Latest News Articles by Anne Crane
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.
Wide range of drawings feature at Drouot sales
12 March 2018There is, of course, no shortage of works on paper to be found on sale at the Drouot auction centre either in the form of dedicated auctions or as sections within mixed-discipline sales.
Drawn to Paris attractions as wide range of exhibitions and auctions coincide with Salon du Dessin
12 March 2018It is time to celebrate the art of works on paper in Paris. Centred around the 27-year-old specialist fair, the Salon du Dessin, held from March 21-26, will be a whole roster of auctions, fairs, dealers’ selling shows and events in the city’s museums and institutions.
Paris drawings auctions: French 17th century works take centre stage
12 March 2018Artcurial has a large number of works on paper as part of its March 21 auction of Old Master and 19th century paintings and drawings at its Paris rooms, accounting for around 40% of the 195 lots.
Dealer highlights at Asia Week New York 2018
05 March 2018A selection of stand-out items that dealers will have on offer as part of Asia Week New York (AWNY).
Asia Week New York: the springboard for Asian stars
05 March 2018Mid March in Manhattan is when the art market turns its cultural and commercial face east. This is the first of two New York Asian auction series (the other is in September), but what distinguishes the spring event, dubbed Asia Week New York (AWNY), is the input of dealer exhibitions.
Selected highlights of the TEFAF Maastricht 2018 fair
26 February 2018Whether it’s an object saved for years or an item secured only yesterday, TEFAF will boast a wide range for sale.
René Boivin Starfish brooch doubles estimate at Paris jewellery auction
21 February 2018A ruby and amethyst set Starfish brooch, one of the signature designs from the French jewellery house René Boivin, was the toast of the jewellery sale held by French auction firm Chayette et Cheval in Paris.
From Coco Chanel’s bedroom furniture to a Louis XVI style dog basket – 5 highlights from Artcurial’s auction of items from The Ritz hotel
19 February 2018It’s a name synonymous with luxury. The Ritz in Paris has been accommodating the rich and famous for 120 years since César Ritz opened the doors of his hotel on the Place Vendôme to the public on June 1, 1898.
Collecting couple with traditional tastes
19 February 2018English furniture, works of art and decorations of the most traditional kind were the object of a 365-lot, single-owner sale held by Doyle (25/20/12.5%) buyer’s premium in New York.
Bordeaux town house contents auctions includes 18th century cased diorama
19 February 2018The entire contents of a Bordeaux town house are to be offered for sale in the city by Briscadieu on March 3.
Murillo painting emerges at Madrid sale
19 February 2018An oil on canvas by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (Seville, 1617-82) which has recently been examined and published by Dr Benito Navarrate Prieto, and incorporated into the body of Murillo’s work, is a highlight of the next paintings auction at Ansorena, Madrid, on March 6-8.