Treasury Auctions Set for This Week
The Treasury’s schedule of financing this week included Monday’s regular weekly auction of new three- and six-month bills and an auction of four-week bills on Tuesday. nytimes.com |
U.S. Drops Plan to Auction Landing Slots at 3 Airports
Democrats and trade groups opposed the Bush administration plan to use market incentives to reduce congestion and delays at airports in the New York area. nytimes.com |
Christie’s Executive Leaves a Top Post
Guy Bennett, a co-head of Christie’s Impressionist and Modern art department worldwide, has resigned from the auction house. nytimes.com |
If the Picasso Was Out of Reach, Maybe Its Former Home Will Do
Picasso’s “Nu au Plateau de Sculpteur” sold for a record-breaking $106.5 millions, but the home of the art patrons who owned it is still available, for $24.95 million. nytimes.com |
An Auction Brings to Light a French Collector With an Eye for Ignored Beauty
The unique antique bronze and iron objects of Michel Rullier went on sale in Paris. Mr. Rullier was born into a family with a long tradition of collecting art in the private manner of the French bourgeoisie. nytimes.com |