The $200 million Rembrandt begins its tour of the Netherlands
In May 2022, Rembrandt’s “The Standard Bearer”, recently acquired by the Dutch state for $200 million, begins its tour of several museums in the Netherlands.
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Modern masters, contemporary stars · Sotheby’s Hong Kong 2022
Overview of the April 2022 modern and contemporary art auctions at Sotheby’s Hong Kong.
Nearly 1,000 artists represented at the new edition of Art Brussels
From April 29 to May 1, 2022, the 38th edition of Art Brussels presents 159 galleries from 26 different countries, collectively exhibiting works by nearly 1,000 artists.
Monet takes over the spring art auctions
The May 2022 modern art auctions include a large group of paintings by Claude Monet, spanning nearly every stage of his career.
Washington Crossing the Delaware · an American masterpiece comes up for auction
On May 12, Christie’s will auction one of the two versions of “Washington Crossing the Delaware”, one of the most iconic works in the history of American painting.
A monumental painting by Zao Wou-Ki returns to the market
“29.09.64.”, a lage canvas painted by Zao Wou-Ki in 1964, will be one of the stars of the 20th and 21st century art auction that Christie’s will organise in Hong Kong on 26 May 2022.
Small but intense, Pollock ‘drip’ is expected to sell for more than $45 million at Christie’s
On May 12, 2022, Christie’s will auction in New York “Number 31,” painted by Jackson Pollock in 1949, during the height of his “drip” period.
Christie’s to auction a triptych by Wayne Thiebaud
On May 12, 2022, Christie’s will auction in New York “City Views,” a triptych painted in 2004 by the recently deceased Wayne Thiebaud.
Modern and Contemporary Art at London Art Fair
From April 21-24, 2022, the 34th edition of London Art Fair offers a selection of artworks with a special emphasis on modern and contemporary British art.
Bacon’s papal portrait seeks a second chance on the market
Next May 19, 2022, Sotheby’s New York will offer Francis Bacon’s “Study of Red Pope 1962, 2nd version 1971”, which returns to the market after its failed sale five years ago.