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kvraudio.com
Sound Magic releases Cadenza Solo Strings featuring violin, viola and cello and introduces the Cadenza Strings Week Sale Event with discounts up to 71% on over 10 plugins; intro price for Cadenza Solo Strings is $199 until August 29, 2020 (regularly $499).
sothebys.com
Roy Lichtenstein, White Brushstroke I, 1965 is highlighted in Sotheby’s Contemporary Art Evening Auction preview. The piece is part of the Brushstroke series, which comprises 15 canvases, with eight held in or promised to major museums such as the Art Institute of Chicago, Kunsthaus Zürich, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, and the Whitney Museum of American Art. The work’s provenance includes its debut at the Brushstrokes exhibition at Castelli Gallery in New York in 1965, ownership by Irving Blum, and subsequent acquisition by a major private American collection.
bari.repubblica.it
An article from la Repubblica Bari reports that a 73-year-old artist in Bari offered online a violin attributed to Antonio Stradivari and two paintings attributed to Lucio Fontana as genuine works. Carabinieri seized the items after notices of a high-value Facebook listing, and experts from Fondazione Fontana Milano and Fondazione Museo del Violino Antonio Stradivari Cremona confirmed they were counterfeit. The man was denounced and the seized objects were confiscated.
firstonline.info
Giorgio Morandi's 1951 painting Still Life realized $1,6 million, the highest price for any lot sold in an online sale at Sotheby’s. The previous online record was Friedrich von Hayek’s Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences sale at $1,51 million in 2019.
theartnewspaper.com
The New-York Historical Society announced a promised gift of 130 works depicting New York City scenes by artists including Norman Rockwell, Marc Chagall, Robert Henri, Jacob Lawrence, Georgia O’Keeffe, Louise Nevelson and David Hockney from Elie and Sarah Hirschfeld. The collection spans mid-19th to 21st centuries and highlights movements connected to New York City, with plans for a major exhibition in fall 2021 and a dedicated gallery space named for the donors.
artsy.net
The article discusses private sales at Sotheby’s, Christie’s, and Phillips, noting they have surged as in-person sales were restricted. It cites page views for Sotheby’s private sale pages, Christie’s share of private sales via website, and historical private-sale volumes at Christie’s, Sotheby’s, and Phillips, then outlines three main benefits driving demand: discretion, speed of transaction, and price control.
the-independent.com
The article profiles Martin Lovett, the cellist who died aged 93 and was the sole English-born member of the Amadeus Quartet from 1947 until its dissolution in 1987. It notes his early prodigy status, formation of the quartet with Norbert Brainin, Peter Schidlof and Siegmund Nissel, and his later life focused on teaching.
independent.co.uk
Martin Lovett, who died aged 93, was the only English-born member of the Amadeus Quartet from 1947 to 1987. The piece traces his early prodigy status, studies at the Royal College of Music, and his role in the quartet and later teaching.
theartnewspaper.com
The Art Newspaper reports Sotheby’s plans to offer the Ginny Williams Collection in several sales beginning June 29, with over two-thirds of the value attributed to female artists, totaling more than $50 million. Highlights include works by Joan Mitchell, Lee Krasner, Agnes Martin, Louise Bourgeois, and a Dorothea Lange–era lineup of photographers, among others.
spearswms.com
Christie’s will hold ONE: A Global Sale of the 20th Century across New York, London, Hong Kong and Paris using streaming technology. The sale replaces the planned New York 20th Century Evening sale and will present works to in-person and online audiences via a virtual exhibition. Notable works include Picasso’s Les femmes d’Alger (version ‘F’) with an estimated hammer around £25 million and Roy Lichtenstein’s Nude with Joyous Painting from 2020 is mentioned with a high estimate.
turismocremona.it
The page describes the Violin's Museum online exhibits on Google Arts & Culture, including Stradivari drawings, models, moulds, and tools. It references the first phase (2015) digitizing twelve instruments by Amati, Stradivari and Guarneri, and a new section dedicated to the moulds, models, drawings and tools used by Antonio Stradivari. It also mentions a virtual tour via Street View of the Auditorium Giovanni Arvedi and Palazzo dell’Arte, and highlights the Stradivari objects on display donated to Cremona by Giuseppe Fiorini.
