Auction Houses
Coverage of leading auction houses, major sales, and insights into the global auction market.
Buying Art at Auction: What Every Bidder Should Know.
From buyer's premiums to bidding strategies, understanding how auctions work helps collectors make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes.
By Thomas Ashworth
Buying Art at Auction: What Every Bidder Should Know
From buyer's premiums to bidding strategies, understanding how auctions work helps collectors make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes.
Understanding the Global Art Market: A Collector's Guide
The global art market connects artists, galleries, collectors, museums, and auction houses. Understanding how these relationships work helps collectors make informed decisions.
What Happens Before an Art Auction Begins
Long before the first bid is placed, specialists, conservators, photographers, and cataloguers spend months preparing artworks for auction.
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