Arts d'Afrique et d'Océanie - Auction Results

At the African and Oceanic Arts auction in Paris, December 14th, Sotheby's reported sales totals of over 12 million dollars.

Among the 78 lots sold (96 lots were offered) African Art world records were met for a Punu mask,  ivory pendant from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and a Yoruba/Nago horsemen.

Joaquin Torres-Garcia, Latin American Art Modernist

At Art Basel Miami Beach, I was in hot pursuit of examples of Latin American art masters.  I spent some time before a work by Joaquin Torres-Garcia.  Here is an example of a Torres-Garcia work, Dirigible, produced around the same time period as the work I saw, discussed by Marysol Nieves, Vice President of Christie's Latin American Art department.

Reflections on Art Basel Miami Beach - Valerie Cooper

An informative reflection on an experience I too am assessing. Enjoy.

Art Basel Miami Beach - Museum Missions Panel

Here's the panel on Public/Private: The Evolution of Museum Missions that might be of interest to you.  It was conducted on Friday, December 3rd at Art Basel Miami Beach.

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Art Basel Miami Beach

Here's what I've been up to these last few days in south Florida: Art Basel Miami Beach+.

The panel that I arrived too late (9:30am) to attend should be a source of inspiration for all collectors.  Enjoy.

Collector Focus | Art Basel Miami Beach and South Florida: A Decade of Transformation



Art Basel Conversations | Collector Focus | Art Basel Miami Beach and South Florida: A Decade of Transformation from Art Basel Miami Beach on Vimeo.