“As we move towards a society that quickly disposes of consumer goods, the more society is longing for items of endurable value, representing long term enjoyment.”
Aurel Bacs, watch specialist at Phillips, on the appeal of vintage watches.
“Fantastic vigour, particularly the freshness and strength of the drawings."
Abbott and Holder’s Philip Athill on works by farming and country scenes artist Harry Becker (1865-1928) on the occasion of an exhibition of his art that runs July 11-August 31 in the London gallery.
“In the age of Instagram, Andy Warhol’s fabled prediction that ‘in the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes’ has never felt more prophetic.”
James Sevier, senior specialist in contemporary art at Sotheby's, when Andy Warhol’s Self Portrait sold for £5.2m hammer.
Dealers “have been slow to adapt to new technology”, in contrast auctioneers have “been quicker to embrace online”
From the new TEFAF Art Market Report: Online Focus, which found 8% of art auction sales take place online globally, compared with 4% of art dealers’ global sales.
