NEW YORK – Christie’s New York online sale of Handbags & Accessories: Summer in the City that concluded July 28 totaled $2,266,750. It marked the highest total for an online handbag sale at Christie’s, with 88% sold by lot and 117% hammer compared to the low estimate. There was global participation with registered bidders from 29 countries. View the fully illustrated catalog on LiveAuctioneers.
OAKLAND, Calif. – Clars Auction Gallery’s Aug. 9 sale will feature a fine selection of Asian artwork. Highlights include a Zhang Daqian (Chang Dai-chien), Red Leaves and Bird, ink and color on paper, estimated at $15,000-$20,0000. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
NEW YORK – Jasper52 will conduct an online auction of some of the world’s rarest and most coveted designer accessories on Tuesday, Aug. 4. The auction is composed of more than 200 lots of one-of-a-kind Birkin bags to limited edition jewelry designs. Bid absentee or live online exclusively through LiveAuctioneers.
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – Famed art and antiquities collector Forrest Fenn says the man who found his hidden treasure last month located it in Wyoming.
LONDON – 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair has announced its 8th London edition will go ahead at Somerset House on Oct. 8-10. Over the past seven years, 1-54 has established itself as a leading voice in the global discussion on contemporary African art. A scaled-down fair will see around 20 international galleries representing a selection of the best contemporary African artists on show at Somerset House as well as online in partnership with Christie’s.