A painting by the 'Master of Surrealism' Rene Magritte has smashed the auction record for any of his works by selling for an astonishing $121 million at a Christie's auction in New York on Tuesday.
And it is an iconic image—pulled directly from contemporary art. “It was based on a John Kacere painting,” Coppola ... have rendered it rare to witness Kacere’s work in person.
The 1954 painting, celebrated for its scale, condition, and intricate details, is considered by many art experts to be the finest example from this series. Unlike other paintings in the series ...
The painting was last sold for £30,000 ($37,700 ... will be displayed at Sotheby's exhibition of 19th-century and old master paintings until early December.
There is a harmony in the gathering, a charm and delicacy that seldom is noticeable in public art rooms. View Full Article in Timesmachine » Advertisement ...
It takes an expert’s eye to know the difference. Siano, a painting conservator who sharpened her skills at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, is a popular person at a fair like Art Basel ...
A rare surviving painting by Artemisia Gentileschi ... Also on show will be Self-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting (‘La Pittura’), considered one of Artemisia’s greatest works. The two paintings ...