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ARTFIXdaily News Feed - Monday, April 4, 2011

Zhang Xiaogang’s triptych Forever Lasting Love (1988).

Record price set for Chinese contemporary art
Bloomberg - April 3rd, 2011 22:40

A triptych painted by Zhang Xiaogang fetched HK$79 million with fees, an auction record for a contemporary Chinese artist, at Sotheby's in Hong Kong. This early work by Zhang, "Forever Lasting Love," more than doubled its estimate. The April 2 sale, part of 3,600-lot series, netted HK$427.2 million ($54.9 million) on the strength of 105 lots from the collection of multimillionaire Baron Guy Ullens, founder of Beijing’s largest private art museum. “Prices of Chinese artists will continue ...

John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) Watercolor

Antique Helper announces important Italian glass, John Singer Sargent Watercolor in April 16 Art and Antiques Auction featuring Modern Glass

Antique Helper has long been established as a leader in glass sales in the auction world. Relying on owner Dan Ripley’s experience and expertise, the company has consistently ...

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	Manierre Dawson (1887-1969) A Catalogue Raisonné and Exhibition Release Date: 04 April 2011 Hollis Taggart Galleries is pleased to announce the April 2011 release of Manierre Dawson (1887-1969): A Catalogue Raisonné, published by the Three Graces in association with our gallery. To complement the completion of this 15-year venture, we are proud to present an exhibition of this ... Read more

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