Pop art 101: how to start collecting Andy Warhol and Keith Haring
Andy Warhol’s paintings sell for tens of millions and Keith Haring’s are not far behind, but the pair also left behind something far more realistic: signed catalogues, photographs and posters that a new collector can properly research and buy. This guide sets out what genuine memorabilia from both artists looks like, how to check it before buying, and two verified examples to start with.
2026-08-19
Inside the mind of Basquiat: why his contemporary artwork sells for millions
Jean-Michel Basquiat worked for barely eight years before he died in 1988, yet his paintings now sell for tens of millions of pounds. This guide looks at the graffiti-to-gallery career behind the market, the verified £84 million Sotheby’s sale that still defines it, and the forgery scandal that shows exactly what buyers are paying for when they buy the real thing.
2026-08-18
Inside the pop art market: what collectors look for in Warhol, Haring, and Basquiat
Pop art 101 offers beginners a comprehensive roadmap to collecting works by Andy Warhol, Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat. This essential guide explains the movement’s origins and characteristics, profiles each artist’s career and auction records, provides practical advice on authentication, provenance and condition reports, discusses budget planning across entry levels and identifies trusted sources for purchasing verified pop art in the current market.
2026-08-12
The 10 most valuable fine art paintings ever sold at auction
From a rediscovered da Vinci to a Klimt portrait sold only last November, these are the ten highest prices ever paid for a painting at public auction. Each one broke a record, and each broke it for a different reason: rarity, provenance, a single-owner estate sale, or simply a name too significant for the market to ignore. Here is how they got there, and what came next.
Warhol screen print could top £500,000
A silkscreen portrait by Andy Warhol of German artist Joseph Beuys will be sold in London on June 26. It is expected to realise between £400,000 and £600,000. The dark […]
2024-06-12
Warhol Patek Philippe among star items at New York sale
Andy Warhol’s vintage Patek Philippe fetched $378,000 at auction in New York. It was the fifth most valuable item in the December 5 Important Watches sale, in which two time […]
2023-12-06
Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe portrait could set $200 million art world record
Andy Warhol’s iconic 1964 portrait of Marilyn Monroe is set to become the most expensive 20th century artwork ever sold at auction. The work, entitled Shot Sage Blue Marilyn, has […]
2022-03-31
John Lennon’s iconic round glasses up for auction
A pair of John Lennon’s iconic round glasses could sell for over $20,000 when they go up for auction in the U.K next week. The glasses will be offered at […]
2019-03-19
Andy Warhol cryptocurrency auction to take place in London
A print by Andy Warhol is to become the most valuable work of art ever sold to buyers using cryptocurrencies. The work, titled 14 Small Electric Chairs, is to be […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-06-09
$1 million Andy Warhol artwork discovered in a Boston attic
A treasure trove of works by the likes of Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat is heading for auction this week, after being discovered in a Massachusetts attic. The collection of […]
