Sotheby's contemporary art sale reaches £94.7 million Jul 2, 2008
Within minutes it was the turn of a figural and rather realistic, if crudely simplified, painting by Marlene Dumas, "The Visitor," to shoot far above the high estimate as it ended up at 2. 28 million. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
* Commercial and artistic interests mix in Africa Mar 19, 2008
South African-born Marlene Dumas is the most expensive living female artist after a painting sold in London for US$3. 34 million. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
But is it art? Sep 2, 2007
Other South African artists to keep an eye on are Jane Alexander, Penny Siopis, Marlene Dumas (currently based in the Netherlands), Zwelethu Mthethwa, Wim Botha, Pieter Hugo and Mikhael Subotzky. Investing tips. (iAfrica.com)
Goldman Backer Broad Says Hedge-Fund Losses Will Cut Art Prices at Auction Aug 18, 2007
Richard Prince, Peter Doig, Cecily Brown, Julie Mehretu and Marlene Dumas have had rapid price rises that may deflate if the market turns down, auctioneers and collectors said. With a self-made fortune valued at $6 billion by Forbes magazine, he'll join new investors putting $1 billion into Goldman's fund after a 28 percent decline this month, the securities firm said on Aug. 13. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Art Dealer Daniella Luxembourg Urges Buyers to Be Wary of `Uber-Marketing' Aug 8, 2007
Richard Prince, Peter Doig, Cecily Brown, Julie Mehretu and Marlene Dumas have had rapid price spikes that may make them vulnerable if the market turns down, auctioneers and collectors said. Her London sale of Berlin art, ``Lonely Prophets, German Art From 1910 to the 1930s,'' includes works by Kirchner, Max Ernst, Lyonel Feininger, George Grosz and Christian Schad, being sold by Italian, German and U.S. collectors and valued at ``tens of millions of pounds,'' she said. (Bloomberg -- UK)
More of this story May 26, 2007
The auction features work by artists featured in the museum's exhibits and permanent collection, including Eduardo Abaroa, John Baldessari, Marlene Dumas, Mximo Gonzlez, Jeff Koons and Ed Ruscha. The evening also features live music, food and drinks. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
