  When the priceless is soldAuctioned Armenian masterpieces Armenian art pieces are not only displayed at museums across the globe but are also part of collections bought at prestigious actions Sotheby’s and Christie's. These are mostly medieval manuscripts and miniatures.  May 17, 2016PanARMENIAN.Net - Four Gospels, glazed paper, New Jugha, 1695. Written and illustrated at Surb Amenaprkich church by Azaria Jughayetsi. Sold at Sotheby’s for £30,000. Estimate £12,000-18,000. Armenian carpet, Tavush. Sold for £3,500 Gospel, 1656-1658, consisting of 265 pages, presumably copied by Azaria Jughayetsi in the 17th century. Sold at Sotheby’s for £8,125. Handwritten prayer book decorated with miniatures, consisting of 147 pages, 16th century, origin unknown. Sold for £4,750. Gospel, 9th-12th century, parchment. Sold for £8,750. The most expensive painting by Armenian artist ever sold at Sotheby’s was Arshille Gorky’s (Vostanik Adoyan) “Impatience” (1945) canvass auctioned for $6.802.500. In November 2015, a 70-year old Armenian “Ararat” brandy fetched $120,000 at Sotheby’s. At an auction dedicated to the 50th death anniversary of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill drinks, cigarettes and clothes he preferred were sold. Samson Hovhannisyan / PanARMENIAN.Net  Most popular in the section The Oscar-winning helmer who hopes to return to Armenia many, many times ICAE2018 proves a success Telling a story in a single image Chance to have another dream    At focus More articles in this sectionThe other side of music  Instrumental injuriesHow Indians turned into Armenian Gypsies Law-abiding and peace-lovingArmenian Renaissance Ahead of Europe |  Other articles Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
Handwritten Gospel, 17th century. Sold for £13,750 at Sotheby’s. 271-page parchment manuscript with the pictures of birds, animals and humans. Estimate £4000-6000.
