Tour & Taxis exhibition centre in Brussels with a number of the exhibitors making good sales at the private view.
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Madrid auction offers sumptuous walnut, the Bargueño desk
29 January 2018Bargueño desks, designed to hold documents and money, originated in Renaissance Spain and remained popular through the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries.
Drawings in New York – Big Apple show is larger slice
22 January 2018Drawings fair now also includes paintings and sculpture to complement the core focus...
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Martyn Gregory at Master Drawings New York 2018
22 January 2018For Master Drawings New York this year, London dealer Martyn Gregory is focusing on one female artist and her output during her extensive (and, for the time, very intrepid) travels around the world.
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Twenty-eight works to wow the drawings world
22 January 2018An auction series devoted to Old Master paintings, drawings and works of art has long been a feature of the first month of the year in New York for Sotheby’s and Christie’s.
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Tomasso Brothers Fine Art at Master Drawings New York 2018
22 January 2018One outcome of Master Drawings New York’s expansion to take in paintings and sculpture as well as works on paper is the inclusion this year of Tomasso Brothers Fine Art, specialist in sculpture and works of art.