Art Forger David Henty Back to His Old Tricks on eBay
Here is an incredible story about an art forger who was selling works on eBay. Once discovered, he was banned by the online service, but quickly opened up under a different name and is still selling works. You need to be … More…
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Charles Edward Perugini’s “The Green Lizard”
Source: The Green Lizard – in keeping with the 19th century British Neoclassical theme, here is one from our old sold archives by Charles Edward Perugini (1839-1918). Perugini was a student and friend of Frederic Leighton and this painting was exhibited at … More…
‘Flaming June’ Arrives in New York
One of the most famous 19th century British Victorian works of art is now at the Frick in NYC. If you are a lover of the period, this is one that should not be missed. The painting will be on view … More…
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Jack Gray’s “Heavy Weather on Crossing to France (John Paul Jones’s Ranger)”
Source: Heavy Weather on Crossing to France (John Paul Jones’s Ranger) – Here is one we just added to the available online inventory by the Canadian artist Jack Gray (1827 – 1981). Jack Gray was hired by Samuel Bronston’s Hollywood production … More…
US judge rules against family over Nazi-seized Pissarro
Here is an interesting story about a US judge agreeing with the Thyssen-Bornenisza Museum / Spanish government that the Pissarro in question belongs to them. The Cassirer family, from whom the work was ‘taken’ in 1939, are going to appeal the … More…