To ensure you are prepared for the winning bid at an art auction read our summary of the steps you should take and factors to consider.
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New York Museum to sell rare Jackson Pollock painting at Christie’s
New York’s Everson Museum is selling its only Jackson Pollock (1912-1956) painting to fund efforts to diversify the collection. Painted in 1946, ‘Red Composition’ is expected to fetch between $12 million and $18 million (£9 million – £13.5 million) at Christie’s upcoming 20th Century Art auction in New York.
Continue readingBuying art at auction – an art lawyer’s guide
With the summer auctions nearly upon us, we have put together an art lawyer’s guide to buying art at auction
Our first and fundamental tip is research! In an auction, a binding contract is made when the gavel falls, so you need to have done all of your research before then. What this entails will depend on the value of the item. Continue reading