Tag: art market
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Like a mini Louvre: two generations of Rothschilds clash over a treasure trove of artworks
Overview: a family fortune entwined with art The Rothschild name has long been synonymous with banking, diplomacy, and a vast, world-spanning art collection. Recent reports describe a sharp, high-stakes dispute that pits two generations against each other in a legal and emotional struggle over a multibillion-euro treasure trove of artworks. What began as a quiet…
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Rothschild Rifts: Two Generations Clash Over a Multibillion-Euro Art Trove
Introduction: A Family Legacy Under Strain The Rothschilds, long synonymous with quiet influence in banking and global philanthropy, now find themselves in a courtroom–gallery drama that could redefine one of Europe’s most storied art collections. After decades of restrained stewardship, rival claims from two generations threaten to split a multibillion-euro fortune and the priceless masterpieces…
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Klimt Portrait That Averted Atrocities and Shattered Auction Records
Record-Breaking Klimt Portrait Headlines Sotheby’s Night In a dramatic moment for the art world, Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer commanded enormous attention and a record-breaking price at Sotheby’s in New York. The work, which ties its historical significance to the life-and-death stakes of the Holocaust, fetched an astonishing $236 million after a rapid, 20-minute…
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Klimt Portrait Sells for a World-Record $419 Million, Driving Sotheby’s Night of Historic Auctions
Record-Breaking Night at Sotheby’s in New York In a marquee event that underscored the resilience of the global art market, a rare Gustav Klimt portrait shattered records with a final price tag of $419 million. The unprecedented sale took place during Sotheby’s first major auction night in its new U.S. headquarters in New York, transforming…
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Record-Breaking Klimt Sale Marks Sotheby’s New York Debut Night
New York, Sotheby’s, and a Night of Record-Breaking News When Sotheby’s rolled the doors open on its first sale night at the new U.S. headquarters in New York, the art world held its breath. The evening did not disappoint. A rare Gustav Klimt painting commanded a jaw-dropping price, setting a new benchmark for the artist…
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Klimt Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer Sells for $236.4M at Sotheby’s: A Turning Point for Auctions
A watershed moment at Sotheby’s The November auction season delivered a record-breaking surge in demand for masterworks as Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer (1914–16) propelled past the $200 million mark, selling for an astonishing $236.4 million after a spirited 20-minute bidding duel. The victory, announced at Sotheby’s, marks a new peak for Klimt and…
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Klimt’s Elisabeth Lederer Portrait Sells for $236.4 Million at Sotheby’s: A Turning Point for the Art Market
Record-Breaking Sale Signals a New Era for Klimt and the Market The auction world witnessed a watershed moment as Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer (1914–16) achieved an astonishing price of $236.4 million at Sotheby’s. After a tense 20-minute bidding war, the work surpassed the artist’s previous auction record, underscoring a robust demand for Klimt’s…
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Klimt’s Elisabeth Lederer Portrait Lands a Record at Sotheby’s, Shaking the Art Market
Record-Breaking Night for Klimt and Sotheby’s Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer (1914–16) achieved a historic finale at Sotheby’s, selling for $236.4 million after a two-decade wait for a Klimt portrait at this level. The mammoth bid, which stretched across multiple rounds, instantly set a new benchmark for the Austrian painter and reshaped expectations for…
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Art Basel Hong Kong 2026: 240 Galleries Confirmed for the Show
Art Basel Hong Kong 2026: A Global Gallery Spotlight The much-anticipated Art Basel Hong Kong fair for 2026 has unveiled a roster of 240 galleries from 42 countries and territories. While the lineup remains roughly in line with last year’s attendance, the edition features a mix of familiar participants and fresh entrants, underscoring the fair’s…
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Art Basel Hong Kong 2026: 240 Galleries to Showcase Global Art Scene
Art Basel Hong Kong 2026: A Snapshot of the Global Art Market Art Basel Hong Kong has released its exhibitor list for the 2026 edition, confirming a robust roster of 240 galleries from 42 countries and territories. The fair, running in a city long considered a crucial gateway between Asia and the global art market,…