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An oil painting by Picasso has sold for $106.5 million in New York, setting a new record for art sold at auction.

“Nude, Green Leaves and Bust” helped Christie’s Wholesale art mall Impressionist Auction pull in an impressive total of $335.5 million.

The vibrant, large-scale depiction of Picasso’s mistress and frequent subject, Marie-Therese Walter, was the top-priced work from a world-class collection assembled by the late Los Angeles art patrons Frances and Sidney Brody.

Many art experts predicted the work, estimated at more than $80 million, would ride growing confidence in a recovering art market and break the previous record of $104.3 million set in February by Giacometti’s “Walking Man I” at Sotheby’s in London.

“It made a world auction record for any work of art ever sold. It is an extraordinary masterpiece and and it deserves to do so. But is still nonetheless thrilling, that a great 1932 picture should do that,” said auctioneer Christopher Burge.

Three Giacometti sculptures also saw strong prices. A narrow bust, a forearm with outstretched hand and a walking cat, all bronzes from the Brody collection, fetched $55.3 million, $25.84 million and $20.8 million respectively.

Nearly three-quarters of the winning bids came equally from US and European bidders, while one-fourth were categorized as “other,” a designation that includes Middle East collectors.

The Picasso, a 1932 work not seen publicly in 50 years, drew eight active bidders right up to the $80 million level. The buyer remained anonymous, with the winning bid taken by a Christie’s executive via telephone.

Sometimes, people working at a nine to five job lack the motivation to work as hard as they probably should. But this is not necessarily their fault. Many of the walls don?t even have framed office art. Many offices are as bland as an unseasoned piece of broccoli and employees feel a sense of detachment to the office as opposed to the warmth of their home. Companies should want their employees to feel at home during their time at work without making it too comfortable.

One great way to increase the efficiency and drive of the entire work force is to have those who work in it, decorate the workspace with art for the office. Anything that is appropriate would be allowed and it would really show that the company cares for its employees. Sometimes, a small gesture like that can actually make people work harder.

It is amazing what a small office painting can do for overall morale. When people feel like they are a closer group that can benefit from one another, they will band together on a project that will serve the group better in the long run. So do not overlook the little things like a splash of color in the office.

Forget Koons, Hirst and Murakami: The artists who ruled the 2000s, in terms of the number of paintings they sold, are all long-dead. According to WholesaleArtMall.com, a website that sells hand-painted replicas of famous artworks, the best-selling paintings of the last decade were, in order, Vincent van Gogh’s “Starry Night” (pictured) and “Café Terrace at Night,” followed by Gustav Klimt’s “The Kiss,” Claude Monet’s “Poppy Field at Argenteuil” and the Mona Lisa.

Well, according to that all-powerful cultural barometer of 90s art, Buffy, when the first episode of the fourth season, The Freshman, aired in 1999, the most popular oil paintings were actually Klimt’s “Kiss,” Monet’s “Water Lillies” and, I believe, Dali’s “Persistence of Memory,” based on the posters that the episode’s gang of freshmen-eating vampires would steal from newly decorated dorm rooms. So, obviously, van Gogh is the real upstart art star of the aughts.

Van Gogh paintings are some of the most popular and beautiful paintings in the world. Over a century, he has inspired painters and art lovers alike. For someone that is an art lover or someone that simply loves to look at beautiful things, you will find that Van Gogh is a great way to bring art into your home.

Look for replicas of Van Gogh. He had so many oil paintings and so many different looks, it is impossible to not be able to find something that you would love to bring home. Even if you are an aspiring artist, you will find that Van Gogh is someone that many other artists have looked up to for years. He has inspired some of the best and continues to do so today.

Van Gogh paintings of course are more money than most people are able to afford. That is why there are so many replicas made. You will find that there is no limit to the beauty that a replica can bring to your home. Find one that is well done and you will not be able to tell the difference unless you have a trained eye.

Although he was a deeply troubled man, he was able to bring some of the most beautiful works of art into the world. Like most artists, he was not deservingly appreciated until he was already gone. He was never able to see how much joy and beauty his works of art brought into the world as most people did not see his work until it was too late.

Do you want to be an expert in oil paintings? Well, this task is not difficult, if you have willingness to learn. Perhaps you think that paint is just practice. Paint is practice and more, it is also time of study and dedication. If you want to appreciate professional works, contact with Wholesale Art Mall. Now, read the following suggestions:
First, try to become familiar with the material and terminology that is used in paint. When you use your palette, try to keep the colors in the same place. This will expedite your work. Not use brushes to mix colors; it is preferable to use a small knife. Besides, knifes are easier to clean. After paint, if you want to clean your brushes, you should use kerosene for this work.

Remember, most materials used for oil paintings are toxic. Therefore, use them with caution and away from the reach of children. Don’t forget to ask for Pedido pinturas.

The artist for today is Henry Matisse. Let’s know something about him. Matisse (Le Cateau-Cambresis, France 1869 – Nice, France 1954) was a French artist, famous for his use of color. As a draughtsman, sculptor and printmaker but mainly as a painter, Henry Matisse is one of the best-known artists of the 20th century.

Matisse had an influenced by the works of the post-Impressionists Gauguin, Paul Cézanne, Van Gogh and Paul Signac and also by Japanese art. Color was a central aspect of his paintings. If you want one of his works, Wholesale Art Mall is the solution.

Among the Matisse’s works that we can highlight are: Woman Reading (1894), The Open Window (1905), Landscape at Collioure (1905), La Danse (1909), Zorah on the Terrace (1912), Odalisque with Raised Arms (1923), Robe violette et Anémones (1937), Annelies, White Tulips and Anemones (1944), Black Leaf on Green Background (1952), Blue Nude II (1952), etc.