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Ownership of Henry Moore Sculpture Called Into Question

29
Nov
2012
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Tower Hamlets’ ownership of the bronze sculpture, Draped Seated Woman by Henry Moore, was called into question last night following new research into the details of the transfer of ownership of the work from the Greater London Council (GLC) in … Continue reading  

Controversial Sale of Henry Moore Sculpture to Go Forward

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Nov
2012
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Against the very vocal opposition of important figures in the British art world the council of the Borough of Tower Hamlets in the East End of London decided on Wednesday to sell “Draped Seated Woman,” the 1957 bronze that Henry … Continue reading  

Getty Research Institute Acquires Archive of the Historic Knoedler & Company Gallery

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Oct
2012
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The Getty Research Institute announced today the acquisition of the archive of the historic Knoedler & Company Gallery, the premier American art gallery from the mid-19th century through the 20th century. Dating from circa 1850 to 1971, the comprehensive archive … Continue reading  

Famous Works Go on View as Part of the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art’s Loan Program

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Sep
2012
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Works by Giorgio de Chirico, Paul Delvaux, Anne-Louis Girodet de Roucy-Trioson, Henry Moore, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, are now on view in the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art’s Focus Gallery as part of the Masterworks on Loan program. The works will … Continue reading  

Picasso and Modern British Art Opens at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art

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Aug
2012
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The first exhibition to explore Pablo Picasso’s lifelong connections with Britain is the highlight of this year’s Festival programme at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. Picasso & Modern British Art brings together 150 works from major public and … Continue reading  

Sale of Impressionist and Modern Art to Highlight Fresh-To-Market Works

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Apr
2012
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Christie’s New York announced further highlights of its upcoming Evening Sale of Impressionist and Modern Art on May 1. In keeping with collector demand for blue-chip works of the period offered fresh-to-the market from private collections, Christie’s specialists have assembled … Continue reading  

First Exhibition to Explore Pablo Picasso’s Connections With Britain Opens at Tate

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Feb
2012
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In February 2012 Tate Britain will stage the first exhibition to explore Pablo Picasso’s lifelong connections with Britain. Picasso and Modern British Art will examine Picasso’s evolving critical reputation here and British artists’ responses to his work. The exhibition will … Continue reading  

Gris, Van Gogh, Signac & Miro Lead Christie’s Auction of Impressionist and Modern Art

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Feb
2012
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The Impressionist and Modern Art and The Art of the Surreal Evening Auctions will take place on 7 February 2012 at 7pm with a pre-sale estimate of £86,205,000 -127,090,000 (corresponding estimate in 2011: £73.8-109 million). Combined with the Impressionist, Modern … Continue reading  

20/21 International Art Fair 2012 to Offer Quality and Variety

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Dec
2011
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The 20|21 International Art Fair will take place at the Royal College of Art in Kensington Gore, London SW7, from 16 to 19 February 2012. It will be opened by Jeffrey Archer at 12 noon on the 16th. The fair … Continue reading  

Bonhams Breaks World Records In 20th Century British And Irish Sale

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Nov
2011
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A new world auction record for a work on paper by Henry Moore was set by Bonhams yesterday (16th November) in the 20th Century British and Irish Art sale. Entitled Shelter Drawing: Seated Mother and Child, the work sold for … Continue reading