Category Archives: Auctions

London: Banksy self destructs live at Sotheby’s

Posted on October 6, 2018 by

With the crazy art week and all the collectors gathered in London for the Frieze Art Fair and plethora of glamourous art events, a series of artworks by elusive artist Banksy were presented at prestigious auction house Sotheby’s, including his … Continue reading →

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London: Banksy SWAT van to be auctioned

Posted on June 27, 2016 by

A van that was once used by the SWAT team and then spraypainted by elusive artist Banksy is to be auctioned in London at Bonhams on 29 June. It was first displayed at the infamous Barely Legal exhibition in Los … Continue reading →

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London: BB8 auction for the Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity

Posted on April 21, 2016 by

In support of Star Wars: Force for Change, an initiative that inspires people to make a positive impact on the world, Star Wars talent, British celebrities, fans and artists worldwide have been challenged to create artwork inspired by everyone’s favourite new droid, BB-8, as … Continue reading →

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Paris: Roule Petit Ougandais @ Quartier General

Posted on October 19, 2015 by

From 23 to 25 Octobre 2015, the association Roule Petit Ougandais and Yvette Production present Road to Mukono, an exhibition of customised skateboards by 80 international artists at Quartier Général  in Paris. The funds will help children in Uganda to learn and … Continue reading →

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London: Sotheby’s Bear Witness Auction

Posted on March 8, 2015 by

For their upcoming auction ‘Bear Witness‘, Sotheby’s has been turned into a giant party house inside out. The facade is ornated by a giant bear neon sign, and even the wallpaper and walls have been redecorated with bear patterns.  Sothebys … Continue reading →

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London: Phillips Auction – Under the influence

Posted on December 6, 2014 by

The upcoming London auction at PHILLIPS titled ‘Under the Influence‘ features a selection of works by Contemporary and Urban artists, including Kaws, Ryan McGinley, Barry McGee, Shepard Fairey, Revok, Mr, Ai Weiwei, Retna, Rero, Seen. Here are some preview pics: … Continue reading →

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London: Smile Britannia Charity Auction 2014

Posted on December 4, 2014 by

On Saturday 13 December 2014, the Houses of Parliament open their doors for the second ‘Smile Britannia ’ – a charity auction night where some of the UK’s best contemporary and urban artists will auction off their work to support … Continue reading →

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London: Phillips Contemporary Art Auction

Posted on February 9, 2014 by

London auction house Phillips is hosting a contemporary art auction featuring works by major contemporary artists. It is a great opportunity to see works by Warhol, drawings by Keith Haring, sculptures by Marc Quinn, an installation by Barry McGee, pictures by Ed Templeton … Continue reading →

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London: Smile Britannia Charity Auction

Posted on December 15, 2013 by

For the first time ever, the Houses of Parliament hosted an historic charity art auction called Smile Britannia on Friday 13 December 2013. Supported by MP Mike Weatherley, Smile Britannia is a charity art project launched by the Last Night A DJ … Continue reading →

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London: Saatchi Thinking Big auction

Posted on October 12, 2013 by

The Saatchi Gallery and Christies are partnering for Thinking Big, a special auction of major contemporary sculpture and installation on 17 October offered to support the Saatchi Gallery’s continuing policy for free entry to all exhibitions, and free education programme for schools. To accommodate the monumental … Continue reading →

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London: Platform 6 Charity Auction

Posted on September 8, 2013 by

Not-for-profit arts organisation  Platform 6  have teamed up with Adidas and Moniker Projects to invite 16 personalities from the worlds of fashion, art, film, music and sport, including Naomi Campbell, Elton John, Kate Moss, Kylie Minogue, RYCA, Sharleen Spiteri, Viktor Ivanov, Carl Hopgood, to transform a … Continue reading →

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New York: Made in Polaroid – Phillips de Pury

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

As featured on Arrested Motion A star studded charity art show Made In Polaroid was held at Phillips de Pury. The benefit was a one night auction that featured 50 works created by the 50-50-50 project using Polaroid’s mobile printer. … Continue reading →

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London: Art Stars Polo Ralph Lauren Video

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Art Stars Polo Ralph Lauren

Posted on December 6, 2010 by

Polo Ralph Lauren and Phillips de Pury & Company have joined forces to launch ART STARS in support of Teenage Cancer Trust. Earlier this year, Polo Jeans Co. Ralph Lauren commissioned over 50 of Europe’s most exciting young artists to … Continue reading →

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Doctor Who: The Auction – Visit with June Hudson

Posted on February 22, 2010 by

Auctioneer Bonhams is holding an exclusive auction on 24 February dedicated to Doctor Who memorabilia including costumes, clothing and props from the BBC series over forty six years history. We had the honour to have a guided tour with June Hudson , … Continue reading →

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