'Up to £450m worth of antique paintings' up for grabs
Those looking for accurate art appraisals might be intrigued by the planned sale of a selection of rare paintings in London.
This week could be an interesting time for those keen on selling antique paintings. Between £300 million and £450 million could be spent on artworkin London over the following days, according to a piece by ColinGleadell in the Telegraph. He noted that impressionist paintings will be among the items sold at Christie's and Sotheby's.
For instance, a Monet water lily piece could be bought forbetween £30 million and £40 million. He observed: "The signs are that the modern masterpiece marketis still strong." Mr Gleadell summarised some of the other items up for grabs,adding: "Sotheby's justifiably expects a record for a vibrant,Fauvist landscape by Derain."
The remarks may inspire those who are looking for accurate art valuations in the months ahead.
Elsewhere, it may not have escaped the attention of those looking for pop and film memorabilia valuations that a StarTrek-related sale will take place in the US later this month through Julien's Auctions.