Latest News Articles by Anne Crane
Michelin guide went supersize
08 August 2022The first Michelin guide was published in 1900 by the eponymous tyre company.
Two become one in a Paris merger
08 August 2022The exhibitors’ list has been announced for the French fair that has evolved from the merger of two Paris events.
Liverpool jug winds its way to auction
25 July 2022Bonhams Skinner’s August 13 Americana auction in Massachusetts will feature a wide selection of American, English and Chinese Export works of art and paintings.
Civilotti revivalist necklace in original case chimes with bidders
25 July 2022An example of 19th century archaeological revivalist jewellery was one of the best-sellers in the July 8-10 auction at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries (20% buyer’s premium).
Buyer tempted by Angelo de Rossi terracotta
25 July 2022This early 18th century detailed terracotta by the Italian sculptor Angelo de Rossi (1671-1715), which was also pictured and discussed in ATG No 2547, came up for auction at Corbeil-Essonnes near Paris on June 18.
Murillo’s youthful good shepherd tops estimate in Paris sale
25 July 2022The Aguttes (25/23% buyer’s premium) Old Masters auction on June 28 at Drouot was led by a Murillo oil on canvas depicting the Christ child as The Good Shepherd.
Solimena sets new high at Tajan
25 July 2022The highlight of Tajan’s (25/20/12%buyer’s premium) Old Masters auction held on June 22 was an impressive large-scale modello created by the Italian artist Francesco Solimena (1657-1747) in preparation for his painting for the ceiling of San Domenico Maggiore, in Naples.
Christie's Givenchy makeover: Buyers look for sophisticated blend of old and modern at marathon sale
18 July 2022After a world-wide pre-sale tour that took in three continents, a five-day public viewing in Paris and over two weeks of live and online sales, on June 23 the curtain finally came down on Christie’s Paris (26/20/14.5% buyer’s premium) summer auction series of the collection of Hubert de Givenchy (1927-2018).
Ancient attractions turn heads at Hindman
11 July 2022An ancient Egyptian cartonnage Mummy mask was the top-selling lot in an auction of Antiquities held by Hindman (25/20/12% buyer’s premium) in Chicago.
BRAFA fair report: Bright start for new Brussels venue
11 July 2022BRAFA’s new Expo base hailed as a success as Belgian fair returns to face-to-face business
The spy who loved merchandising
11 July 2022Single-owner group offers 007 toys and gadgets mainly from the Sean Connery era
Gujarat casket holds lots of appeal for buyer
11 July 2022The third sale from the eclectic collection of Jim Dixon was held online by Bonhams Skinner (25/20/12% buyer’s premium).
Seal of approval for Asian spring
27 June 2022Asian art ‘circus’ moves to French capital for dealer shows and auctions in early June
LA sale adds touch of Hollywood
20 June 2022A collection from three actors will be offered in Los Angeles this month.
Buyers flock to Paris drawings show
20 June 2022Museums and collectors were not deterred by the Paris event’s date being pushed back.
BRAFA’s brave new venue
13 June 2022A selection of highlights from the upcoming BRAFA event held in the Belgian capital at its new venue of Brussels Expo.
Previews: International
13 June 2022A selection of upcoming lots this summer season from international auctions.
Seal specially commissioned by the Qianlong Emperor
30 May 2022One of the highlights of Sotheby’s Asian art auction to be held in its Paris room on June 16 will be this jade seal carved with the imperial symbol of a dragon, estimated at €100,000-150,000.
Paris plots a path to Asian art
30 May 2022French capital follows the examples of New York and London for a dedicated week of events
Hubert de Givenchy collections to be sold in Paris auction series
30 May 2022Collections drawn from two of Hubert de Givenchy’s residences are to be sold by Christie’s this month in a series of live and online auctions.