Sotheby’s, in a Gamble, Acquires Boutique Art Advisory Firm
Hummm … now Sotheby’s is getting into the ‘art advisory’ business? Or, are the art advisers getting into the auction business … will be interesting to see if this works. Guess we now know why, just last month, the firm offered … More…
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): John F. Herring’s “Farmyard, St. Albans, England”
Source: Farmyard, St. Albans, England – this amazing 19th century British Victorian sporting painting by John F. Herring, Jr. (c.1820-1907) was sold a few years ago. Over the firm’s history, we have handled many paintings by the artist; however, this … More…
Petworth House masterpieces to go on display for first time
More great works of art will be coming back to public view, some after careful conservation. The exhibition Remastered: Bosch to Bellotto at Petworth House in West Sussex will run from January 9 to March 6, 2016. For more on this … More…
Painting of the Day (just SOLD): Eugene Alexis Girardet’s “Outside the Mosque”
Source: Outside the Mosque – this Orientalist work by the 19th century French artist Eugene Alexis Girardet (1853-1907) recently made its way to a new home. We first sold this painting in 2000 and had the pleasure of selling it again. … More…