Nickle at Noon: Art Auctions 101
University of Calgary | Nickle Galleries
Date: October 17, 2024
Time: 12 noon – 1pm
Cost: Free
Have you ever been curious about art auctions and how they work? We are here to help!
After 30+ years of being in the business, LEVIS Art Auctions knows a thing [or maybe even two] about what it means to be an art auction house in Canada.
To start, we’ll talk about why art auctions even exist. Why are we a necessary part of the market and who uses our services? Other topics we’ll explore are the differences between auction houses and galleries, the shift to online vs. live auctions, and the Canadian art market in general. We’ll also cover what we do as an auction house, including the process of consigning and buying artwork. And we’ll dig into the classic question: Is artwork a good investment?
Art auctions are often portrayed by Hollywood as intimidating and pretentious affairs. We’ll take a good look at what goes on behind the hype and glamour and show you instead that auctions make it possible to purchase wonderful original artwork at every price point with confidence and ease.
For more information and to register visit Nickle at Noon – Cheryl Sonley and Andrea Lowe present: Art Auctions 101.
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LEVIS began a new chapter in 2020 when founder Doug Levis retired and passed on the mantle of leadership to Cheryl Sonley and Andrea Lowe. With over 25 years combined experience in the auction business, Cheryl and Andrea are bringing fresh energy and vision to the company while maintaining the integrity and professionalism that shaped the firm from the start.
Having sold more than 40,000 lots over 30 years, LEVIS continues to consign and sell high quality historical and contemporary works by Canadian and International artists, as well as showcasing the spectacular art of Inuit and First Nations artists. In addition to auctions, LEVIS offers a full spectrum of art services including written appraisals for insurance, estate, and import/export matters, secure art storage on site, and the packaging and shipping of artworks around the globe.
