The Delights of the Decorative Arts

The wonderful thing about the Decorative Arts Sale at Tennants is that it appeals to all generations – from children, who love the Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson beds with a little carved mouse to be found on every one, their parents who appreciate the simplicity and clean design of the studio pottery of Lucie Rie and … Read more

Heritage Auction Galleries Opens Fine Arts Annex

Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, the world’s third largest auction house, continues expanding and will host its inaugural fine art auction in its new Dallas Design District annex at 1518 Slocum Street this Thursday and Friday, December 6 and 7. The auction features quality paintings and sculpture by American and European masters including Joan Miro, … Read more

QREP opens Sotheby’s realty office in Doha (Gulf Times)

THE opening of the first Qatar Sotheby’s International Realty office has been announced by Qatar Real Estate Partners (QREP), a joint venture partnership between real estate investment and development company, Qatari Diar, and leisure real estate consultancy, NorthCourse. Read full story

California & American Paintings Bring More than $7.1-Million

Ten New Auction Records Set December 10 Competitive bidding at Bonhams & Butterfields on Monday night pushed the price for a 1914 oil on canvas painted by E. Charlton Fortune to a record high for the artist. The international fine arts auctioneers’ Winter sale of California and American Paintings & Sculpture established a new world … Read more