COLLECTING FOR THE FUTURE |
RUARC PEFFERS
Athi-Patra Ruga, The Night of the Long Knives III, 2013
ASPIRE ART AUCTIONS in breakthrough year
2018
proved a momentous year for the South African fine art auction market, and for Aspire Art Auctions, its newest entrant, in particular. The auction house hosted a total of six
online auctions and four live sales, which saw the setting of a many worldrecord prices, especially in the contemporary segment. Aspire’s first sale of the year was held on 11 February 2018. The Contents of Deodar House sale comprised over 100 lots of selective fine arts, decorative items, antique and modern furniture, luxury jewellery, watches, and wine. The
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