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$142,405,000 Francis Bacon on view at the Portland Art Museum
The world’s most expensive work of art will make its debut at the Portland Art Museum, after selling last month at Christie’s Auction House for $142,405,000. Francis Bacon’s “Three Studies of Lucian Feud will be on view from December 21. 2013 through March 30, 2014. Museum Director Brian Ferriso states in the recent press release: … Continue reading
Westminster Council Steps in to Protect Major Art Centers from Redevolopment
The heart of Westminster, plays one of the largest roles in the worlds art market. Home to an overabundant number of art galleries, public exhibition locations, world art fairs, art specialist like framer, restorers, researchers and auction house, the immense importance of preserving their location and presents is undeniable. Britain contributes to 29% of the … Continue reading
December’s Artist of the Month – Lucian Freud
Grandson of the psychoanalysis founding father, Sigmund Freud, artist Lucian Freud is best known for his unique nudes and portrait paintings. Born in Germany in December of 1922, Freud fled Nazi Germany at the young age of ten, settling in England where he became a British citizen by 1939. In the following four years, Freud … Continue reading
Highlights from November’s Impressionist & Modern Sales
Happy holidays everyone! I am going to tell you about some artwork you will probably not be receiving as a holiday gift from your loved ones (sorry in advance for the disappointment). At the beginning of November, Sotheby’s and Christie’s held their Impressionist and Modern sales and they had some pretty interesting results. Christie’s began the week … Continue reading
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