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New York Art Market: Excess Works and Lofty Estimates

New York Art Market: Excess Works and Lofty Estimates

Latest Advisory Perspective New York
26 May 2023

A tremendous amount of work was sold at Christie's and Sotheby's auctions this month, but the houses will need to recalibrate their overly ambitious estimates, argues Ocula Advisor Rory Mitchell.

2023 featured exhibitors

David Zwirner contemporary art gallery in 19th Street, New York, United States

David Zwirner Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, New York, Paris

Capsule Shanghai contemporary art gallery in Shanghai, China

Capsule Shanghai Shanghai

Kukje Gallery contemporary art gallery in Seoul, South Korea

Kukje Gallery Busan, Seoul

Tina Kim Gallery contemporary art gallery in New York, United States

Tina Kim Gallery New York

Hauser & Wirth contemporary art gallery in Hong Kong

Hauser & Wirth Gstaad, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Menorca +7

Xavier Hufkens contemporary art gallery in St-Georges, Brussels, Belgium

Xavier Hufkens Brussels

2023 featured artworks

Horizontal Red Singing Finch (on Blue, with Spring Blossoms), 2023 by Ann Craven contemporary artwork painting, works on paper

Ann Craven Horizontal Red Singing Finch (on Blue, with Spring Blossoms), 2023, 2023 Oil on linen
60 x 84 inches Karma Request Price & Availability

Torch (f) by Min Ha Park contemporary artwork painting

Min Ha Park Torch (f), 2023 Acrylic, vinyl paint, spray paint, oil and wax on canvas
91 x 45.5 cm Whistle Request Price & Availability

We are alone in the most beautiful place in the world by Alberta Whittle contemporary artwork painting, works on paper

Alberta Whittle We are alone in the most beautiful place in the world, 2023 Acrylic and raffia on canvas
148 x 91 x 3 cm The Modern Institute Request Price & Availability

Timeless Symbols (Manhattan) by Andrew J. Greene contemporary artwork sculpture

Andrew J. Greene Timeless Symbols (Manhattan), 2023 Stainless Steel Stanchion, display motor, fake manhattan
142.2 x 11.4 x 11.4 cm The Modern Institute Request Price & Availability

Open by Jane Dickson contemporary artwork painting, works on paper, drawing

Jane Dickson Open, 2022 Oil stick on linen
72 x 36 inches Karma Request Price & Availability

Turtles by Verne Dawson contemporary artwork painting, works on paper

Verne Dawson Turtles, 2023 Oil on canvas
81.28 x 71.75 cm Karma Request Price & Availability

A Square by Min Ha Park contemporary artwork painting

Min Ha Park A Square, 2023 Vinyl paint, oil and wax on canvas
25.5 x 20.5 cm
Sold Whistle

All the hours you're sent to by Tony Swain contemporary artwork painting, works on paper

Tony Swain All the hours you're sent to, 2023 Acrylic and pieced newspaper on board
243 x 155 x 3.5 cm The Modern Institute Request Price & Availability

Ocula Magazine

Frieze New York 2023: In Photos

Photolog Frieze New York 2023: In Photos By Charles Roussel, 19 May 2023 Frieze New York brings together works by emerging and established artists presented by over 60 of the world's leading galleries. Ocula photographer Charles Roussel captures the colour, the excitement and the buzz of the opening day.

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New York Lowdown: Must-See Exhibitions Spring 2023

Feature New York Lowdown: Must-See Exhibitions Spring 2023 By Elaine YJ Zheng, New York, 17 May 2023 Ocula Magazine shares must-see exhibitions across New York's galleries, institutions, and non-profit spaces.

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Frieze New York 2023: 5 Directors Preview Their Booths

News Frieze New York 2023: 5 Directors Preview Their Booths By Ocula News, New York, 10 May 2023 Founders and directors at David Lewis, dépendance, Stephen Friedman, Michael Rosenfeld, and Societé introduce highlights of their booths ahead of the fair, which takes place from 17 to 21 May.

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Frieze New York 2022: In Photos

Photolog Frieze New York 2022: In Photos By Charles Roussel, 19 May 2022 Held at the Shed in Manhattan's Hudson Yards, this year marks Frieze New York's tenth anniversary, with around 65 dealers returning to the city this week. Take a look at Ocula's highlights from the ground.

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Ocula Advisory

New York Art Market: Excess Works and Lofty Estimates

Advisory Perspective New York Art Market: Excess Works and Lofty Estimates 26 May 2023 A tremendous amount of work was sold at Christie's and Sotheby's auctions this month, but the houses will need to recalibrate their overly ambitious estimates, argues Ocula Advisor Rory Mitchell.

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Frieze New York 2023: 8 Advisory Selections

Advisory Perspective Frieze New York 2023: 8 Advisory Selections 11 May 2023 The fair returns to The Shed from 17 to 21 May, with over 65 galleries presenting work from around the world.

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Frieze New York 2022: Advisory Selections

Advisory Perspective Frieze New York 2022: Advisory Selections 19 May 2022 This year marks Frieze New York's tenth anniversary, with around 65 dealers returning to the city this week.

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Advisory Highlights at Frieze New York

Advisory Perspective Advisory Highlights at Frieze New York 30 April 2021 Ocula Advisory's Rory Mitchell selects ten highlights from the tenth edition of Frieze New York.

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About Frieze New York

The 11th edition will bring together world-leading galleries from 27 countries at The Shed, alongside a program that celebrates New York's pivotal non-profits and institutions

Frieze New York will see over 60 galleries from 27 countries, and will showcase some of the most celebrated artists working today as well as the most exciting new names. Showcasing both established and emerging galleries from around the world, the participants represent a snapshot of the art world's ecosystem.

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