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Millionaire indicted for burning $10 million Frida Kahlo painting
Sep 28, 2022
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Millionaire Martin Mobarak was investigated for setting fire to a $10 million Frida Kahlo painting as an NFT stunt.
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Johnny Depp makes $3.6 million in hours!
Jul 29, 2022
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In just a few hours, Hollywood actor Johnny Depp made approximately $3.6 million from the sale of his debut art collection.
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Jack Nicholson: a $150 Million Art Collection
Sep 1, 2023
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Nicholson has established himself as a prominent art collector, having begun his journey in the 1960s. His collection proudly features works by artistic luminaries such as Picasso...
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Eric Clapton: A Richter for $35 million
Oct 11, 2023
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In 2022, Christie's auctioned a large Gerhard Richter painting titled "Abstraktes Bild" for a minimum of $35 million...
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New record for a Magritte: 79.8 million dollars!
Mar 4, 2022
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René Magritte's L'empire des lumières sells for £59.4 million ($79.8 million) at Sotheby's. The previous record was $79.7 million for the artist Le Principe du Plaisir (1937).
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A US$3 million pumpkin swept into the ocean
Oct 14, 2021
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The iconic Pumpkin sculpture of Yayoi Kusama, valued at $3 million, was swept into the ocean by a storm in Naoshima Prefecture, western Japan.
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Native American sacred cave auctioned for over $ 2 million
Sep 16, 2021
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A private cave containing more than 1,000-year-old Native American artwork was auctioned off in Missouri. Auctioneer refused to reveal the identity of the winner. Osage Nation leaders had hoped to purchase the land to "protect and preserve our most sacred site".
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Rediscovered Rembrandt Masterpiece: From Obscurity to $18.4 Million Triumph
Oct 9, 2023
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A recently rediscovered Rembrandt masterpiece, previously attributed to his circle, is expected to fetch an impressive $18.4 million at Sotheby's. This remarkable reattribution and surge in value follows an 18-month research effort and reflects the enduring allure of Rembrandt's work in the art world.
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Sotheby's evening auction of modern art netted $224 million
Nov 14, 2023
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Sotheby's auction of 20th-century art raked in $224 million in just a brisk 90 minutes on Monday at their York Avenue headquarters. The collection of 31 items fetched a combined hammer price of $190 million, falling short of the house's initial estimate of at least $200 million...
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Beatles' Hidden Gem Unveiled Fetches $1.7 Million at Christie's
Feb 7, 2024
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A unique painting by the Beatles, created during their 1966 Tokyo stay, was sold for $1.7 million at Christie's, exceeding its initial estimate. Titled "Images of a Woman," this artwork represents a rare foray into visual art by the iconic band, highlighting their diverse talents beyond music.
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A Phillips New York evening sale, marked by restraint, generated $156 million, with a Richter painting selling for $34.8 million leading the way
Nov 15, 2023
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A two-part Phillips auction of 20th-century and contemporary art in New York on Tuesday began with optimism and excitement, prompting staff to bring out additional chairs. However, the atmosphere took a turn midway through the sale as many lots failed to impress...
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An unknown Jackson Pollock painting of 50 million euros discovered
Mar 23, 2023
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During a raid, Bulgarian authorities say, a previously unknown Jackson Pollock painting that could be worth €50 million was found.
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Playboy model-turned-princess kicked out of $533 million mansion
Apr 21, 2023
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Princess Rita Jenrette Boncompagni Ludovisi was kicked out of the Casino dell'Aurora in Rome due to an outside wall falling apart. The ceiling painting was painted by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio in 1597. Princess Rita and her family were kicked out of the Villa dell'Aurora due to the children from Prince Nicolo's first marriage.
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A man paid $ 30 for a drawing worth $ 50 million!
Nov 23, 2021
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A Massachusetts man paid $30 for a drawing. It could be a genuine Dürer worth $50 million. The artwork is now on display at Agnews Gallery, which is looking for purchasers. A former curator of German Prints and Drawings at The British Museum agrees the drawing is genuine. Experts believe it is a copy of Dürer's The Virgin among a multitude of animals.
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Lost $100 Million Botticelli Found in Italy: Ownership Under Investigation
Dec 1, 2023
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A Sandro Botticelli painting worth approximately $100 million, lost for 50 years, was recently discovered in a family home near Naples, Italy. Italian authorities are now investigating its legal ownership and considering its potential public display after restoration.
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Klimt Masterpiece Lost for 100 Years Sold for €30 Million
Apr 25, 2024
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A Gustav Klimt painting, missing for a century, was sold for €30 million at an auction in Vienna. The artwork, titled "Portrait of Fraulein Lieser," is believed to depict a member of a prominent Jewish industrialist family and was sold under adherence to the Washington Principles for returning Nazi-looted art.
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Inside a $40 million Botticelli painting, a hidden image was discovered
Jan 14, 2022
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"Man of Sorrows" by Sandro Botticelli has been hidden from public view for hundreds of years. Painting is scheduled to be auctioned at Sotheby's on Jan. 27 with a guaranteed minimum price of $40 million.
