Old Masters sale takes in $28 million at Christie's

Old Masters sale takes in $28 million at Christie's New York: An iconic 19th-Century painting depicting an Ottoman Empire reserve soldier and his hunting dogs sold for $1.65 million on Wednesday at Christie's Old Master and 19th-Century paintings auction. 'Master of the Hounds', by Jean Leon Gerome, had generated significant buzz during exhibitions due to the reviving popularity of Orientalist art, Christie's said. It had been estimated to sell for between $700,000 and $1 million. Several bidders competed for...
06:46 PM, Jan 27, 2011

SH Raza, all young and vibrant at 86

SH Raza, all young and vibrant at 86 London: Former India captain Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi on Monday said it was not fair if some of the Indian players played in Indian Premier League at the cost of national commitment. India lost the Test series to England 0-4 following an innings and eight runs defeat in the fourth cricket Test at The Oval here Monday. India's performance was affected by injuries to key players like Virender Sehwag, Gautam...
06:16 PM, Feb 23, 2008

Was it a richie rich 2007 for art market?

Was it a richie rich 2007 for art market? Nagpur: India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni lashed out at his batsmen for playing to the gallery and not for their country in the three-wicket World Cup defeat to South Africa. India looked set to post a mammoth total in Saturday's game when they reached 267-1 following Sachin Tendulkar's brilliant 111, but lost their last nine wickets for just 29 runs in nine overs. "In the batting powerplay, it's important that...
06:54 PM, Dec 31, 2007
How to make money from Art Funds

How to make money from Art Funds

It is not the stock market, it is not the property, but Art Fund is something that’s give you supercharged returns. ...
03:07 PM, Jan 01, 2007

It's time to be biz savvy for art

It's time to be biz savvy for art Quite a few art owners while striking a deal succumb to a low cost and feel cheated at the end of the bargain. ...
08:22 PM, Nov 23, 2006

M F Hussain, S H Raza ruling art market

M F Hussain, S H Raza ruling art market Hussain and Raza are among the few living artists to trigger some of the highest sales figures in 2006. ...
11:52 AM, Nov 15, 2006
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