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A 1931 painting by Russian artist and philosopher Nikolai Roerich has become the most expensive Russian painting ever after it fetched £7.9 million (equivalent to approx. $12 million) at an auction at Bonham’s in London on Wednesday. It is a Madonna Laboris which is part of a series of works depicting the Great Female Deities of the World. Roerich was spiritually obsessed and it resulted in this masterpiece. For a long time, the painting was believed to have been lost until it was rediscovered in a private collection in the US. Yelena Harbick, director of Russian Art at Bonham’s considered it a significant work of art and was confident that it will attract the interest of international collectors. The Market for Russian Art has Grown Rapidly in the Last Decade The painting was definitely the highlight of the day at the auctions and was acquired by an unnamed telephone bidder for a record price. The dominant color in the painting is blue as it shows Virgin Mary inside the b...

By Melville D Jackson We cannot image the modern world without art. It plays a continual, though often unnoticed role as decoration, and a more important one in the realization of our conceptions, creative ideas, and spiritual experiences. It's a profitable business for some people, and others find it necessary to the peace of their soul. It means something different to everyone, and all of us have our preferences as to particular works. Choosing a picture can be very difficult - large or small, dark or light, which genre, do you prefer figurative or abstract, do you value more a famous artist or an unknown amateur? So how do you make your choice? The most important thing is to listen to yourself, get to know yourself: your tastes, preferences, outlook on life. When you are selecting the picture it is not necessary to be guided by the preferences of others, which can be deceptive, for only you know what you need. But there are important practical considerations, depending ...

By Kostov Konstantin When it comes to looking at contemporary paintings with the intent of buying, many who do not understand abstract art might just think the most expensive paintings, and the artworks created by well known artists, are the best. Prints and originals can create a life of their own and help a room come alive. Take a look around. Modern art is everywhere, in offices, houses, and businesses. Many people do not give them a second glance, but when that special piece really strikes you, it can be a life changing experience. --> Painting by Ligia Fiedler --> The most famous abstract artists is most likely to be Jackson Pollack . This legendary American born drip painter of the mid forties created very large pieces of artwork by laying an un-stretched canvas on the floor or ground and dripping and splattering paint on it. He never used traditional paintbrushes; instead, he used sticks and basting syringes to apply gloss enamel paint to the surface. The artwor...

--> Painting by Ligia Fiedler By Kostov Konstantin When it comes to looking at contemporary paintings with the intent of buying, many who do not understand abstract art might just think the most expensive paintings, and the artworks created by well known artists, are the best. Prints and originals can create a life of their own and help a room come alive. Take a look around. Modern art is everywhere, in offices, houses, and businesses. Many people do not give them a second glance, but when that special piece really strikes you, it can be a life changing experience. The most famous abstract artists is most likely to be Jackson Pollack . This legendary American born drip painter of the mid forties created very large pieces of artwork by laying an un-stretched canvas on the floor or ground and dripping and splattering paint on it. He never used traditional paintbrushes; instead, he used sticks and basting syringes to apply gloss enamel paint to the surface. The artworks are...

We cannot image the modern world without art. It plays a continual, though often unnoticed role as decoration, and a more important one in the realization of our conceptions, creative ideas, and spiritual experiences. It's a profitable business for some people, and others find it necessary to the peace of their soul. It means something different to everyone, and all of us have our preferences as to particular works. Choosing a picture can be very difficult - large or small, dark or light, which genre, do you prefer figurative or abstract, do you value more a famous artist or an unknown amateur? So how do you make your choice? The most important thing is to listen to yourself, get to know yourself: your tastes, preferences, outlook on life. When you are selecting the picture it is not necessary to be guided by the preferences of others, which can be deceptive, for only you know what you need. But there are important practical considerations, depending on where you want to ...

Picasso has been one of the most prolific painters and artists from the 20th century. He defined what modernism is all about and set the stage for future painters who have drawn inspiration from his works and even learned to paint his works in order to learn the intricacies of painting. Tete de Femme (Jacqueline) was the portrait of his second wife that was rarely seen in public. In fact it was last seen in 1967 and has remained in private collection since 1981. The painting comes with humorously exaggerated features, and Picasso certainly had a sense of humour when paint8ing his own wife. The painting is now expected to fetch an astounding amount of £4 million. However, it must be noted that Picasso has always been a man of gold, and all that he painted has turned more expensive tan gold. If you are a serious art connoisseur, you really should go ahead and get this painting before anyone else does. Who knows, you might even be able to sell it for a higher price when yo...

Dora Maar with Cat, by Pablo Picasso Art is invaluable and you can’t really put a price to it. Picasso’s Nude, Green Leaves and Bust is a perfect example. The whole art world was stunned when it fetched a price of $106.5 million at Christie’s in New York. Now there is good news for art lovers, particularly those who love Picasso’s work. This most expensive painting is on display for the people to see and admire at the Tate Modern . This painting was created in 1932, which by the way was the most fruitful year in Pablo Picasso ’s creative life. He had done a series of paintings of his mistress and muse Marie-Therese Walter. This painting was part of a colorful explosion of works painted in January 1932 in anticipation of the major retrospective that he was planning. All works by Picasso have become very valuable and they generally exceed the pre sale estimates at the auctions. La Lecture, which is another masterpiece by him from the same period fetched $40 million ea...