Paris, 3 February 2012 The exhibition “Samouraï, Armure du guerrier” at Musée du Quai Branly which has now finished, received a huge success attracting a total of 148,000 visitors. For the first time in Europe, a large number of Japanese warrior armour, issued from the Barbier-Mueller collection, was gathered in Paris. The collection, displayed from… Poursuivre la lecture Samurai exhibition at Quai Branly attracts 148,000 visitors
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Stolen Aboriginal art for sale on eBay
Canberra, 1 February 2012 The Australian authorities are carrying out an enquiry about the theft of a piece of Aboriginal art, which was allegedly then put up for auction on eBay. The piece was later taken down from the site after there was a warning from the website that the piece may have been stolen.… Poursuivre la lecture Stolen Aboriginal art for sale on eBay
Brussels Antiques and Fine Art Fair over for another year
Brussels, 31 January 2012 The 57th edition of the Brussels Antiques and Fine Art Fair (BRAFA) took place between 21 and 29 January. For the eighth consecutive year, “Tours & Taxis”, a former train depot, was the venue chosen to host the event. 122 galleries, 60% from outside Belgium, made the trip to Brussels to… Poursuivre la lecture Brussels Antiques and Fine Art Fair over for another year
Three records set at Keno Auctions
New York, 25 January 2012 Keno, the young auction house, recorded three American Art records on 17 January as part of their “Americana Week” in New York. The sale consisted of two separate parts: the first featured American paintings, furniture and decorative art, the other was made up of the Peter Brahms collection, considered one… Poursuivre la lecture Three records set at Keno Auctions
“The Jade Masks of The Mayas” at Pinacothèque de Paris
Paris, 20 January 2012 The Pinacothèque de Paris will present the exhibition “The Jade Masks of The Mayas”, between 26 January and 10 June 2012. Having previously staged “The Gold of the Incas: origins and mysteries” exhibition in autumn 2010, the museum will be continuing its exploration of the art of the pre-Columbian Americas with… Poursuivre la lecture “The Jade Masks of The Mayas” at Pinacothèque de Paris
Success for Chinese Art at Bonhams, San Francisco
San Francisco, 5 January 2012 Just before the Christmas break, Bonhams held two Asian Art auctions in San Francisco, featuring over 900 lots which totalled approximately $12.8 million. The enthusiasm of art collectors former Far East does not seem to falter, they were attracted to particular pieces of furniture from the collection of Eleanor Majors… Poursuivre la lecture Success for Chinese Art at Bonhams, San Francisco
Doris Weiner Collection at Christie’s
New York, 2 January 2012 On 20 March, Christie’s will disperse the Asian and Indian art collection of the famous gallery owner Doris Weiner who died in April 2011. By discovering Asia in the early 60s, Doris Weiner was one of the major figures in the art market of Southeast Asia for over forty years.… Poursuivre la lecture Doris Weiner Collection at Christie’s
“Shore, Forest and Beyond, Art from The Audain Collection” in Vancouver
Vancouver, 14 December 2011 Vancouver Art Gallery in Canada is currently displaying “Shore, Forest and Beyond, Art from The Audain Collection”, an exhibition that presents part of the private collection of Michael Audain and Yoshiko Karasawa, until 29 January 2012. The collection has been created during the last twenty years and is one of the… Poursuivre la lecture “Shore, Forest and Beyond, Art from The Audain Collection” in Vancouver
William Siegmann Dies
Brooklyn, 13 December 2011 Brooklyn Museum announced the death of William C. Siegmann from the African Arts and Pacific Islands’ department. Siegmann had a long and deep connection with Liberia, that he discovered in his youth while serving in the Peace Corps at the end of 1960s. Later, he returned to the United States and… Poursuivre la lecture William Siegmann Dies
African, Oceanic and North American Art break records at Christie’s Paris
Paris, 13 December 2011 African and Oceanic Art was honoured at Christie’s Paris on 13 December. Both sales organised on the same day received a total of €4.5 million and four world records were broken. The star lot of the auction was a Fon lion from Benin, acquired for €1 million (with charges), after being… Poursuivre la lecture African, Oceanic and North American Art break records at Christie’s Paris