Writer John Rushkin once said, "Fine art is that in which the hand, the head, and the heart of man go together." There are few things more breathtaking than a well-composed painting - one where all the right colors, brush strokes and open space just dazzle the eyes and capture the imagination. A fine art auction is a great way to buy and sell fine art. Despite the credit crisis, most purchasers who attend a fine art auction, aren't affected by the middle class squeeze or imploding housing market, as 6,000 to 7,000 eager bidders appeared at many of the fine art auctions this year. British abstr >> Continue Reading. Click HERE .......

This isn't Ebay, folks. With more and more people possessing disposable income and looking for ways to spend it, fine art is becoming an increasingly popular means of beautifying the home. While many of these pieces are purchased from art galleries in cities across the globe, the most prestigious works are sold at auction to the highest bidder. Concurrently, if you're thinking of purchasing a piece of fine art, it is important to understand the complicated process that goes on behind the scenes. The largest art auction houses are Sotheby's, Christies, Lyon & Turnbull, and Bonhams. In any g >> Continue Reading. Click HERE .......

Nowadays, there are many art auction houses available online such as sotheby and ebay. However, before attempting to bid for a fine art auction, there are some points you need to take note especially if you are a beginner to art auctions. If you are new to fine art auctions, you might first decide what it is you like to collect. Is it abstract art, oil-based painting, impression art etc? You also might want to read up on the art category that you prefer to buy. Take for example, you are into abstract art. It would help you in your art auctions if you knew more about abstract art history, the v >> Continue Reading. Click HERE .......