Sotheby’s has led the field in Greek Art auctions since its inaugural sale in 2001 and its sale in April this year realised a record-breaking £9.5 million, a figure which still represents the highest total for any sale of Greek Art at any auction house. Its forthcoming sale, on Tuesday, November 11, 2008, is set […]
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Bidz.com, a leading online retailer of jewelry, announced today the launch of a complete Arabic-language version of its online auction site, Bidz.com. This version of the Web site can be accessed by clicking the “Arabic” banner on the Company’s homepage, www.bidz.com. The Company has also hired Arabic speaking marketing personnel to better assist the new clientele.
The Arabic-language site is geared to Arabic-speakers, of which there are over 400 million worldwide. It is expected that the majority of sales conducted in Arabic will come from the Middle East, which includes two countries, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, that already rank in Bidz.com’s top ten countries by sales. The Company will utilize both internet and traditional advertising in the Middle East to publicize its Arabic translation.
Bidz.com derives approximately 25% of its revenue from outside the U.S., and international revenue grew 56% in the second quarter of 2008. The Arabic-language site is the second in a series of non-English sites, which will seek to tap into the auction site’s attractiveness around the world and will diversify the company’s revenue stream. The Company successfully launched a Spanish language version of its online auction site in May of 2008.
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Bidz.com Launches Arabic Online Auction Site
DUBAI - Christie’s, have announced their fifth auction of International Modern and Contemporary Art in Dubai which will take place on 30 October 2008 and which will offer the strongest and most important selection of works to date in the region. The auction will present 157 exceptional paintings and sculptures from the leading artists of […]
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Christie?s International Modern and Contemporary Art in Dubai
LONDON - Sotheby’s Arts of the Islamic World sale will offer an exceptional range of works originating from across the varying cultures and areas that are commonly considered to constitute the Islamic World. Fine examples of ancient manuscripts, ceramics, metalwork, weaponry, textiles, ceramics and paintings from North Africa, the Middle East, Turkey, Islamic Spain and […]
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Islamic Treasures for Sotheby?s Auction
Bonhams, has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Johnston in the newly created role of Client Manager and Sharon Murray as Office Manager, to be based in Bonhams’ Dubai office.
The new additions have been prompted by Bonhams’ decision to expand and develop its presence in the region and reflect the growing importance of the market in the fine art world. In their new roles Sharon and Elizabeth will play a key part in the forthcoming auction which is set to take place later in the year.
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Bonhams Expands Middle East Team
