Prominent Art Family Entangled in ISIS Antiquities-Looting Investigations
More and more stories from the Dark Side seem to be popping up. In short, according to the article, long-time antiquities dealers Ali and Hicham Aboutaam are under scrutiny as authorities in multiple countries look into how Islamic State finances … More…
$1.6M artwork found after dealer forgot it in Paris taxi
This is what can happen when you pay too much attention to your mobile device! An unidentified art dealer “forgot” a Lucio Fontana painting worth $1.6 million in the trunk of a Paris taxi. He quickly realized his mistake, but the … More…
Here is what most articles missed about Banksy’s “Brexit” piece
Banksy’s latest creation has sparked my curiosity… not because of what it depicts, but rather where it resides. Why? Because the owners of the ready-to-demoed building the work popped up on recently lost a court case involving a Banksy. Back in … More…
Notorious Italian art theft ring foiled by Swedish academic
It is always nice to read about the recovery of stolen art and antiques. This time, a Swedish academic who bought a rare antique Italian manuscript online from a university student in Bologna has helped police uncover a trove … More…
Charging Bull gets Dog Defender
New York-based artist, Alex Gardega’s modification to celebrated Fearless Girl statue on Wall Street saw mixed reactions Monday morning. The short-lived installation, Sketchy Dog, constructed out of clay and faux bronze, appeared to be urinating on the female- empowering statue. … More…
Comments on the Art Market – Volume 198
Source: Newsletter Archives – out now, Comments on the Art Market – Volume 198. In this issue we cover: A Conversation with Alyssa Rehs, Tales from the Dark Side, Stocks, Really and the Art Market (coverage of the recent Impressionist, Modern, … More…