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Auction News for World Coins! # 4   The Ginza Auction in Tokyo will be kicking off on Nov 16th (JST). 9 days to go!! Salzburg, 6 Ducats, 1687, MS63, Johann Ernst, Herzog von Sachsen-Coburg, 3 for MS61(USD 55,200 in May 25 ’21 at HA), 1 for MS63 (Top-Pop)   Salzburg, which means salt and fortress in English, is the name of an archbishopric that had autonomy within the Holy Roman Empire. It is also known as the birthplace of Mozart, a classical musician. It has a high level of artistry with its intricate design but most of them are “Detail (means defect)” appraisal and only four MS grades appraised. Moreover, this is the only top-grade piece. Frankly speaking, it's rare to see such coin in the Japan market. Unlike the GB, France, Spain etc., which later gained huge national power through a centralized system by absolute monarchy, the coins of the Holy Roman Empire, which was a federation of small states, are rich in variety and there are many coin mania mainly in German speaking area. That means that such rare coin can be a good investment target. Who knows when you will see it again, in case of missing such top-grade piece? Feel free to contact me, if you would like to be a successful bidder for it thru my assistance. #antiquecoin #rarecoin #investment #gold #silver #numismatics #アンティークコイン #投資

OUTSTANDING RESULTS l Important Australian + International Fine Art l Wednesday 24 April 2024 D+H's team delivers stellar results in their first Australian + International Fine Art auction for 2024, realising $16,689,682 (inc. BP).  Wednesday's expertly curated selection of 55 lots including significant works from the Collection of Joan and Peter Clemenger saw D+H set record breaking figures with fervent participation across all bidding platforms from domestic and international buyers. This $16m+ total represents the highest Australian fine art auction total in the past 17 years. Responding to the market's increasing demand for culturally significant Australian and International works, our team achieved extraordinary clearance rates of 134% by value and 85% by volume with remarkable performances by John Peter Russell's Cruach en Mahr, Matin, Belle-Île-en-Mer achieving $3,927,273 inc. BP and Brett Whiteley's The Wren and Bather on the Sand realising $3,681,818 (inc. BP) and $1,902,273 (inc. BP) respectively. With D+H's 2022 and 2023 auction sales totalling an unparalleled $87 million, these latest 2024 results decisively place the D+H team and its expertise at the forefront of Australian and International consignments.  View the full list of results: https://bit.ly/3xPDCmB #deutscherandhackett #artauction

Exciting insights from the recent auction at Christie's Paris! The December 10th event for 20th/21st Century Art showcased a dynamic yet cautiously optimistic market. With a sell-through rate of 81.8% and a total value of €3.8 million, the results reflect an evolving landscape of collector preferences. Top highlights include Manoucher Yektai's captivating "Sans titre," which soared to €170,000, as well as Igor Mitoraj's stunning "Nudo," fetching €90,000. Meanwhile, works from notable artists like Jean Dubuffet faced challenges in securing bids, pointing to a more selective market. This auction reaffirms the growing appetite for mid-range artworks priced between €10,000 and €50,000, representing over 71.5% of total value and attracting both emerging collectors and institutions. Curious to learn more about trends and insights from this auction? Check out our full report here: https://lnkd.in/eGcgt4au #ArtCollectors #ChristiesAuction #ManoucherYektai #IgorMitoraj #ContemporaryArt #ArtMarket #AuctionResults

🚨 Art Enthusiasts! The results are in from the Sotheby's Modern British & Irish Art Day Auction held on November 15, 2024, in London, and the insights are compelling. While the auction showcased notable artists and achievements, it encountered some market challenges with a sell-through rate of just 64.9%. Key takeaways include a surprising preference for mid-range artworks, particularly those priced between £10,000 - £50,000, which made up 54% of total value. This trend reflects a conscientious shift among collectors favoring quality over high-end pieces during uncertain economic times. Exciting highlights featured works by Laurence Stephen Lowry and Henry Moore, illustrating the strong emotional connection collectors seek in art today. However, several lots didn't find buyers—an indication of changing tastes in the art world. Curious to know more about the auction's results and what they mean for the future of Modern British and Irish art? Click here to explore the full report! [Read more](https://lnkd.in/ewzbMWNx) #ModernBritishArt #IrishArt #Sothebys #LaurenceStephenLowry #HenryMoore #ArtMarketInsights #AuctionResults

