Trial for fake Renoir painting results in $1.1M for gallery owner
Alex Komolov wins his suit against Jack Shaoul of Universe Antiques. About 7 years ago Komolov bought a Renoir from Shaoul which turned out to be a fake. The jury awarded him $1.1M (the purchase price) plus interest (another $700K). … More…
SOLD: John F. Herring, Jr’s “Watering Horses”
Source: Watering Horses – this little beauty by the 19th century British sporting artist John F. Herring Jr. (c.1820-1907) did not last very long. Herring, Jr. was born in Doncaster c.1820, to the well-known 19th century artist John F. Herring, Sr. … More…
New York Banking Royalty’s Heirs Are Unloading Art to Save the Family Estate
Another sad story about greed and a board’s misuse of funds. This time it is the Stillman heirs who are fighting to save Wethersfield … the country estate of Chauncey Stillman (grandson of James Stillman – founder of National City Bank, the forerunner … More…
Skin & Tonic – Opening May 4th
Opening Thursday, May 4th, Rehs Contemporary will debut David Palumbo and Todd M. Casey‘s Skin and Tonic at their 57th Street gallery. With more than 100 works between the two, the walls are expected to be jam packed, celebrating figurative … More…
Art Dealer High on Ketamine, Cocaine Choked Friend to Death With Candlestick
Art dealer Bennet von Vertes was high on a mixture of drugs and in his hallucinogenic state killed a friend, Alex Morgan. According to this article, von Vertes admits to killing Morgan; however, he is claiming ‘insanity’ and should not be … More…
What Kind of Art is the Most Popular?
In case you are interested in what is hot and what is not … here is a short article on the art exhibits that have drawn the most visitors. Looks like contemporary art is it … at least for now. … More…
Comments on the Art Market – Volume 196
Source: Newsletter Archives – Volume 196 of our Comments on the Art Market was just released. In this issue we cover: Upcoming Exhibitions in San Francisco & New York City, Stocks, Tales from the Dark Side, Really!, The Art Market (London … More…