A bittersweet ending for Mark Herman, the dog walker who was given the painting: It finally sold, but for far less than he had envisioned.
Tag: Auctions
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1962 Ferrari Brings $51.7 Million at Sotheby’s
A single-lot auction of a classic racing car that is considered the Holy Grail of Ferraris last changed hands in 1985 — for a fraction of the price.
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Picasso Sells for $139.4 Million in a Sagging Art Market
The blue-chip collection of Emily Fisher Landau sold at Sotheby’s on Wednesday night for a total of $406.4 million.
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A Columbus Letter Beloved by Thieves and Forgers Hits the Market
A rare pamphlet about Christopher Columbus’s first voyage is on sale at Christie’s, which said it had taken pains to ensure this one wasn’t forged or stolen.
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Liu Yiqian, China’s Top Art Collector, Is Selling a Modigliani
Liu Yiqian made global headlines in 2014 and 2015 by paying top prices for paintings and antiquities but is starting to liquidate some of his artworks.