Oliver Barker
Oliver Barker is a renowned auctioneer recognized for his work at Sotheby’s, where he has conducted high-profile auctions, including the recent sale of Alberto Giacometti’s bust, which ultimately failed to meet its expected price, generating significant attention in the art market.
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Austria:
Auctioneer Oliver Barker managed to bring down the hammer after a 20-minute bidding war.
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Slovenia:
Oliver Barker from Sotheby's commented on the significance of Klimt's work.
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United States:
Oliver Barker noted that the lot was 'really one of the last opportunities to acquire a (portrait) of this significance by the artist.'
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United States:
Oliver Barker, the chairman of Sotheby’s Europe, praised Karpidas' collection as one of the most comprehensive outside of any major museum.
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United States:
Oliver Barker, the evening’s auctioneer, began the bidding for the bust at $59 million.
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