Christie’s and Sotheby’s have their biggest auctions of the summer (Spring season) this week, in both London and New York, with sales expected to reach record levels. The sales cover all the major periods though the Impressionist and Contemporary Art collections are slated to be the biggest draws. [You can view previews of the collections on the Christie's and Sotheby's websites.] Given the magnitude of the event, art market coverage has amped-up in the past week or so. Here are some highlights:
- What Lies Beneath: Sometimes even the largest of museums & galleries learn that they’ve been duped. (Telegraph)
- Flight to Tangibles: When the market is down, art increases in value because, well, a Picasso will always be a Picasso. (WSJ)
- The New Guard of Curators Steps Up: Being a curator is the new chic. (NYT)
- The Polaroid Collection: This Sotheby’s video helps breath new life into Polaroid’s stunning private collection (Sotheby’s)