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144 million dollars seized from the architect of the "Putin's Palace"
Aug 8, 2022
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Italian Police Seize Picasso and Modigliani Paintings Belonging to the Architect of "Putin's Palace"
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A pair of Air Jordans sold for $2.2 million at auction!
Apr 12, 2023
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Air Jordans worn by Michael Jordan sell at auction for the most money ever paid for sneakers.
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Beeple's "Human One" sculpture and its NFT sold for $ 29 million
Nov 10, 2021
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The Beeple sculpture was sold for $ 28.9 million to an online auctioneer in Switzerland. HUMAN ONE 3D video sculpture is a combination of digital and physical technologies. It represents a person dressed in silver walking with what appears to be a space helmet on his head.
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The $10 Million Bob Ross Painting That Will Leave You Speechless!
Sep 25, 2023
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Bob Ross's $10 million masterpiece holds a surprising secret. Discover what's hidden within this iconic painting!
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Beeple unveils his $29 million sculpture at the Crystal Bridges Museum
Jul 28, 2023
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The $29 million sculpture of Beeple is on display at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, marking its first public appearance in the United States since it was purchased by Swiss venture capitalist Ryan Zurrer. The artwork titled HUMAN ONE depicts humanity's first steps into the digital Metaverse with ever-moving screens and also offers a scavenger hunt experience for visitors to unlock NFTs related to the artist.
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Thieves steal a multi-million dollar NFT collection from a gallery owner.
Jan 5, 2022
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Todd Kramer had 15 NFTs worth $2.2 million stolen in a phishing scam. The gallery owner was able to reclaim some pieces with the help of buyers and the NFT platform OpenSea. Some people have started making NFT's of art that they did not create.
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An $11.7 million gold cube sits in the middle of Central Park
Feb 3, 2022
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The cube weighs over 400 pounds and is entirely made of 24-karat gold. The cube, which was cast in Switzerland, required a special kiln to contain its contents. The sculpture is currently on display at a Wall Street private dinner. Castello will also release an ancillary NFT, the Castello Coin, on February 21.
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In a Paris auction, a rare Michelangelo drawing might reach $33 million
Apr 7, 2022
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A drawing by Michelangelo unearthed in 2019 will be auctioned next month. Christie's estimates it could fetch up to 30 million euros ($33 million). The drawing is estimated to date around the 15th century. It is one of the rare works by the Italian artist in private hands.
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Christie's sends world tour hologram of Edgar Degas ballerina worth $20 million
Apr 27, 2022
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Is this the way auction-house previews will be in the future?
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World Record: Andy Warhol's Portrait of Marilyn Monroe Sold for $195 Million
May 10, 2022
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Andy Warhol's 1964 silkscreen portrait of Marilyn Monroe sold for $195 million. It is the most expensive work by a twentieth-century artist ever sold at auction. The painting was bought by Larry Gagosian, who was present at the auction in New York.
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In Florida, a Rolls-Royce destroys a $3 million Damien Hirst sculpture!
Apr 13, 2023
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The sculpture, which is part of a set that Hirst debuted at the 2017 Venice Biennale, is said to be worth $3m
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A painting of the fashion designer Virgil Abloh sold for $ 1 million
Dec 14, 2021
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A painting of Virgil Abloh sells for $1 million at Art Basel Miami. The artist, Rob Prior, painted the portrait in real-time. Daniel Petit, a real estate executive, bought the artwork.
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The Groucho Club bought by an art gallery for 40 million pounds
Aug 12, 2022
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The owners of Hauser & Wirth buy a private club in London with a long history and a famous art collection.
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He Destroys Multi-Million Dollar Art Because He Was "Mad At His Girlfriend"!
Jun 8, 2022
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Because he was "mad at his girl," a man broke into the Dallas Museum of Art and destroyed several ancient Greek artifacts.
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A painting by Kandinsky has set a record by selling for $44.5 million
Mar 3, 2023
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This oil on canvas painting by Vassily Kandinsky from 1910 shows the German village of Murnau in bright colors.
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The Great Wave off Kanagawa sold for $2.8 million sets a new record
Mar 24, 2023
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The sale of Hokusai's famous "Great Wave" print for $2.8 million at Christie's sets a new record.
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A Marilyn Monroe portrait by Andy Warhol could fetch a record-breaking $200 million
Mar 23, 2022
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One of Andy Warhol's iconic Marilyn Monroe portraits could fetch $200 million. The Pop artist created dozens of images of the Hollywood star in the 1960s. The 40-square-inch "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn" will be auctioned in New York this May.
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Lindsay and Paula Fox contribute $100 million to Melbourne's new NGV Contemporary art gallery
Apr 21, 2022
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Lindsay and Paula Fox donate a record $100 million to The National Gallery of Victoria. It is the largest cash donation ever made by a living donor to an Australian art museum. New gallery will be built in Southbank's Melbourne Arts Precinct, scheduled to open in 2028.
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"Several million euros" worth of Celtic gold coins were stolen from a German museum
Nov 25, 2022
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In Manching, Bavaria, a heist in which phone and internet connections were "cut off" led to the theft of coins from the third century.