Russian Billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev Testifies in Contentious Sotheby’s Trial
Rybolovlev took the stand for the first time in his ongoing case against the auction house. The post Russian Billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev Testifies in Contentious Sotheby’s Trial appeared first on...
View ArticleA Key Sotheby’s Executive Took the Witness Stand, as Epic Rybolovlev Fraud...
All eyes are on Sotheby's executive Sam Valette this week as he testifies about multi-million dollar private deals. The post A Key Sotheby’s Executive Took the Witness Stand, as Epic Rybolovlev Fraud...
View ArticleSotheby’s Exec Paints an Ugly Picture of Yves Bouvier’s Deceptions in Ongoing...
Sotheby's attorneys are shining a spotlight on the Swiss dealer's role in the alleged fraud. The post Sotheby’s Exec Paints an Ugly Picture of Yves Bouvier’s Deceptions in Ongoing Rybolovlev Trial...
View ArticleDetails of Da Vinci and Modigliani Transactions Emerge as Rybolovlev Trial...
Witnesses recounted a dinner in Paris, a lunch in St. Barts, and code names like "cottonmouth," in testimony outlining how sales of trophy artworks took place. The post Details of Da Vinci and...
View ArticleHistoric Dia Building In Chelsea Can Be Yours For $68 Million
A buyer could use the space as a gallery or to store a private collection or could redevelop the property. The post Historic Dia Building In Chelsea Can Be Yours For $68 Million appeared first on...
View ArticleThe Southampton Mansion of Art’s Disgraced ‘Red Queen’ Is Auctioned For $79...
The asking price had at one time been $150 million. The post The Southampton Mansion of Art’s Disgraced ‘Red Queen’ Is Auctioned For $79 Million—a Discount appeared first on Artnet News.
View ArticleSotheby’s Reports Solid 2023 Sales Totals, Despite Market Challenges
The house's $7.9 billion haul bumped up against 2022's record figure. The post Sotheby’s Reports Solid 2023 Sales Totals, Despite Market Challenges appeared first on Artnet News.
View ArticleHow an Eight-Year Copyright Suit Against Richard Prince Finally Came to an End
The artist will pay two photographers $650,000, an outcome that both sides are spinning in the press. The post How an Eight-Year Copyright Suit Against Richard Prince Finally Came to an End appeared...
View ArticleSotheby’s Cleared of Fraud in Suit by Russian Billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev
The jury returned its verdict, which concerned four art deals, after deliberating for five hours. The post Sotheby’s Cleared of Fraud in Suit by Russian Billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev appeared first on...
View ArticleWork of the Week: The Guttmann Mouse Helmet
A rare piece of Roman armor bearing unusual symbols sold at Christie's New York for $1.26 million. The post Work of the Week: The Guttmann Mouse Helmet appeared first on Artnet News.
View ArticleIn Wake of Frieze Acquisition, Armory Show Director Nicole Berry to Depart
She is moving on to a new role at the Hammer Museum. The post In Wake of Frieze Acquisition, Armory Show Director Nicole Berry to Depart appeared first on Artnet News.
View ArticleWork of the Week: Vincent Van Gogh’s ‘Tête de Paysanne à la Coiffe Blanche’
Another work by the Dutch artist from the same time period was just acquired by a Rotterdam museum. The post Work of the Week: Vincent Van Gogh’s ‘Tête de Paysanne à la Coiffe Blanche’ appeared first...
View ArticleThe Every Woman Biennial Champions More Than 200 Artists. Here’s a Look Inside
Pieces by Swoon, Pussy Riot, and many others are on offer at the event, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The post The Every Woman Biennial Champions More Than 200 Artists. Here’s a...
View ArticleThe British Museum Initiates Proceedings Against Ex-Curator Over Alleged Thefts
A new legal filing lays out a trail of damning evidence following a police search of former employee's home. The post The British Museum Initiates Proceedings Against Ex-Curator Over Alleged Thefts...
View ArticleDisgraced Art Dealer Inigo Philbrick Is Out of Prison—and Planning a Comeback
'I'd like to get re-established as an art dealer," he says in a splashy new magazine feature. The post Disgraced Art Dealer Inigo Philbrick Is Out of Prison—and Planning a Comeback appeared first on...
View ArticleFortnight Institute, New York Gallery That Championed Experimental Artists,...
Somaya Critchlow, and Chris Oh were among those who had key shows at the East Village space over its eight-year run. The post Fortnight Institute, New York Gallery That Championed Experimental Artists,...
View ArticleBlue-Chip Pioneer Marlborough Gallery Will Shutter, Following Turmoil
The nearly 80-year-old firm championed postwar giants at branches in multiple countries. It plans to sell its inventory. The post Blue-Chip Pioneer Marlborough Gallery Will Shutter, Following Turmoil...
View ArticleHere Are the 10 Most Expensive Lots Sold at Auction in February 2024
Old Masters dominated this month, with a few unusual contemporary pieces also making the cut. The post Here Are the 10 Most Expensive Lots Sold at Auction in February 2024 appeared first on Artnet News.
View Article‘Bad Painter’ Neil Jenney Curates a Tribeca Gallery’s First Show
Contemporary Realism is in the spotlight at Isabel Sullivan's new venture The post ‘Bad Painter’ Neil Jenney Curates a Tribeca Gallery’s First Show appeared first on Artnet News.
View ArticlePainter Rocco Ritchie, Son of Madonna, Takes a Bow with Miami Pop-Up
From a young age, art 'gave me a place to escape,' the artist says in an interview. The post Painter Rocco Ritchie, Son of Madonna, Takes a Bow with Miami Pop-Up appeared first on Artnet News.
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