Frida Kahlo portrait sells for record £41.8m
A rare Frida Kahlo self-portrait, 'El sueño (La cama)', has sold for £41.8m at Sotheby's, breaking the auction record for female artists. Discover the story behind this historic sale.
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Frida Kahlo painting sells for record $55 million
Frida Kahlo's self-portrait 'El sueño' sold for a record $55 million at Sotheby's, becoming the most expensive work by a female artist ever sold at auction.
Frida Kahlo Painting Poised to Break Auction Record
Frida Kahlo's 1940 self-portrait 'El sueño' could smash the $44.4m female artist record at Sotheby's New York. Discover the story behind this spectral masterpiece.
Gustav Klimt painting sells for record £180m at auction
Gustav Klimt's 'Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer' fetches a historic £180m at Sotheby's, becoming the most valuable modern artwork ever sold. Discover the story behind this record-breaking sale.
Klimt portrait sells for £179.7m at Sotheby's auction
Gustav Klimt's 'Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer' has sold for a staggering £179.7m at Sotheby's, becoming the second most expensive artwork ever sold at auction. Discover the story behind this record-breaking sale.
Klimt Sells for $236.4M, Sets New Auction Record
Gustav Klimt's masterpiece sells for a record $236.4 million at Sotheby's, becoming the most expensive modern artwork ever sold at auction. Discover the story behind the sale.
Klimt portrait sells for £179.7m at Sotheby's auction
Gustav Klimt's 'Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer' has sold for a record £179.7m at Sotheby's, becoming the second most expensive artwork ever sold at auction. Discover the painting's dramatic history.
Solid Gold Toilet Up for Auction at Sotheby's
Maurizio Cattelan's solid gold toilet, a satirical art piece, is set for auction at Sotheby's with a $10 million starting bid. Discover the story behind this provocative work.
Cilla Black's Vintage Fashion Auction for Charity
Over 240 pieces from Cilla Black's iconic wardrobe go to auction on November 28, with prices starting at £20. Discover vintage gems supporting disadvantaged children.
German Holocaust Artefacts Auction Cancelled
A controversial auction of Holocaust artefacts in Germany has been scrapped following complaints from survivors. Read how the 'System of Terror' sale was stopped.
Gene Hackman's Secret Art Collection Unveiled at Auction
Discover Gene Hackman's hidden artistic talent and fascinating film memorabilia, including his abandoned Silence of the Lambs project, in this exclusive Bonhams auction collection.
Alan Rickman's Personal Archive Heads to Auction
Rare Alan Rickman scripts from Die Hard & Harry Potter go to auction. Discover the late actor's annotated notes & personal treasures. Bid from 5-7 Dec.
Van Der Beek auctions Dawson's Creek items for cancer care
Actor James Van Der Beek auctions Dawson's Creek treasures to fund colorectal cancer treatment, highlighting UK healthcare costs. Explore his emotional journey.
£5.7m found in £380 storage locker auction win
A lucky bidder discovered millions in cash after buying a storage unit for just £380. Read how this modern treasure hunt unfolded and what happened next.
Wright of Derby: National Gallery's Revolutionary Exhibition
London's National Gallery unveils a groundbreaking exhibition exploring Joseph Wright of Derby's masterful use of light and scientific themes, positioning the 18th-century artist as Britain's first true painter of the Enlightenment era.
King Charles's art collection sells for thousands at auction
Original artworks from King Charles III's private collection have fetched significant sums at a specialist auction near his Gloucestershire home, revealing the monarch's personal artistic tastes.
Bob Mackie Auctions Cher & Taylor Swift Iconic Outfits
Fashion history unfolds as legendary costume designer Bob Mackie auctions iconic outfits worn by Cher, Taylor Swift, and other music legends in a landmark Beverly Hills sale.
Solid Gold Toilet Stolen in Daring Blenheim Palace Heist
The extraordinary theft of a fully functional 18-carat gold toilet from Winston Churchill's birthplace raises questions about art, security, and the audacity of criminals.
Art Detectives: Hunt for Fake Old Masters
Christopher Stevens reviews BBC's gripping new art world investigation series where experts uncover forged masterpieces in this thrilling cultural whodunnit.
Christopher Mullan: Street Art Pioneer Dies at 46
Discover the remarkable life of Christopher Mullan, the visionary Belfast-born artist who transformed urban landscapes and mentored a generation of street artists before his tragic passing at 46.
Lost Canaletto Masterpiece Could Fetch £5 Million
A breathtaking Canaletto painting of Venice's Grand Canal, hidden from public view for nearly a century, emerges for spectacular Sotheby's sale this autumn. Art experts hail the 18th-century masterpiece as 'extraordinarily fresh' and 'perfectly preserved'
Billionaire gloats as Block contestants get nothing
Billionaire Adrian Portelli celebrates brutal Block finale outcome where contestants walked away with nothing after his dramatic auction tactics. The property tycoon's social media gloating sparks controversy.
The Block House Sells for $4.25 Million Below Reserve
In a stunning property auction upset, contestants from The Block Australia watched in horror as their meticulously renovated house sold for a massive loss, leaving dreams shattered and questions unanswered about the reality TV property gamble.
Kate Bryan: How to Love Art Without the Intimidation
Discover how art curator Kate Bryan is dismantling cultural barriers with her new book 'How to Love Art', making galleries accessible to everyone through practical tips and infectious enthusiasm.
Lost Dali painting sells for £47,700 after £150 buy
A forgotten Salvador Dali painting, discovered in a Scottish home after being bought for just £150 decades ago, has fetched £47,700 at auction, stunning art experts and the family who owned it.
Lost Picasso Painting Mystery Solved After 30 Years
A missing Picasso still-life painting has been located in a Spanish private collection after vanishing from public view for three decades, solving one of the art world's enduring mysteries.
Louvre's masterpieces in digital art heist protest
In a stunning act of creative protest, anonymous artists have digitally 'stolen' the Louvre's most famous residents, including the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo, to create a powerful commentary on cultural appropriation and modern politics.
Dina Broadhurst's shocking nude art with face on another body
Contemporary artist Dina Broadhurst reveals shocking new artwork featuring her face digitally placed on another woman's nude body, sparking conversations about identity and female representation in art.
Turner & Hirst: Liverpool's Blockbuster Art Show
Liverpool's Tate gallery unveils spectacular anniversary exhibition pairing JMW Turner's dramatic seascapes with Damien Hirst's controversial shark in formaldehyde, promising visitors an unforgettable artistic journey.
Secret art collective shares gallery memberships
An underground network is enabling struggling artists to access premium exhibitions through shared membership cards, challenging London's exclusive art scene in a bold act of creative solidarity.
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