Latest News Articles by Anne Crane
American War of Independence letters head to auction on both sides of the Atlantic
19 April 2018Letters from some of the famous participants in the American War of Independence written during the conflict will feature in sales on both sides of the Atlantic over the coming weeks.
One sheet, two drawings
16 April 2018Two chalk drawings on one sheet purchased by Christian Adrien in 1982 from Jacques Petithory were later revealed to be studies by Jean-Marc Nattier (1685-1766) for known portraits.
Drawings week expands further
16 April 2018Increasing number of auctions and shows around the Salon make Paris a must in March.
Fresh to market Gauguin paintings and a van Gogh landscape come to auction in Paris
10 April 2018Five early works by Gauguin that have never before been on the market and a landscape by van Gogh that has spent eight years hanging in the Van Gogh Museum are to be offered at auction in Paris in June as part of Artcurial’s auction of Impressionist and Modern art.
Bugatti panther bronze prowls into Christie's Paris auction
09 April 2018Christie’s spring decorative arts sale will take place on May 22. It features works by some of the current hot favourites in this field, notably the Lalannes and Rembrandt Bugatti.
Thousand Wedgwood pieces from single owner on offer in Virginia
09 April 2018Quinn’s Auction Galleries is selling a collection of around 1000 pieces of Wedgwood assembled by Adele Barnett, the founder and past president of Washington DC’s Wedgwood Society, and her husband Alan. The collection is to be offered in its Falls Church saleroom on April 14.
Italian panel from a medieval chest on offer in Vienna
09 April 2018A panel front from a cassone will feature in the April 24 sale of Old Master paintings to be held by Dorotheum in Vienna.
European tools set to measure up in Massachusetts
09 April 2018The central 350-lot section of the auction of clocks, watches and scientific instruments to be held by Skinner in Marlborough on April 20 comprises a single-owner collection of European tools.
Sonia Delauney scarf among prints and fashion at dedicated French auction
09 April 2018Piasa is holding a second auction devoted to the colourful works of the Ukrainian-born artist Sonia Delaunay (1885-1975) on April 26.
Body art: Paris auction house offers selection of scarves and evening bags in auction of Sonia Delaunay works
07 April 2018This month Piasa is holding a second auction devoted to the colourful works of the Ukrainian-born artist Sonia Delaunay (1885-1975).
V&A Museum buys large embroidery made for Louis XIV’s mistress at Brussels fair
03 April 2018The Victoria & Albert Museum has purchased a rare 17th century wall hanging from the Belgian restorer and weaver De Wit Fine Tapestries.
UK buyer wins as €1.8m Meynier resurfaces
02 April 2018A rediscovered neoclassical painting by Charles Meynier somersaulted nine times over its estimate to sell for €1.8m (£1.57m) at a sale in Nantes.
Christie’s brings in three European dealers for Hong Kong showcase
02 April 2018Christie’s is ringing the changes for its auction series in Hong Kong this spring by inviting three European dealers exhibit works at its sale venue.
Huge photograph archive of luxury transatlantic liner Normandie heads to Paris auction
02 April 2018Synonymous with luxury and style, the Normandie epitomised the Art Deco era.
Buyers pack the aisles at Salon du Dessin opening
23 March 2018The Salon du Dessin opened this week for its 27th edition at the Palais Brongniart in the Bourse district of Paris. There was the usual mix of languages at this international event that draws collectors, dealers and curators to Paris from far afield to see what new discoveries the 39 exhibitors have bought to the specialist works on paper fair.
Auction previews from Paris, Pennsylvania and Zurich
19 March 2018A selection of stand-out lots from sales in Paris, Pennsylvania and Zurich.
Polarised market for English ceramics highlighted by single-owner sales in Exeter and Derby
19 March 2018Collecting traditional English ceramics is still a popular pursuit on both sides of the Atlantic – but one where purchases are always tailored to fit the purse strings of the core collecting audience.
Hessel collection among highlights at Christie’s
12 March 2018Christie’s has two dedicated drawings sales, one devoted to Old Master and 19th century works on March 21, the other to modern works on paper on March 22.
Exhibitor highlights at the Salon du Dessin
12 March 2018The roster of exhibitor names at the Salon du Dessin underscores the international standing of this specialist event. Although it is organised by a committee of Paris dealers, more than half the participants come from overseas.
Sotheby’s Adrien collection includes big-name drawings
12 March 2018Sotheby’s has something special to offer for the Paris drawings fest – a single-owner collection formed by a dedicated couple that, say the auctioneers, is the fruit of a life dedicated to a passion for painting and drawings.