| Christie’s Cuts Costs as Art Market Slows A string of disappointing auctions over the last four months has prompted the auction house to start a cost reduction effort that will include job cuts. nytimes.com |
Lenny Dykstra’s Memorabilia Being Auctioned Since filing for bankruptcy protection in July, the former Met and Phillie Lenny Dykstra has been trying to come up with the money to repay loans. nytimes.com |
On the Block: Traditional Offerings, Bargain Prices In a chastened auction season, buyers will find traditional works intended to appeal to today’s more conservative tastes, with prices topping out at $12 million. nytimes.com |
Lehman Memories Sold Off Piece by Piece at Auction The oversized corporate sign of Lehman Brothers’ London headquarters sold on Wednesday for $66,355. nytimes.com |
What's in a Name? At Art Auctions, Lots of Money Anxious buyers at major auctions in New York of Impressionist and Modern art this week paid hefty sums for gems and duds alike. nytimes.com |