Art Market News
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Bringing Street Art Inside: 7 Graffiti Inspired Artworks Perfect For The Home
Following Banksy’s latest record-breaking auction result last month at Christie’s, it is clear that the art world’s appetite for graffiti and street art is at an all-time high. Although the...
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4 Reasons Behind The Lasting Power of Pop
This Spring, the collection of the late Texan philanthropist and oil heiress , Anne Marion, will be sold at Sotheby’s. Her assemblage of art, although also containing Old Master works,...
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3 Reasons Why Basquiat Is Taking The Asian Art Market By Storm
On the 23rd March, Warrior by Jean-Michel Basquiat became the most expensive Western artwork ever sold in Asia. Estimated to achieve over $3 1 million yesterday at auction, the painting...
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Modern Day Artists Inspired by the 18th Century
From Netflix’s latest hit series, Bridgerton, to corsets making a come-back, 2021 has seen a renaissance in all things Regency and the art world is of no exception. With many...
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Contemporary Japanese Art: 3 key names to know in a booming market
On the 2nd of December, several contemporary Japanese artworks were sold in Christie’s 20th Century: Hong Kong to New York auction. All far surpassed their estimates with Yayoi Kusama ’s...
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Monochrome Masterpieces
From striking photography to abstract designs, a black and white artwork can be a show-stopping piece to add to your collection. We spoke to interior designer, Peter Staunton, about decorating...
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Show Me the Monet: Why is the Banksy Market Booming?
On 21 October 2020, Banksy ’s Show Me the Monet (2005) was sold at Sotheby’s for over £7.5 million. The signed oil on canvas is a dissident adaption of Claude...
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Pop Art: A Guide to Collecting
What is Pop Art? P op art is an artistic movement that emerged in the wake of the post-war consumer boom and had its heyday in the ’50s and ’60s....
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How one of the biggest names in the art world has outperformed the stock market
What motivates you to buy art? While many collectors follow the old art market adage of ‘buy what you love’, for others, it’s important to know that a prospective purchase...
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Street Art: A Guide to Collecting
The street art market offers many affordable entry points for first time collectors and opportunities for those looking for something different. Whilst it can be daunting to navigate the world...
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Why the Banksy Market Shows No Sign of Stopping
Over the last decade, the price of Banksy prints have increased around 25% every year. This year, the price of Banksy’s prints and multiples have increased over three times that...
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The Banksy Effect - A Look at Banksy's Impact on Society & How He Legitimised Street Art
Once relegated to subway trains, abandoned buildings, and seemingly inaccessible areas of the urban landscape, street art has emerged in recent years as a critical element in political commentary on...