Arts journalist Elizabeth Fortescue looks back on an eventful year in the fine art auction room. It saw several auction records, but records do not define a market.
For a closer look, she spoke with several art market specialists, including our very own David Hulme for his view.
Banziger Hulme Fine Art Consultants report on the record breaking Smith & Singer art auction in November 2024
Menzies are the first this year to hold their traditional summer fine art auction. On 20 November, they present 123 lots by some of Australia’s favourite artists – think Charles
Banziger Hulme Fine Art Consultants report on the Smith & Singer art auction in August 2024
The Bonhams winter art auction re-kindled David’s enthusiasm for his tongue-in-cheek take on the offerings in selected Australian fine art auctions. With 49 lots, it is a tight selection which
We all have lots of items on our to-do list. And no-one is particularly keen to tackle the dreaded “life administration” list.
Single Owner Art Collections On Offer at Smith and Singer – for the astute art collector
Banziger Hulme report on the Smith & Singer art auction in April 2024
Buying art can be emotional and impulsive, leading to buyer’s remorse – we have seen the dire consequences more than one. Where you buy may be as important as what you buy, as it is the environment that makes all the difference.
Investment is not what drives most art collectors. It has more to do with what art consultant David Hulme likens to a “mild addiction”, writes Megan Neil in “The Australian”.
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