Moscow Auction History and Impact

The video discusses the speaker's experience in the art auction world, highlighting a historic auction in Moscow post-1917 Revolution and the evolution of the Russian art market. It covers notable auctions, including those of Jackie Kennedy and the Duchess of Windsor, and emphasizes the role of introducing new artists to the market, such as Richard Prince, whose works have significantly increased in value.

What year did the speaker conduct the first auction in Moscow since the 1917 Revolution?

• 2008

• 1978

• 1998

• 1988

Who were the primary collectors at the Moscow auction in 1988?

• Asians

• Americans and Western Europeans

• Russians

• Australians

How has the role of Russian collectors changed over the past 20 years according to the speaker?

• They only collect local art.

• They have become less involved.

• They are now key players in the international art market.

• They have stopped participating.

Which famous auction did the speaker participate in as a Chief Auctioneer?

• The auction of Van Gogh's paintings

• The auction of Jackie Onassis Kennedy's items

• The sale of the Eiffel Tower

• The sale of the Mona Lisa

What was one of the items sold at the auctions where the speaker was an auctioneer?

• The Hope Diamond

• The Duchess of Windsor's Jewels

• The Crown Jewels

• The Rosetta Stone

What is the speaker's most exhilarating experience with Phillips?

• Selling ancient artifacts

• Organizing charity events

• Introducing new artists to the auction market

• Auctioning historical documents

What impact did the speaker have on new artists at Phillips?

• They ignored contemporary art.

• They only focused on established artists.

• They helped build interest in the secondary market for these artists.

• They discouraged new artists.

Which artist's work increased significantly in value after being introduced by Phillips?

• Pablo Picasso

• Richard Prince

• Claude Monet

• Leonardo da Vinci

What was the initial selling price range for Richard Prince's works?

• $1,000 to $5,000

• $500,000 to $1,000,000

• $30,000 to $70,000

• $100,000 to $200,000

Where did Richard Prince have a major retrospective?

• The Smithsonian

• The Guggenheim Museum of Art

• The British Museum

• The Louvre