Latest News Articles by Anne Crane
Rare 16th century astronomical dial offered at Swedish auction
04 June 2018A rare late 16th century astronomical horizontal dial, dated MDXCI (1591) and engraved with the arms and name of Pope Clement VIII, is one of the highlights of the sale series to be held by Uppsala AuktionsKammare from June 13-15.
Works from Marcel Proust’s library raise over £650,000 at Sotheby’s auction
01 June 2018An archive of manuscripts and books from the French novelist Marcel Proust’s library realised a premium-inclusive €750,000 (£657,895) at Sotheby’s in Paris.
Louvre acquires ancient Greek vases excavated by Napoleon’s brother at auction
29 May 2018Two Attic black figure vases that formerly belonged to Lucien Bonaparte, the younger brother of Napoleon, were acquired by the Louvre from an auction held at Drouot in Paris by Pierre Bergé et Associés (PBA).
Tribal art previews from Paris to Vienna
28 May 2018Three tribal art previews of objects being offered at auctions in Paris and Vienna.
The tribal art market's global village
28 May 2018One of the better reflections of the art world’s global reach is the tribal art market. No longer the preserve of a handful of aficionados or avant-garde early 20th century artists, the artefacts of non-European cultures are now the subject of worldwide interest and appreciation.
A gathering of Cultures in Brussels
28 May 2018One of the longest-standing events in the tribal art dealing fraternity takes place this month in Brussels, a key centre of the tribal art market.
Enjoy tribal art in relaxed rural setting
21 May 2018Burgundy beckons enthusiasts for tribal art this week with the third edition of the Bourgogne Tribal Show.
Albert Anker work fresh to the market in Lausanne
21 May 2018Dogny Auction in Lausanne will be offering this portrait by Albert Anker (1831-1910) as a highlight of its June 5 summer auction.
Nadia Ortiz Patino porcelain on offer in Paris
21 May 2018Around 50 lots of French porcelain from the collection formed by Nadia Ortiz Patino of the famous collecting family are to be offered in a June 6 sale at Drouot, to be held by Thierry de Maigret under the expertise of Hervé de la Verrie.
Classical Greek ivory sculpture bid to £150,000 at auction in Monaco
19 May 2018Examples of classical Greek sculpture carved from a piece of ivory are rare survivors. A small horse’s head, executed with a considerable degree of naturalism from this fragile organic material, proved highly sought-after when it came up for auction in Monaco.
Chiparus figures headline Fischer collection at Tajan
14 May 2018The eclectic collection of Dr Georg Fischer goes under the hammer at Tajan in its Paris rooms on May 23.
Vintage toys walk down the avenue into New Jersey auction
14 May 2018Three sessions devoted to antique and vintage toys over two days take place at RSL Auctions in New Jersey on June 2-3.
Orientalist view of the Pyramids emerges at Madrid auction
14 May 2018In its auction series in Madrid from May 22-24, Segre Subastas will offer 'The Pyramids of Giza' by the Orientalist artist Charles-Théodore Frère (Paris 1814-88).
Thomire candlesticks offered at Duran Subastas sale
14 May 2018This pair of ormolu candlesticks by Pierre-Philippe Thomire (1751-1843) will feature in the May 24 auction at Duran Subastas in Madrid.
Pietro Liberi's Allegory of Spring unveiled in Rome auction
14 May 2018This Allegory of Spring by the 17th century Italian artist Pietro Liberi (Padua 1605-Venice 1687) is one of the works in the May 21 auction of Old Master paintings and furnishings that opens Babuino’s next auction series in Rome.
Man Ray’s London Underground poster is star lot of New York auction
11 May 2018Man Ray’s eye-catching 1938 promotional poster for the London Underground was the toast of Swann Auction Galleries’ recent graphic design auction in New York.
French auctioneers’ showcase kicks off this month
30 April 2018The last weekend of the month, May 25-27, is given over to the latest staging of the Journées Marteau (Art Auctioneers Days) held by the French auctioneers’ association SYMEV.
Ancient Greek horse’s head rears up at Monaco auction
30 April 2018Survivals of ancient classical sculpture carved from ivory are incredibly rare, so the appearance on the market of this naturalistically carved ancient Greek horse’s head is a notable occasion.
Rare London Underground poster designed by Man Ray to be auctioned in New York
30 April 2018A classic, rare 1938 poster for the London Underground designed by the Surrealist artist Man Ray is one of the highlights of a graphic design sale to be held by Swann Galleries on May 3.
Decorative arts in focus at auction in Maryland
30 April 2018Weschlers’ mixed-owner Capital Collections sale in Rockville, Maryland, on May 11 will offer a very wide range of fine and decorative arts.