spectrumnews1.com
Pablo Picasso's oil painting Nature morte, valued at 1 million euros, was won in a charity raffle by a woman in Italy. The raffle at Christie's Paris raised about 5 million euros from 50,000 tickets sold at 100 euros each.
townandcountrytoday.com
A Canadian Press report from Paris states that an Italian woman, Claudia Borgogno, won Pablo Picasso's oil painting in a charity raffle.
apnews.com
The article reports that Claudia Borgogno, an Italian accountant, won a Picasso painting valued at 1 million euros in a charity raffle organized by Christie’s in Paris. The painting, Nature Morte (Still Life) painted in 1921, was provided by David Nahmad and is part of his extensive private Picasso collection. Proceeds from the 51,140 tickets at 100 euros each go to water projects in Madagascar and Cameroon.
sothebys.com
Giorgio Morandi’s Natura morta (Still Life) from 1951 realized $1.6 million, the highest price for any lot in Sotheby’s online sale. The event was led by Morandi’s still life, with Sotheby’s reporting record results for online sales and participation across 30+ countries.
news.artnet.com
Sotheby’s online contemporary day sale grossed $13.7 million, surpassing the prior online record for the company and contributing to over $100 million in year-to-date online sales. The article notes the previous online high of $6.4 million set about three weeks earlier, with Christie’s top online total at $9.5 million.
sothebys.com
Sotheby’s press release reports that Sotheby’s first online Contemporary Art Day Auction Online in New York totaled $13.7 million, the highest online sale total for Sotheby’s and more than double the previous record. The piece highlights global online sales surpassing $100 million year to date in 2020, with international bidding from 35 countries and 29% of buyers new to Sotheby’s. Works by Christopher Wool, Brice Marden, Richard Estes, and Matthew Wong are noted for strong performances, along with additional world auction records for Claire Tabouret, Katherine Bradford, and Kengo Takahashi.
artnews.com
The article discusses Christie’s announcement of ONE: A Global Sale of the 20th Century, a four-city auction across New York, London, Paris, and Hong Kong scheduled for July 10. It describes the hybrid online/offline format and the aim to engage global bidders amid the pandemic, with sessions led by each region’s chief auctioneer. Quotes from Christie’s Alex Rotter and Giovanna Bertazzoni are included regarding the new format and market conditions.
ingleshayday.com
The page discusses a viola after Stradivari by Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume, Paris, 1859, associated with the Karrman/William Lewis & Son lineage and notable in Violins and Violinists magazine. It notes a back length of about 41.4 cm, and mentions that Vuillaume made a few larger-model violas inspired by Stradivari. The instrument’s provenance includes receipt to Dr. William Karrman of Cincinnati in 1859 and later ownership history up to 2010.
Sotheby’s
Sotheby’s documents the market development behind Sotheby's Launches Innovative New Sale Format -- "In Confidence: Selected Masterpieces". Its account reports that sotheby’s is pleased to announce the launch of In Confidence: Selected Masterpieces , an innovative hybrid sale format that combines the advantages of a private sale with those of an auction.
news.artnet.com
Cecily Brown’s 2001 painting Figures in a Landscape 1 sold for $5.5 million through Gagosian’s online viewing room, run May 4–10 to accompany Frieze Week. The sale is described as Gagosian’s priciest virtual sale since Albert Oehlen’s Untitled (1988) which fetched $6 million in a viewing-room event tied to Art Basel Hong Kong.
nmz.de
The article reports that a 41-year-old man was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for stealing a 1769 Gagliano violin valued at 275,000 euros from a Berlin music academy; the instrument, owned by the German state and loaned by the Deutsche Stiftung Musikleben, remains missing.
dw.com
A trial in Berlin began concerning the theft of a 250-year-old violin. The instrument, built by Nicolaus Gagliano in 1769, was stolen from a Berlin music university and is valued at about €275,000 ($297,000). The suspect, a 41-year-old man, is accused of stealing the violin with an accomplice; it remains unrecovered since March 2019.
