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Two lovers, a red cockerel, and a deep blue sky: Chagall’s painting from the 1970s… Read More →
Through his early exploration of algorithmic processes, Czech painter Zdeněk Sýkora emerged as one of… Read More →
The snow-covered wintery landscape paintings of Alfons Walde are intrinsic to the history of cultural… Read More →
JEWELLERY BY CARTIER – Auction 10 June
Cartier has been associated with the jewellery of haute joaillerie as well as luxury watches…
ARTWORK OF THE DAY – John Fery
The tale of John Fery’s extraordinary life reads like an embodiment of the American myths…
Classic Week – 19th Century Orientalists
The upcoming 19th Century Paintings auction features two exquisite Orientalist works: An Oriental Market in front of a Portal by Alberto Pasini and the Portrait of a Young Lady from Constantinople by…
Classic Week: Coecke van Aelst in the Old Masters Paintings auction
PRINCELY ART One of the highlights of the upcoming spring auction is undoubtably the original central panel of a triptych by Pieter Coecke van Aelst. Not only is it one of the…
Artwork of the day – Fireplace gate Adolf Loos
This year marks the 150th birthday of Adolf Loos. As one of the pioneers of modern architecture, Loos left his mark on architectural history. In 1910, he made a statement for the…
ARTWORK OF THE DAY – Corals
Captivating us with their bright colours and impressive shapes, corals are naturally grown in the ocean and cannot be cultivated. These natural miracles are becoming increasingly rare due to harmful environmental pollution. Depending on their…
ARTWORK OF THE DAY – Woodcut Franz Traunfellner
"Woodblock printmaking demands uncompromising clarity in artistic expression. I use a knife and a wooden stick to strive for a linear, rhythmically moving, almost abstract form in order to express the essence…
Modern Art
Antony Gormley: 3D Pixels
Anthony Gormley is considered a central figure in contemporary sculpture. With his monumental works such as Angel of the North and the Field projects, he has redefined sculpture. The human body is…
