Sotheby’s Establishes a Foothold in Saudi Arabia After Hosting the Kingdom’s First Major Auction

Sotheby’s Establishes a Foothold in Saudi Arabia After Hosting the Kingdom’s First Major Auction

Sotheby’s laid down a marker in the Middle East on Saturday evening by hosting Saudi Arabia’s first major art auction.The results were like the two-part evening sale’s lineup: a mixed bag. The house took in $17.3 million (estimate: $14 million–$20 million) across 117 lots, with works of fine art, luxury objects, and sports memorabilia among them. However, the value of the house’s foray into the desert kingdom was never going to be confined to th…

Records set for Arab artists at Sotheby’s debut Saudi Arabia auction

The “Origins” sale totalled $17.28m and achieved a sell-through rate of 67% by lot

Sotheby's Is Presenting An Exhibit Curated By Victoria Beckham

Sotheby’s is presenting an exhibition curated by fashion designer Victoria Beckham showcasing a curated selection of works by artists including George Condo, Yoshitomo Nara, Richard Prince and Yves Klein.  Sotheby’s is presenting an exhibition curated by fashion designer Victoria Beckham Working with Sotheby’s specialists, Victoria Beckham, who is acclaimed for collecting art with her husband David Beckham, has selected ten artworks by Yoshitomo…

Saudi Arabia’s Art Market Booms: Sotheby’s "Origins" Auction Signals a Cultural Shift

In a bold move that underscores the shifting dynamics of the global art market, Sotheby’s has inaugurated its presence in […] The post Saudi Arabia’s Art Market Booms: Sotheby’s “Origins” Auction Signals a Cultural Shift appeared first on ArteFuse.

Sotheby’s First Saudi Arabia Sale Brings in $17.3 Million

The inaugural auction in Diriyah featured participants from 45 countries and set new records for contemporary Arab artists.