I just now watched Christies’ Auctions & Private Sales, NewYork live auction feed of the only da Vinci painting in the world in private hands. Lot 9B, “Salvator Mundi”—the entire auction took nineteen minutes, with four main bidders. read more
22 of the Most Expensive Items Ever Sold at Auction Wealthy collectors are setting world records at the auctions these days, and not just for contemporary art. read more
In February, a painting by Paul Gauguin was reportedly bought for $300m (£200m), making it the most expensive painting ever sold, at auction or in a private sale. Monday night’s sale makes Picasso’s piece the third most expensive painting to have ever been sold. read more