Millions pumped into art world as corporates sell
Culture

Millions pumped into art world as corporates sell

Art lovers gasped as artwork after artwork surpassed auction-house estimates, as two corporate collections went under the hammer.

Briar Williams 06 Oct 2022
Art world abuzz with the Great Corporate Selloff
Art

Art world abuzz with the Great Corporate Selloff

There are two multimillion-dollar art sales coming up, as Spark and the BNZ both send their art collections to auction.

Briar Williams 18 Aug 2022
Goldie portraits in a league of their own
The Life Free

Goldie portraits in a league of their own

With a couple of Goldies coming up for sale in the next month, interest in the artist has never been hotter. The story of CF Goldie's paintings is filled with drama – from robberies, fakes and forgeries, to damaging restorations. But what makes a great one?

Briar Williams 31 Jul 2022
What am I bid? How to buy art at an auction
The Life Free

What am I bid? How to buy art at an auction

For the uninitiated, art auctions can be a daunting experience. Here are a few essential tips to help you make a successful purchase.

Briar Williams 03 Jul 2022