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Factoid:
367 pieces, valued at $963 Million.
This is the size and value of Roman Ibramovich's art collection. According to documents reviewed by the Guardian, it is one of the most significant modern art collections ever amassed.
"This is a stupendous collection,” says Andrew Renton, the professor of curating at Goldsmiths; he adds: "It’s not the vulgar collection of a nouveau riche; it shows very good taste."
The pieces in the report include a $30M Freud, an $86M Francis Bacon triptych, a Picasso, Hockney, Rego, Auerbach, Malevich... Wowza.
Under 2k:
GERALD LESLIE BROCKHURST
Le Beguin
£400 - 600
Brockhurst produced a great number of etchings of his muse and wife Anias. This is an early example from 1922. It's a charming portrait for a reasonable price by a true master of the craft. There are over 30 of his etchings on offer in this sale, have a browse.
Nuggets:
💁Exhibition: Rubens & Women at Dulwich Picture Gallery.
✏️Old Master: Newly attributed Raphael drawing heads to auction.
🎥BBC documentary: Bridget Riley drawing the line.
🔎Lost & Found: British Museum launches website to recover their 2,000 lost items.
🤔Fan of Wordle? See if you can complete Artle.
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