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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 146,786 | $21,000,000 | 9,313$ |
| Austria | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 9,006,398 | 7,698 | $450,000 | 385$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,825 | $56,000 | 49$ |
| Totals | 3 | 342,087,987 | 156,309 | $21,506,000 | 9,747$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
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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