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Christie’s Old Masters & 19th Century Paintings

Nathan Scheer | June 6, 2026
Mitsuru Watanabe Shines at Christie’s

Mitsuru Watanabe Shines at Christie’s

Met Museum & Neue Galerie Announce Merger

Met Museum & Neue Galerie Announce Merger

Looted Painting Found With Nazi Collaborator’s Heirs

Looted Painting Found With Nazi Collaborator’s Heirs

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Jeff Gundlach Says Auctions Like $179 Million Picasso Depend On Russian And Chinese Billionaires
Jeff Gundlach Says Auctions Like $179 Million Picasso Depend On Russian And Chinese Billionaires
May 19

Jeff Gundlach Says Auctions Like $179 Million Picasso Depend On Russian And Chinese Billionaires

By Howard L. Rehs

Interesting point of view … something many of us have been saying for years.  Very wealthy individuals are looking for safer places to put some of their money and right now the Chinese are the real active ones.  They can buy expensive … More…

Guggenheim descendants in French court battle over art treasures
Guggenheim descendants in French court battle over art treasures
May 18

Guggenheim descendants in French court battle over art treasures

By Alyssa Rehs

Peggy Guggenheim bought the Palazzo Venir dei Leoni on the Grand Canal to home her incredible collection of contemporary works; now, the most visited museum of modern art in Italy, since her death.  When Guggenheim bequeathed the works to the … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD Archives) Justin Wood’s “Still Life with Silver Cup and Lemon”
Painting of the Day (SOLD Archives) Justin Wood’s “Still Life with Silver Cup and Lemon”
May 18

Painting of the Day (SOLD Archives) Justin Wood’s “Still Life with Silver Cup and Lemon”

By Alyssa Rehs

A SOLD work by Justin Wood,  Still Life with Silver Cup and Lemon.    

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Edouard Cortes’ “Quai du Louvre”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Edouard Cortes’ “Quai du Louvre”
May 18

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Edouard Cortes’ “Quai du Louvre”

By Howard L. Rehs

Source: Quai du Louvre – we just added this early 50s view of the Louvre at dusk by Edouard Leon Cortes (1882-1969) to our available online inventory.    

‘Revolution of the Eye: Modern Art and the Birth of American Television’ Review
‘Revolution of the Eye: Modern Art and the Birth of American Television’ Review
May 18

‘Revolution of the Eye: Modern Art and the Birth of American Television’ Review

By Howard L. Rehs

This seems like a very interesting exhibition that is currently on view at the Jewish Museum through September 20.  I never realized the influence Modern Art had on TV.  To read the full article, click HERE.    

Painting of the Day (SOLD) Ben Bauer’s “St. Croix Valley View”
Painting of the Day (SOLD) Ben Bauer’s “St. Croix Valley View”
May 15

Painting of the Day (SOLD) Ben Bauer’s “St. Croix Valley View”

By Alyssa Rehs

From our SOLD archives…Ben Bauer’s, St. Croix Valley View  

Painting of the Day (just SOLD): Edouard L. Cortes’ “Place du Theatre de la Comedie Française”
Painting of the Day (just SOLD): Edouard L. Cortes’ “Place du Theatre de la Comedie Française”
May 15

Painting of the Day (just SOLD): Edouard L. Cortes’ “Place du Theatre de la Comedie Française”

By Howard L. Rehs

Source: Place du Theatre de la Comedie Française – pleased to announce that this rather unique painting by Edouard Leon Cortes (1882-1969) made its way through the gallery very quickly.    

Mondrian painting sells for record $50.6 million in New York
Mondrian painting sells for record $50.6 million in New York
May 15

Mondrian painting sells for record $50.6 million in New York

By Howard L. Rehs

The highlight of last night’s sales was the record auction price for a Piet Mondrian.  Composition No. III, with Red, Blue, Yellow and Black, dating from 1929,  was expected to bring $15-$25M, but when the action ended the new owner paid … More…

Fox News affiliate censors breasts of $179m Picasso painting on air
Fox News affiliate censors breasts of $179m Picasso painting on air
May 15

Fox News affiliate censors breasts of $179m Picasso painting on air

By Howard L. Rehs

This is truly amazing … and what is even more shocking is that it happened in NYC … are you kidding me???  I would love to meet the individual who made that decision.  To read more, click HERE.    

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