Fake modern Indian art market fattens on budget buyers (With Images)
August 6th, 2012 - 3:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) After faking art works of contemporary Indian masters like S.H. Raza and F.N. Souza, the underground copy market has turned its attention to India's top ... Read more...
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India becoming market for high end European art (With Images)
April 30th, 2012 - 12:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Rising disposable incomes, exposure to unique art forms and greater social interaction are opening urban Indian homes to niche British interior accessory art like Amanda ... Read more...
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Tamil Nadu archaeologists take up digitisation of ancient scriptures
December 3rd, 2009 - 6:02 pm ICT by ANI
Chennai, Dec.3 (ANI): The Department of Archaeology in Tamil Nadu has taken up the digital documentation of ancient and historical manuscripts, including inscriptions on stones and thus preserve them.At the outset, the ... Read more...
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Chinese bidder of looted sculptures refuses to pay up
March 2nd, 2009 - 12:57 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, March 2 (Xinhua) A Chinese man, who successfully bid for two looted bronze sculptures auctioned in Paris last week, says the winning bid will not be paid.
Cai Mingchao, a collection adviser ... Read more...
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China warns Christie’s of `serious effects’ after auction
February 26th, 2009 - 12:39 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Feb 26 (Xinhua) China has condemned the auction in Paris of two bronze sculptures that were taken from its Summer Palace in 1860 and said it would have "serious effects on ... Read more...
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Bikaner princess documents history of her royal home
December 21st, 2008 - 4:06 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) An inner courtyard with a stunning, multi-layered red sandstone facade, verandahs lined with beautiful marble tables and imposing bronze sculptures on each one of them - the ... Read more...
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Salvador Dalis works expected to fetch PS1m at London auction
December 12th, 2008 - 12:49 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 12 (ANI): A collection of bronze sculptures modelled by the surrealist Salvador Dali are expected to fetch up to 1 million pounds at an auction in London.The artist, who ... Read more...
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Modern, contemporary artists to rub shoulders at Saffronart sale
June 17th, 2008 - 3:55 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) In a rare occurrence, the Saffronart summer auction, to be held online Wednesday and Thursday, will bring together 140 works of 67 modern and contemporary artists. "Essentially, both ... Read more...
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