Paintings

A medal created for George Washington, and given to Marquis de Lafayette, is for sale at Sotheby’s.Read full story

This could be a dream holiday for your favorite cycling fan or even you. Beginning Nov. 26, for 10 days, you can bid on three ultra-exclusive, one-of-a-kind Team CSC cycling gifts on eBay. All proceeds from this auction will benefit Velokhaya, the fundraising initiative of South Africa’s Life Cycling Academy. Team CSC, Cervelo and Computer … Read more

Bonhams’ October 18th auction of Fine Jewelry featured Art Deco signed pieces from private collections from across the United States. Collectors, members of the trade and jewelry aficionados assembled for the 3-City simulcast sale, placing bids in the New York City, San Francisco and Los Angeles salesrooms, as well as via telephone during the spirited … Read more

Nov. 28 (Bloomberg) — Sotheby’s in London sold 38.7 million pounds ($79.8 million) of Russian paintings, Orthodox icons, Faberge works and porcelain over the past two days, setting a record for the biggest Russian-art sale.Read full story

Spain’s culture ministry said Wednesday it had purchased one of celebrated poet Federico Garcia Lorca’s manuscripts for more than 30,000 euros through a Sotheby’s auction in London.Read full story