Avi Spira (Nov 17th, 2009)
In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we speak with Avi Spira, Director of the NY based art advisory firm Art Ventures International. Avi breaks down the major Contemporary auctions held last week in New York, beginning with his thoughts on Andy Warhol's "200 One Dollar Bills", which sold at Sotheby's for .7 million, more than triple its high estimate of million. From an overall perspective, Avi tells us what he took away from the auctions in regard to the current state of the overall market as well as how the sales dis compared to insiders' expectations. Avi also touches on the exceptionally high lots-sold rates, the re-emergence of guarantes and his personal expectations for Art Basel Miami Beach. (click image for permalink)