independent.ng
The article reports that a 41-year-old man in Berlin was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for stealing a 250-year-old violin made by Nicolo Gagliano (Naples, 1769). The violin, worth more than 275,000 euros (297,000 dollars), remains missing after the theft at the Berlin Conservatory. The thief sold the instrument for about 200 euros to support his drug habit and was ordered to pay 275,000 euros in compensation.
news.artnet.com
George Condo Distanced Figures 3 (2020) is pictured in Hauser & Wirth’s coverage. Eileen Kinsella reports on Frieze New York's online edition, where VIPs accessed the fair and several works sold during the first day, including pieces from Dansaekhwa artist Chung Chang-Sup and Daniel Crews-Chubb at Timothy Taylor gallery with prices cited from $20,000 to $220,000 in the VIP preview; the event runs May 8–15, 2020.
spiegel.de
The Berlin violin, a 1769 Gagliano instrument worth 275,000 euros, disappeared from the Berlin University of the Arts. A 41-year-old man was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for theft and ordered to compensate 275,000 euros; the instrument is owned by the Federal Republic of Germany and had been loaned by the Deutsche Stiftung Musikleben.
michaelhillviolincompetition.co.nz
Do Gyung (Anna) Im of South Korea won the 2019 Michael Hill International Violin Competition. Finalists were Anna, Eric Tsai (USA), and Jevgēnijs Čepoveckis (Latvia). Prizes included NZ$40,000, a recording contract, a tour across NZ and Australia, and a pendant. Other prize details and the inaugural Arancio Prize were announced, with Jevgēnijs Čepoveckis receiving the Arancio Prize.
martincid.com
Roy Lichtenstein’s White Brushstroke I from 1965 is highlighted for Sotheby’s Contemporary Art Evening Auction in New York with an estimated range of $20/30 million. The work is part of Lichtenstein’s Brushstroke series from 1965–66, with several canvases held in major museum collections including the Art Institute of Chicago, Kunsthaus Zürich, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, and the Whitney Museum of American Art.
news.artnet.com
Sean Parker purchased Peter Paul Rubens’s A Satyr holding a Basket of Grapes and Quinces with a Nymph (1620) at Christie’s for almost $6 million on behalf of his charitable foundation, but a consignor later sought to renege on the sale. Christie’s arbitration determined the bidder lawfully acquired the painting, and Christie’s is seeking to confirm the arbitration award in federal court to transfer the work and proceeds to the buyer and consignor, respectively.
artslife.com
Roy Lichtenstein's White Brushstroke I (1965), estimated at $20/30 million, is highlighted for Sotheby’s June Contemporary Evening Auction in New York. The article notes the shift of the sale dates to the week of June 29 and mentions the Brushstroke series as pivotal within Pop Art, with works in major museums including Art Institute of Chicago, Kunsthaus Zurich, and Whitney Museum of American Art.
firstonline.info
Roy Lichtenstein, la obra White Brushstroke I, de la serie Brushstroke (1965-66), subastada por Sotheby's en Nueva York con una estimación de 20 a 30 millones de dólares; la obra forma parte de la serieBrushstroke y ha sido mostrada en varias instituciones y exhibiciones.
planethugill.com
Planet Hugill reviews a recording of Vivaldi's late violin concertos, performed by Alessandro Tampieri with Ottavio Dantone and Accademia Bizantina for Naïve. The six surviving concertos from the 15 supplied to Count Collalto are discussed, with context about Vivaldi's late Vienna period and the Moravian Brtnice Castle connection.
news.artnet.com
Roy Lichtenstein’s White Brushstroke I (1965) is being offered by Sotheby’s with an estimated price range of $20 million to $30 million. The artwork is guaranteed to sell, with questions about whether the guarantee comes from a third party or the house. The painting is part of a 1964–1965 series and is linked to major museums including the Art Institute of Chicago, Kunsthaus Zürich, and the Whitney Museum of American Art. Prior works from the series have sold for as much as $28.3 million at Christie’s in 2017.