Christie’s Names New Regional President of the Americas
Julien Pradels has held leadership positions across Christie’s global operation for 14 years.
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There Were More Contemporary Art Transactions in 2024—But Far Fewer Lots Sold for Above $1 M.
Most of the contemporary artworks sold in 2024 were went for values under $5,000.
Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Sabado por la Noche to Lead Christie’s Hong Kong Evening Sale, with $13 M. to $16 M. Estimate
According to Christie’s the house has been “cultivating the Asian market for Basquiat for years.”
Christie’s Totals $167.8 M. Across Midseason Double Header Evening Sales, Says ‘Market is Going Up’
“A characteristic of [mid-season auctions] is that collectors will always respond well to fresh-to-the-market material that is well priced and high quality,” a Christie’s specialist told ARTnews.
Christie’s AI Art Sale Defies Controversy, Surpasses Expectations
The auction proceeded despite fierce opposition from thousands of artists, who accused AI models of exploiting human creativity without consent.
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Christie’s Post-War to Present Spring Auction Yields $21.3 M., Led By $2.1 M. Helen Frankenthaler
Works by Ed Ruscha, Richard Diebenkorn, Richard Estes, Diane Arbus, and Bob Thompson also did well.
Egon Schiele Drawing at Center of Restitution Debate Poised to Make $1.9 M. at Auction
The heirs of a Jewish art collector killed by Nazis have fought museums worldwide to reclaim Schieles.