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Lost 1951 Abercrombie Painting Fetches Record $1.35M After $30 Estate Sale Discovery
arts-and-culture8 days ago

Lost 1951 Abercrombie Painting Fetches Record $1.35M After $30 Estate Sale Discovery

A 1951 painting by Chicago artist Gertrude Abercrombie, purchased for $30 at a Michigan estate sale, sold for $1.35 million at auction in New York. The work, titled 'Alderman Merriam's Shells,' had been missing from public view for roughly 75 years. The sale price shattered the previous world auction record for the artist, far exceeding the pre-sale estimate of $150,000 to $250,000. The painting was authenticated by art historian Susan Weininger after a collector recognized the signature and cross-referenced it with archival photographs from a 2026 retrospective exhibition.

via CNN|
#alderman-merriams-shells#art-market#arts-and-culture
Lost Surrealist Painting Found for $30 in Michigan to Sell for $250K in NYC
arts-and-culture23 days ago

Lost Surrealist Painting Found for $30 in Michigan to Sell for $250K in NYC

A painting by American surrealist Gertrude Abercrombie, purchased for $30 at a Michigan estate sale, is expected to fetch up to $250,000 at a New York auction. The work, 'Alderman Merriam's Shells' (1951), had been missing from public view for 75 years after being gifted to a doctor. It was authenticated by Susan Weininger and will be sold by Freeman's Auctions on October 1.

via New York Post|
#art-market#arts-and-culture#chicago-surrealism
Lucien Smith: Painter Who Built Artistic Communities Dies at 37
arts1 month ago

Lucien Smith: Painter Who Built Artistic Communities Dies at 37

Lucien Smith, a New York painter who rose in the early 2010s with his Rain Paintings, has died at 37; he used his early commercial success to fund a Chinatown nonprofit for emerging artists and to launch a restaurant, later creating FOOD in Montauk to merge art with community. His career reflected the art market’s volatility, from a record-setting Winnie‑the‑Pooh painting to periods away from galleries, while he pursued photography, NFTs and resale royalties and continued making work and solo shows. His death was confirmed by close associates and no cause was disclosed.

via culturedmag.com|
#art-market#arts#lucien-smith
Tech Wealth Sparks Record-Setting Half-Year in Art, Fossils, and Watches
business2 months ago

Tech Wealth Sparks Record-Setting Half-Year in Art, Fossils, and Watches

Major auction houses posted nearly $10 billion in the first half of 2026 as AI- and tech-driven wealth fuels a broad rebound in art, watches, cars, diamonds and even dinosaur fossils; standout sales include Pollock’s Number 7A for $181 million and a Tyrannosaurus rex fossil, ‘Gus,’ for $50.1 million—the most ever for a fossil. The surge spans online bidding and younger buyers, with Christie’s reporting 30% of buyers new to the house, 47% millennials or younger, and 85% of bids placed online.

via CNBC|
#art-market#auctions#business
Hockney’s private farewell: two mourners honor a global artistic legacy
arts3 months ago

Hockney’s private farewell: two mourners honor a global artistic legacy

David Hockney’s funeral was held privately with only his partner, JP Gonçalves de Lima, and his great-nephew Richard Hockney in attendance, per his wishes. A London memorial in spring 2027 and further services in Yorkshire, Paris and Los Angeles will celebrate his life. Much of his work was donated to foundations, and the art world has seen a surge in demand for his pieces after his death, with major exhibitions planned at Tate Britain, Tate Modern and a Serpentine show.

via The Guardian|
#art-market#arts#david-hockney-foundation
Frieze New York Bets on Market-Safe Paintings Amid Cautious Recovery
art5 months ago

Frieze New York Bets on Market-Safe Paintings Amid Cautious Recovery

Frieze New York presents a cautious art-market snapshot: galleries lean toward blue-chip, saleable paintings—polite abstracts and semi-figurative works—while big houses like David Zwirner anchor the fair and midsize galleries face overhead pressure, even as some booths push restrained, curatorial bets. The mood is one of measured recovery rather than a breakthrough.

via Curbed|
#art#art-market#blue-chip
Banksy Revealed: Does Anonymity Still Drive Art’s Mystery?
culture6 months ago

Banksy Revealed: Does Anonymity Still Drive Art’s Mystery?

Reuters reports that Robin Gunningham is Banksy, though the artist has not confirmed the identity. The unmasking ends the global mystery and raises questions about whether anonymity has fueled Banksy’s mystique and market value, with predictions of possible shifts in output and prices; history shows some artists (e.g., Basquiat, KAWS) thrive after exposure, and anonymity remains a strategic choice across arts and beyond.

via CNN|
#anonymity#art-market#banksy
Frieze London & Masters 2025: Your Ultimate Guide to Art Fair Success
art-and-culture1 year ago

Frieze London & Masters 2025: Your Ultimate Guide to Art Fair Success

Frieze London 2025 showcases a resilient art market with strong sales, especially in high-quality works, despite economic and geopolitical challenges. Galleries report a more considered, patience-driven buying approach, with notable sales including Magritte and Münter pieces, and textiles from the Indigenous Wichí collective. The event highlights London's enduring appeal and adaptability in the art world, emphasizing quality over urgency.

via The Art Newspaper|
#art-and-culture#art-market#collectors
Duct-Taped Banana Art Sells for $6.2M at Sotheby's
art1 year ago

Duct-Taped Banana Art Sells for $6.2M at Sotheby's

Maurizio Cattelan's artwork 'Comedian', a banana duct-taped to a wall, sold for $6.2 million at Sotheby's New York, far exceeding its estimated value. The winning bid came from Justin Sun, a Chinese collector and founder of the cryptocurrency platform Tron, who plans to pay in cryptocurrency and eat the banana as a tribute to its cultural significance. The piece, which has sparked debate over art market excess and its own absurdity, includes a certificate of authenticity and display instructions.

via Art Newspaper|
#art#art-market#auction
Magritte's Surrealist Masterpiece Breaks $121M Auction Record
art1 year ago

Magritte's Surrealist Masterpiece Breaks $121M Auction Record

René Magritte's 1954 painting 'Empire of Light' sold for a record $121.16 million at Christie's in New York, setting a new high for both the artist and surrealist art at auction. The painting, part of Mica Ertegun's private collection, exceeded its $95 million valuation after a 10-minute bidding war. This sale highlights the autumn auction season amid a slowing art market, with Christie's reporting $2.1 billion in sales for the first half of the year, down from previous years.

via The Guardian|
#art#art-market#auction
Magritte's Surreal Masterpiece Fetches Record $121M at Auction
art1 year ago

Magritte's Surreal Masterpiece Fetches Record $121M at Auction

René Magritte's painting 'L'empire des lumières' sold for over $121 million at a Christie's auction in New York, setting a new record for the Surrealist artist. The 1954 artwork, known for its juxtaposition of night and day, was part of the late Mica Ertegun's collection. The sale comes amid a slowdown in global art sales, highlighting the unique market dynamics when iconic works are auctioned. Other notable sales included works by Ed Ruscha, Max Ernst, and David Hockney.

via CNN|
#art#art-market#christies-auction