Tag Archives: Alberto Giacometti

Basel Week Miami ’11: Art Basel – First Look (Part I)

Posted on November 30, 2011 by juggernut3

The first art fair AM hit up when we got to Miami was the main Art Basel event. Because it was the special buyer’s preview, we saw many collectors (including us) rushing to their favorite galleries for a chance to … Continue reading →

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Art Basel Switzerland 2010 – Part 1

Posted on June 29, 2010 by AM Editor

There are many art fairs each year around the world, but there is one that draws the biggest galleries, the most eye-popping works of art and the wealthiest collectors, and that of course is Art Basel in Basel, Switzerland. This … Continue reading →

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Auctions: Picasso Painting Sells For Record Price

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Khoi

History was made in the art world last night.  There is a new record holder for priciest work ever sold at auction and that distinction belongs to Nude, Green Leaves and Bust by Pablo Picasso. The 1932 painting sold for … Continue reading →

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Auctions: Christie’s Kicks Off Auction Season

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Khoi

Tonight, May 4, the auction season opens to a roaring start, as Christie’s NY has its Impressionist/Modern sale and an auction from the Collection of Mrs. Sydney F. Brody. As always, the art and financial worlds will look at the … Continue reading →

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Auctions: Giacometti’s “Walking Man I” Sculpture Sells at Sotheby’s for Record $104.3M

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Khoi

At Sotheby’s Impressionist & Modern Art Evening Sale in London today (Feb 3), this Alberto Giacometti sculpture sold for £65 million or $104.3 million.  The “Walking Man” is a mottled bronze and stands six-foot tall.  Its sale is a record … Continue reading →

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