Kunstmarkt-News über Peter Paul RUBENS (1577-1640)
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XVIIth century still life paintings – the golden age of Northern Europe [19.12.2007]
The XVIIth century was a golden age for still life painting in Northern European countries from which two themes emerged: table settings and floral compositions. The paintings of the XXIIth century Northern Schools have proven a profitable refuge, with price levels rising by +85% in a decade. It is also a field of informed collectors who are hugely selective.
Old Masters [29.07.2007]
Old masters are the pride of the most prestigious museums and a few collectors who are loathe to part with their masterpieces. A shortage of works, and the tempting prestige of a famous signature, means some paintings, but also drawings, are fetching spectacular bids. However, art lovers can turn to signatures that are less famous with the general public or drawings and prints that are everywhere on the market.
Old Master paintings: 17th century Northern Schools [04.12.2005]
In the segment of Old Master works, the Dutch and Flemish Masters command some of the highest auction prices. Peter Paul Rubens’ Le Massacre des Innocents currently holds the auction record for this segment after fetching GBP 45 million on 10 July 2002 at Sotheby’s in London.
Christie’s rounds off 2003 with auctions of old master drawings in Paris and Rome [09.12.2003]
If the price of an old master drawing depends mainly on its origin and state of preservation, then investors are in for a treat. Christie’s is putting up drawings from the collection of one of the great 18th century collectors, the Marquis of Calvière, in Paris on 17 December.
The top artists from the London summer auctions [21.07.2003]
Sotheby’s and Christie’s held their London Impressionist and Modern Art auctions on 23-24 June. With over 80% lots sold and a turnover of GBP 63 million at two evening sessions, the auctions were encouraging without being spectacular.
How do the art market heavyweights measure up? [15.06.2003]
The world’s top ten artists by turnover (see rankings) generated USD506 million at auction in 2002. With only 1.7% of total transaction volumes they represent 20% of the art market.
Record for Andrea Mantegna and bought-ins for Peter Paul Rubens [30.01.2003]
Andrea Mantegna: USD25.5 million! Two Peter Paul Rubens bought in. This was how the year started at Sotheby’s New York.
US and UK neck and neck in the auctions market [27.08.2002]
The US has led the art market for more than 20 years. In the mid-1990s, at the peak of American dominance, it hosted nearly 70% of the world’s fine art sales. Today, this has fallen to 38.7% and the US is on the point of being overtaken by the UK.
As the world’s stock markets plunge Rubens’ "Massacre of the Innocents" drives the art market through the roof [15.07.2002]
On Wednesday 10 July 2002, "The Massacre of the Innocents" by Peter Paul RUBENS became the most expensive old master painting ever sold at auction. It was only recently identified as a Rubens having previously been attributed to the lesser-known Jan van den Hoecke. Once the painting’s authorship was clarified a record price was clearly on the cards, particularly as Peter Paul RUBENS’ index has been in stunning form lately: +540% since 1997.
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