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Francis Bacon & Andy Warhol Art Set Contemporary Auction Record

March 4, 2008 | Posted by Allison as Artsy Fartsy, Auctions at 11:00 am | Comments »

According to auction giant Sotheby’s, pieces by Francis Bacon & Andy Warhol have been auctioned off for the staggering figure $190 million.  Now, that’s a lot of Snickers bars. 

Due to the large amount of cash the modern art pieces brought in, Sotheby’s is claiming a new world record for a European art auction.

The pieces that were sold included: Francis Bacon’s ‘Study of Nude With Figure In A Mirror’, which brought in $40 million & three of Andy Warhol’s self-portraits sold for $23 million. 

I guess it’s high time we all started painting.

$25,000 Gold Mickey & Minnie Mouse

January 25, 2008 | Posted by Allison as Artsy Fartsy at 9:10 am | (2) Comments »

Boy did Disney hit it big with the infamous Mickey & Minnie Mouse.  Who knew that this mousey duo would not only stand the test of time, but rise to complete, eternal stardom?

It being the year of the rat, it only makes sense to celebrate this pair as much as possible, don’t you think?  And that’s just what the Hong Kong Disneyland is doing, or maybe it’s more of a gimmick to get folks in the door due to their deathly falling decrease in sales. 

Anyhoo, Hong Kong Disneyland is featuring Mickey & Minnie Mouse cast in gold at one of their upper-end jewelry stores.  The cost for the lovely, golden couple is $25,000, which is a small price to pay for Disney happiness, am I right?

Patti Smith’s Upcoming Art Exhibit

January 24, 2008 | Posted by Allison as Artsy Fartsy at 10:02 am | (1) Comment »

It’s not too late folks, don’t worry, you can still catch Patti Smith’s latest & greatest art exhibit.  The singer/songwriter/artist at large will be showing off some photos as well as objects like a stone from the river where writer Virginia Woolf took her life & slippers worn by the late photographer Robert Mapplethorpe.

You know, the more I learn about this so called art business, the more I wanna dig in NYC & Hollywood trash cans….Like, ooooo, look what I have, the last banana peel Michael Jackson ever touched….I’m such an artist, aren’t I?  Well, I would charge an arm & a leg, which would probably make me a modern artist, or so it seems.

Artist Suzanne Way Brings Back the Mona Lisa

December 19, 2007 | Posted by Allison as Artsy Fartsy at 8:51 am | (4) Comments »

Rare is an artist that can not only be inspired by the old masters, but also bring us a sense of their wisdom, and Nashville-based artist Suzanne Way is doing just that with an oldie but a goodie.

Way has tackled Leonardo Da Vinci’s classic, Mona Lisa, and come out glowing.

“I was always very accurate in my portrait work and my clients were delighted. However, people who did not know the subjects couldn’t know if I had captured an excellent likeness or not.  As I wanted more portrait work, I decided that if I painted the Mona Lisa, the most well known face in art history, anyone would know that I was capable of capturing a real likeness.” 

And I believe she did folks, I believe she did….  The eyes are watching & following me around the room!  My secret obsession with bon-bons is revealed!

You can give Mona a holiday home for $$10,200.

Estate Of the Day: Albert, Texas eBay Town

November 6, 2007 | Posted by Allison as Artsy Fartsy at 8:00 am | Comments »

More aptly, this post should be called the Town of the Day, rather than the Estate of the Day, as Texan Bobby Cave has listed his 13 acre town on eBay.  Well, if it’s anywhere, it’s going to be on eBay, right?

Bobby Cave is the rightful owner of Albert, Texas, a 13 acre town.  Cave spent several hundreds of thousands of dollars to restore the old town which is located about 50 miles north of San Antonio. 

Albert, Texas dates back to the late 1800s where the town used to have an actual post office, but is now more than unincorporated.  The small town features a tavern, dance hall, tractor shed & three bedroom home.

Current auction price,  $3 million. 

Winston Churchill Painting To Be Sold At Auction

October 31, 2007 | Posted by Allison as Artsy Fartsy, Auctions at 12:00 pm | (1) Comment »

Man, auctions are the place to be this ghoulish Halloween.  A master of talents, Winston Churchill was a respected amateur artist as well as a statesman, and now you can own a piece of his artistry.

Marrakech, a piece Churchill painted in 1948, was gifted to President Truman.  Upon receiving the painting, Truman stated, “I shall treasure the picture as long as I live and it will be one of the most valued possessions I will be able to leave to (daughter) Margaret when I pass on.”

And that’s just what he did, but apparently daughter Margaret is will to part with the gift that is being valued at $1.03 million.  Not too shabby for a gift then, eh?  I better get started on painting & then giving.

Clark Sorensen’s Flower Shaped Urinals

October 25, 2007 | Posted by Allison as Artsy Fartsy at 10:00 am | (2) Comments »

I can’t help but love these Flower Shaped Urinals designed by San Francisco artist Clark Sorensen.  I guess you’d be the opposite of a buzzing bee with these, due to giving rather than taking from the flower.

Either way, flower shaped urinals are much more fun than the ole standard, don’t you think?  

Never Before Seen Picasso Art For Sale

October 24, 2007 | Posted by Allison as Artsy Fartsy at 8:00 am | (3) Comments »

This goes out to all the Picasso fans out there.  Guess what?!!  Some never before seen art work is coming up for sale in Paris.

These Picasso artifacts may not be the most monumental of the artist’s work, but nevertheless, you can own a slice of art history.  The drawings / doodles are expected to go for around $2500 each, so check out the gallery here & get your art on!

UnCommon Goods Recycled License Plate Map

October 8, 2007 | Posted by Allison as Artsy Fartsy at 9:35 am | Comments »

I love UnCommon Goods, don’t you?  You can always find fun gifts there & feel good about getting them.

The same goes for this Recycled License Plate Map, entitled ‘State Of the Art’.  This handmade license plate map of the USA was designed by artist Aaron Foster.  Each individual state is represented by an authentic plate & mounted on a cedar background. 

The map itself, which includes Alaska & Hawaii, measures 62″ L x 40″ H & features a “D” ring at the back for mounting.

Cost, $3,900.

MixIt CD Stickers for All Your CD Making Needs

November 22, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Artsy Fartsy, Holiday Gift Ideas at 11:00 am | Comments »

The holiday season is staring us right in the face.  Are you ready for it?  Do you have any holiday gift ideas?  Why are you still just sitting there?  You have things to do, things to buy!  Go, go, go!

This holiday season, I’m being a little untraditional, surprise.   Everyone keeps asking me, where are those pictures you took a few months ago?  What did you do with the photos from the wedding?  What did that pink llama really look like?  So, this year, as I am tired of listening & answering these questions, I am gifting everyone I know with picture CDs.  It’s more of a gift to myself I suppose, since I am hoping this will help abate all those questions.

I was looking for a way to jazz-up my holiday gifts when I came across these handy dandy MixIt CD Stickers.  I think this might even qualify as wrapping them, right?  With three sets of stylish patterns to choose from, everyone can find the one they like.   From retro to just-plain-nice, these MixIt Stickers are just what I need to mix up some pictures and mix up the presents a bit.  Cost, $7 for a package of eight.

Via:  PopGadget