Person: Peter Doig

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British Airways to sell Damien Hirst art pieces to raise cash levels

British Airways will sell at least 10 works of art that normally hang in its executive lounges, turning to pieces by famous artists like Damien Hirst to raise millions of pounds to help it through the coronavirus pandemic.

Thu, 11 Jun, 2020

Judge rules for artist who denies painting is his work

A US judge said a celebrated artist was right when he insisted he did not paint a work now owned by a retired prison worker, a finding that likely ensures the piece will now be worth a fraction of the previous estimated value of $10m or more.

Thu, 25 Aug, 2016

Artist Peter Doig denies painting landscape worth $10m

In a Chicago case involving mistaken identity, LSD, and jail time, artist Peter Doig had to prove he did not paint a landscape.

Wed, 24 Aug, 2016

Picasso artwork makes record $179m

A vibrant, multi-hued painting from Pablo Picasso set a world record for artwork at auction, selling for $179.4m (€159.5m), while a sculpture by Alberto Giacometti set a record for most expensive sculpture, at $141.3m (€125.6m).

Wed, 13 May, 2015