The Purloined Thumb!
As one of China’s most prized relics, the Chinese government spent years reviewing the Franklin Institute’s security before agreeing to loan 10 life-sized terracotta soldiers dating back 2000 years. Unfortunately, the institute dropped the ball when they threw an “Ugly … More…
Why Does Our Legal System Allow This?
A few months ago we received an email from a writer at ArtNet asking if we wanted to comment on a lawsuit that was filed claiming our website (and those of over 100 other dealers) was not ADA compliant. What? Whoever … More…
The Bright Side of the Art World’s Dark Side
Sometimes the Dark Side of the art world turns Bright. A two-decade-long search for Picasso’s Buste de Femme (dora Maar) came to an end last month when Dutch investigator Arthur Brand, announced its recovery. The painting, which hung in Picasso’s home … More…
Is It Important To Have Certain Works Authenticated? You Tell Me!
We hear a great deal about authenticity, expertise, and certificates of authenticity. All are important things to consider when looking at a work of art … especially if you plan on buying it. One troubling aspect of the art world … More…
Heir’s Recover the 7th of 160+ Artworks Looted by the Nazis
Escaping the Nazi regime in 1938, Gottlieb and Mathilde Kraus fled Vienna, leaving behind their prized art collection of over 160 works. Now, after eight years of negotiations, their 17th-century painting attributed to Jan van der Heyden, View of a Dutch Square, is … More…
The 19th-Century Sale – Bonhams London
Towards the end of February, Bonhams London, presented their 19th-century European, Victorian and British Impressionist Art sale. Taking the top two spots were Orientalist works by Ludwig Deutsch that were bought by the seller almost 50 years ago – so … More…
How To Safely Navigate The Art Market: Quality
Another key component to consider when buying art is quality – or, where, on a scale of 1 – 10, does any specific work stand in relation to their oeuvre? During your art world journey, many works will be available … More…
UPCOMING EXHIBITION: Julie Bell’s First Solo Show; Lush.
This May, Rehs Contemporary will unveil a series of new works from Julie Bell at her first solo exhibition, Lush. The body of work put forth is a culmination of more than a year’s work… and a lifetime of examining … More…
Comments on the Art Market – Volume 220
This month we cover the upcoming Julie Bell Solo Exhibition; In the News (stories about the gallery, or quotes from our staff); Stocks & Crypto; Tales from the Dark Side; Really!; How To Safely Navigate The Art Market: Quality; Is … More…