Cautious Optimism at Chinese Art Auctions – artmarketblog.com Although the latest round of auctions of Chinese art suggest that the rate of growth of the Chinese art market appears to have slowed somewhat, the results are far from disappointing. In fact, the sheer volume of works being sold combined with the prices being paid for [...]
2011 Christmas Gifts for Art Lovers – artmarketblog.com That time again art lovers!!! Here is my annual list of top Christmas gifts for art lovers. Feel free to make suggestions as comments. Syringe Pen from MONA (Museum of Old and New Art) Is that a syringe? Um, no it’s a pen, branded MONA, in a [...]
The Complete Canadian Art Market Series – artmarketblog.com I have received several requests to post the entire series of posts on the Canadian art market. So here it is. Feel free to post any news, questions or comments regarding the Canadian art market and the market for Canadian art. Re-evaluating the Canadian Art Market Pt. [...]
Canadian Art Auctions Defy Art Market Downturn – artmarketblog.com In my final post in this series on the Canadian art market and the market for Canadian art I want to take a look at recent auction results as well as well as the upcoming auctions of Canadian art to see what emerging trends are developing. [...]
Re-evaluating the Canadian Art Market Pt. 1 – artmarketblog.com One of the best parts of my job is identifying trends within the art and antique market. A particularly exciting trend that has recently captured my attention is the increased interest being shown in the work of some of Canada’s most famous artists – particularly those [...]
Art Market Blog Press Update – artmarketblog.com The latest press coverage featuring Nicholas Forrest and the Art Market Blog: Reconsidering the L.A. vs. New York Art Market Rivalry by Nicholas Forrest http://www.fabrikmagazine.com/content/reconsidering-the-la-vs-new-york-art-market-rivalry/ 5 Reasons the Chinese Art Boom May Not Buoy the Global Art Market After All http://www.artinfo.com/news/story/38578/5-reasons-the-chinese-art-boom-may-not-buoy-the-global-art-market-after-all/?page=2 The ‘bubble’ and the ‘wobble’ http://www.artnewsnviews.com/view-article.php?article=the-bubble-and-the-wobble-&iid=23&articleid=609 After [...]
Exposing the Chinese Art Market With 6 Questions Pt. 2 – artmarketblog.com see part 1 here: http://www.artmarketblog.com/2011/07/01/exposing-the-chinese-art-market-with-6-questions-pt-1-artmarketblog-com/ 3. What specific indicators would suggest a price bubble for Chinese art, and is this “bubble” a general feature across all art sectors in China, or specific to contemporary art since the 1990s, for example? The characteristics of [...]
Exposing the Chinese Art Market With 6 Questions Pt. 1 – artmarketblog.com Q1. The records from the recent Christie’s fine modern paintings sale (31 May), along with records from China Guardian Auctions Co. from the 2009 Autumn sale onwards, show that auction house estimates have become little more than conventional additions rather than indicative price [...]
Greek Financier Wins Picasso’s Lover in Art Auction Stoush – artmarketblog.com Greek financier Dimitri Mavrommatis added to his already impressive art buying history on the 21st of June when he purchased Picaso’s Femme assise, robe bleue at Christie’s London Impressionist and Modern Art sale for £17,961,250 against an estimate of 4,000,000 – 8,000,000. Bidding like a [...]
Questioning the Art Market – artmarketblog.com I was recently asked some questions about the art market for a magazine article and thought I would share my answers. Hope you enjoy !!! 1. Last year there was a trend for portrait pieces, why do you think this is? Although portraiture fell out of fashion, as it [...]
