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“A View of the Kremlin” by a mystery artist 29.05.2008, 23:23

Whodunnit? Not me! Russian artist tells Sotheby's

Russian painter Ilya Glazunov claims London auction house Sotheby’s is selling a picture attributed to him – despite the fact that he didn't paint it.

13.06.2008, 05:25

Bidders compete for rare Russian badge

A unnamed Russian man has paid about $US 5.5 million for a diamond set badge of the Order of Saint Andrew at Sotheby's in London.

17.10.2008, 04:12

New space race to buy first cosmonaut’s suit

Prized relics from the Soviet era of space exploration are to be sold at Sothebey's in New York in December. Most of the items are owned by the American billionaire Ross Perot, who bought them at an earlier auction. Russian buyers now have a chance to bri

27.11.2008, 04:23

Art sales hit by credit crunch

Four of London’s most prestigious auction houses are holding a week of Russian art sales. They’re trying to sell more than $113 million worth of paintings, Faberge items, Orthodox icons, silver and porcelain. It’s the first major test for the Russian art

Art world paints a brighter picture

Published: 31 October, 2008, 01:19


Fine art seems to be holding its value despite the financial crisis. A painting by a Russian avant-garde artist is expected to fetch as much as $US 60 million when it goes under the hammer in New York next week.

 
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