| Figuring Marlene Dumas How did a Dutch painter born in South Africa come to be one of the world’s most controversial artists and fetch the highest price of a living female painter at auction, ever? nytimes.com |
A Week of Classics Each August, the low-key California communities of Monterey, Carmel and Pebble Beach become the temporary home to some of the finest vintage automobiles available. nytimes.com |
More Artworks Sell in Private in Slowdown During good times, an auction is the obvious choice for any collector wanting to sell a work of art. But as the recession takes its toll, many have changed strategies. nytimes.com |
Energetic Bidding Drives Sale of Impressionist and Modern Masters Christie's in London sold a total of £76.83 million worth, while records were set for an Otto Mueller and a Natalia Goncharova. nytimes.com |
Asian Art Auction Sets Records for Artists A trio of Asian art auctions by Sotheby’s set records for Asian artists and fetched a total of $41 million, exceeding pre-sale estimates. nytimes.com |