| In Florida, New Condos On the Block Once viewed primarily as a means to sell foreclosed properties, auctions are increasingly being used to jump-start sales in new developments. nytimes.com |
Utah: Student Raises Money to Help Pay for Land Bids A college student hopes the $45,000 he raised to cover his bids at a government oil and gas auction will keep him from being indicted on fraud charges. nytimes.com |
Porcelain and Pottery Keep Collectors Spellbound A Bonhams sale of English pottery and porcelain demonstrated this week that ceramics is one of the few areas of the art market still immune from financial speculation. nytimes.com |
When Discourse Has the Upper Hand Over Art Future historians peering at the outcome of art sales this year may conclude that the early 21st century was the time when abstract notions took precedence over visual perception. nytimes.com |
Costumes From Serge Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes At the Victoria and Albert Museum, a look at Serge Diaghilev and the costumes of the Ballets Russes. nytimes.com |