Klimt Portrait Subject Of Smuggling Accusations
Earlier this year, a rare portrait by Gustav Klimt made headlines and is now under scrutiny due to a provenance hiccup. And this is not the portrait of Fräulein Lieser. This is the Austrian master’s Portrait of Prince William Nii … More…
Featured Artwork: Elizabeth by Hiroshi Furuyoshi
A quiet, contemplative moment unfolds in Elizabeth, Hiroshi Furuyoshi’s captivating portrait of a young girl seated on a bench, dressed in pure white and gently cradling a bouquet of flowers across her lap. Behind her looms a remarkable backdrop: a … More…
Lilo & Stitch & Michelangelo: Neurodiversity Among Artists
To promote the new live-action adaptation of Lilo & Stitch, Disney Italia has created a new video where the titular alien spends some time at the Gallerie dell’Accademia in Florence. Perhaps unintentionally, Disney has highlighted one of the themes of … More…
The Hohenzollern Family Treasures: Compromise Achieved
After over a hundred years, the German government has struck a deal with the descendants of the family that ruled the country for centuries regarding their former properties and art collection. The Hohenzollerns were one of the most powerful noble … More…
Featured Artwork: Peony & Kwannon by Hermann Dudley Murphy
Hermann Dudley Murphy’s Peony & Kwannon is a thoughtful, mature work that starkly contrasts with the artist’s earlier impressionistic work. Murphy, originally celebrated as one of the Boston Impressionists and the proprietor of a frame shop, took a fascinating turn … More…
Sotheby’s Modern Evening Sale
This past week, the New York auction houses hosted their May Marquee sales. Normally, this is the time of year when the major auction houses can flex and show off their most impressive consignments. However, that did not happen at … More…
Export Ban For British Botticelli
The British government has placed an export ban on a rare masterpiece by Botticelli that sold last year for over £9 million. On December 4, 2024, the Botticelli painting Virgin & Child Enthroned sold at Sotheby’s London during their Old … More…
Available Now: Idyll Wise by Amanda Greive
Idyll Wise by Amanda Greive invites viewers into a moment of solitude and peace amidst the chaos of the world. In this intimate painting, a woman lies on her floor, armored with flowers, representing her brief escape from the pressures … More…
The 2025 May Marquee Sales
The May Marquee sales at the major New York auction houses have concluded, with Christie’s coming out on top in nearly every sense. Christie’s hosted six sales during the week: two modern, two Impressionist, and two contemporary. It all started … More…