Good news for art investors as Ketterer Kunst achieves $5.1m for its May auctions

Good news for art investors as Ketterer Kunst achieves $5.1m for its May auctions

The results represent a 17% increase on 2010 figures, led by a Philipp Otto Runge work
China's collectors bid for a 'long life' at iGavel's $3.4m Asian art sale

China's collectors bid for a 'long life' at iGavel's $3.4m Asian art sale

A statue of the celestial Buddha Amitayus starred in iGavel's online auction in NY at the weekend
'And the award for the fastest-growing auction house goes to...'

'And the award for the fastest-growing auction house goes to...'

Christie's has revealed its most prosperous 2010 auction house - and its location may surprise you
Painting bought for its frame could be $64.8m work by Cezanne

Painting bought for its frame could be $64.8m work by Cezanne

Recovered from the owner's attic, the landscape would be the earliest known work by the master
Heading for the top:  Roman Emperor's $160,000 bust rules at Christie's

Heading for the top: Roman Emperor's $160,000 bust rules at Christie's

The sculpture of Nero and treasures from Ancient Greece and Egypt will delight collectors
In the battle for Egypt, priceless art and antiquities may be a silent victim

In the battle for Egypt, priceless art and antiquities may be a silent victim

As turbulent winds of change blow across north-east Africa, the safety of ancient treasure is at risk
Banksy's original artwork for Greenpeace campaign makes $122,000

Banksy's original artwork for Greenpeace campaign makes $122,000

Disney didn't like it, but the street artist's depiction of Jungle Book characters was a hit at Bonhams
A great year for Canadian art: Heffel held exceptional art sales led by Lawren Harris

A great year for Canadian art: Heffel held exceptional art sales led by Lawren Harris

The firm, specialising in an underrated part of the art market, broke the $1m mark five times in 2010
Collecting tips for success - 'Here are some top collecting tips for the New Year'

Collecting tips for success - 'Here are some top collecting tips for the New Year'

2010's markets were filled with passion, pleasure and profit - and here's how you can benefit in 2011
Hartshorne glass collection for sale at Bonhams led by a $23,600 punch bowl

Hartshorne glass collection for sale at Bonhams led by a $23,600 punch bowl

The finest collection of glass from a leading Sussex academic is to be auctioned
Painting 'bought for its frame' in Devon sells for $78,000 at Canadian art auction

Painting 'bought for its frame' in Devon sells for $78,000 at Canadian art auction

It was bought in a Devon auction house, but ended up on the other side of the Atlantic
Unseen for 100 years... Jawobide's Peek-a-boo could bring £200,000

Unseen for 100 years... Jawobide's Peek-a-boo could bring £200,000

A surprise painting discovered in a private Athens collection could sell for six figures in London

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