Scheduled less than two weeks after the all-important New York auctions, the major auction houses staged their Hong Kong spring auctions over the last few days. Generating solid blue-chip contemporary paintings sales of USD 113 million, these auctions were significantly smaller than their New York counterparts. Nevertheless, they provided a good sense of the state of Asian buyers who have been challenged by the economic situation in Mainland China recently. Read our short report providing an overview of the Hong Kong auctions including some of our highlights. #diversification #arteducation #artinvesting #bluechipart

The recent Hong Kong auctions generated a solid 86% sell-through rate with sales exceeding pre-auction estimates by 5%. This is a marked improvement on the previous Asian auction week of last October and potentially a sign that the major insecurity of in particular Chinese buyers may already be behind us. 60% of sales were generated by Asian artists which may be an indication that auction houses wanted to go the “safe” route rather than risking disappointing performances by Western artists. #diversification #artinvesting #artinvestment #bluechipart

When Comedian first appeared, it was a punchline - a well-aimed shot at the hyper-commercialization of art and the empty spectacle that often drives the market. It was the art world, for a brief second, laughing at itself. But that moment has passed, and the joke is no longer on the industry. It’s on us. Sotheby’s decision to revive and auction this piece again isn’t a daring move; it’s a desperate cash grab. When an auction house like Sotheby’s gives its stamp of approval to Comedian—again—they’re telling young artists that it’s not about innovation, talent, or vision. It’s about being a spectacle, about going viral, about packaging your art as a commodity that can be easily consumed and resold. But art isn’t supposed to be this way. It’s supposed to be an act of rebellion, a pursuit of truth, a space where boundaries are pushed and where risk is rewarded. What Sotheby’s should be doing is championing those voices - amplifying artists who are unafraid to take risks, who have something new to say, and who are willing to challenge the very market forces that Comedian once tried to critique. Instead, they’re retreating to the comfort of an old gag, proving that they’re more interested in cashing in than creating meaningful, lasting change in the art world. It’s time for Sotheby’s to do better. To move past the empty spectacle, the gimmicks, the lazy stunts that offer nothing new. To stop chasing viral moments and start creating a space where genuine art—art that’s complex, challenging, and authentic—can thrive. The art world needs to get back to its roots, to remember that its purpose is not to commodify and consume but to innovate and inspire. Because if all we’re left with is a banana and a wall, recycled and resold as if it still matters, then we’ve lost the plot entirely. We’ve stopped being the curators of culture, and we’ve become the merchants of the mundane. And that’s not just embarrassing—it’s a failure. A failure of imagination, a failure of integrity, and a failure of the very institutions that are supposed to lead us forward.

With auction results coming in at 6% above the average pre-auction estimates and a sell-through rate of 92%, the crucial spring auction week in New York demonstrated that, despite a challenging market environment, the blue-chip contemporary paintings segment continues to perform solidly. People will rightly claim that there has been a lack of mega transactions exceeding USD 50 million. However, this does not reflect the overall strength of the blue-chip art market as the segment of works sold above USD 50 million operates under different dynamics and is dominated by a small number of billionaires. #diversification #artinvesting #artinvestment #bluechipart

#ArtnetNews: From chandelier bids to white-glove sales: The wild jargon of art auctions, decoded. Auctions are filled with specialized vocabulary. Here is a guide to key terms, to know on the auction floor. Read more https://bit.ly/4fWiqMp

The biggest auction week of the year so far concluded in New York with total blue-chip contemporary paintings sales amounting to USD 890 million. Despite the disruption due to a cyberattack on Christie’s, the four main auction houses again competed at the highest levels, offering top-quality artworks from prominent collections and achieving slightly better results than the same time last year. Read our report for an analysis of the auction results and highlights by Leonora Carrington and Jean-Michel Basquiat. #arteducation #bluechipart #artinvesting #artinvestment