Sotheby’s Contemporary Day Sale Goes Digital
Each year, the June newsletter typically features a review on the major auctions in New York – the Contemporary and the Impressionist at Sotheby’s and Christie’s… as I am sure you know or would expect, those auctions did not take … More…
Hobby Lobby Sues Christie’s
Just after we made our post about the smuggled Gilgamesh Dream Tablet that Hobby Lobby purchased from Christie’s for over $1.6M, another article appeared. This one, in the Daily Beast, is about the lawsuit Hobby Lobby has now brought against … More…
More Looted Artifacts At Hobby Lobby
Back in 2017, Hobby Lobby agreed to return thousands of smuggled clay artifacts they bought in 2010 and pay a fine of $3 million. Well, now it has come to light that another piece in their collection – Gilgamesh Dream … More…
Curated Connections: The Sun, Sky and Earth
Fresh air hits a little different these days. I went for a short walk by the river yesterday, and it is overwhelming how a few moments spent in the sun and breathing in the fresh air can have such a … More…
New and Available Works by Stuart Dunkel (video)
“[his] playful yet profound paintings have become wildly popular over the last few years.” – Forbes “His work has a way of connecting with viewrs, oftentimes resulting in someone feeling as if the work was made uniquely for them.” … More…
Curated Connections: Bar-Essentials
I’ve hit day 55 of quarantining in my 600sf apartment shared with my beloved fiancé. Our stockpile of supplies has been dwindling, and we are told not to leave unless we need the bare essentials… well, that’s not what I … More…
To Insure or Not to Insure? That is the Question!
People often wonder if they should insure their art. I, for one, believe it is a good idea (and I have no financial connections to an insurance company or agent). As some of you know, many of the works we … More…
Condo Leads Contemporary Curated at Sotheby’s
Online Contemporary auctions are nothing new… but with all the major sales on hold for now, Sotheby’s offered up a curated Contemporary selection, including some that are usually slotted into live auctions (they will also be hosting another Contemporary sale … More…
Imperial Vase Astounds Saleroom
A word to the wise, please do not alter objects in your family’s collections, you may have no idea what you’re messing with and the impact it could have on future value. Years ago it was quite common to convert … More…