Arpa Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 (edited) OK you guys. Which of you bought which? http://antiquesandthearts.com/Antiques/AuctionWatch/2013-02-19__13-26-40.html Armenian Art Top Lots At Trinity International AuctionFeb 19th, 2013 By David S. SmithThe top lot of the auction was "Poppies, an oil by Armenian artist Martiros Saryan. Executed in 1958, it realized $140,300, selling to a collector of Armenian art in California. http://antiquesandthearts.com/Archives/2013/02-February/images//2013-02-19__13-26-40Image1.GIFLeading the auction was a vibrant and colorful painting by Armenian artist Martiros Saryan depicting a field filled with flowers. Executed in 1958, the oil on canvas was titled "Poppies" and measured 28 by 43 inches. The lot was accompanied by letter from the director of the Saryan Museum confirming it as authentic. Estimated at $120/140,000, the painting saw spirited bidding, finishing at the high end of the estimate at $140,300, selling to a collector of Armenian art in California. The Minas Avetisyan oil on canvas, "A Village in the Mountains, finished at $24,400. Another Armenian artist represented in the auction was Minas Avetisyan, whose oil from 1960 titled "A Village in the Mountains" went to a California bidder for $24,400. http://antiquesandthearts.com/Archives/2013/02-February/images//2013-02-19__13-26-40Image2.GIF Also, Bashinjaghian and Nakians Bronze Swanhttp://antiquesandthearts.com/Archives/2013/02-February/images//2013-02-19__13-26-40Image3.GIF Edited February 21, 2013 by Arpa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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