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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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Billionaire Liu Pays Record $45 Million for Thangka
Billionaire Liu Pays Record $45 Million for Thangka
Nov 28

Billionaire Liu Pays Record $45 Million for Thangka

By Howard L. Rehs

Billionaire Liu Pays Record $45 Million for Thangka– these record prices are getting out of hand, and then the buyer pays for his purchase with a credit card … American Express must have loved that one!  

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Rosa Bonheur’s “Stags in a Winter Landscape”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Rosa Bonheur’s “Stags in a Winter Landscape”
Nov 26

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Rosa Bonheur’s “Stags in a Winter Landscape”

By Howard L. Rehs

Stags in a Winter Landscape.  here is one by the important 19th century French artist Rosa Bonheur (1822-1899) that we sold many years ago.  

A Master Goes From Brash to Brooding—Goya in Boston and Dallas
A Master Goes From Brash to Brooding—Goya in Boston and Dallas
Nov 26

A Master Goes From Brash to Brooding—Goya in Boston and Dallas

By Howard L. Rehs

Art Review: A Master Goes From Brash to Brooding—Goya in Boston and Dallas – two important shows—one, a broad survey that includes some truly outstanding paintings at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston titled “Goya: Order and Disorder”; the other, a … More…

Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Alonso-Perez’s “The Postman”
Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Alonso-Perez’s “The Postman”
Nov 25

Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Alonso-Perez’s “The Postman”

By Howard L. Rehs

The Postman.  We are please announce that this spectacular work by the 19th century Spanish artist Alonso-Perez (1881-1914) has found a new home.  

Mellon Estate Sale Fetches $218 Million, Led by Rothkos
Mellon Estate Sale Fetches $218 Million, Led by Rothkos
Nov 25

Mellon Estate Sale Fetches $218 Million, Led by Rothkos

By Howard L. Rehs

Mellon Estate Sale Fetches $218 Million, Led by Rothkos– the Mellon estate sales (which had over 1500 items) are finally over (those were huge catalogs) and the totals were very impressive.  According to the saleroom, 98% of the items offered … More…

Painting of the Day (just SOLD): Etienne Berne-Bellecoeur’s “French Zouave”
Painting of the Day (just SOLD): Etienne Berne-Bellecoeur’s “French Zouave”
Nov 24

Painting of the Day (just SOLD): Etienne Berne-Bellecoeur’s “French Zouave”

By Howard L. Rehs

French Zouave.  here is a little gem by the 19th century French artist Etienne Prosper Berne-Bellecoeur (1838-1910) that just made its way to a new home.  

The Baltimore Museum of Art Opens Its New American Wing
The Baltimore Museum of Art Opens Its New American Wing
Nov 24

The Baltimore Museum of Art Opens Its New American Wing

By Howard L. Rehs

The Baltimore Museum of Art Opens Its New American Wing– a face life for the museum which can now show the heavy influence Europe had on many American artists.    

Painting of the Day (from the personal collection): Edward John Gregory’s “Eldorado”
Painting of the Day (from the personal collection): Edward John Gregory’s “Eldorado”
Nov 21

Painting of the Day (from the personal collection): Edward John Gregory’s “Eldorado”

By Howard L. Rehs

Eldorado.  here is one from our personal collection … Edward John Gregory’s 1907 Royal Academy piece.  

After Detroit’s Close Call: on the DIA and bankruptcy
After Detroit’s Close Call: on the DIA and bankruptcy
Nov 21

After Detroit’s Close Call: on the DIA and bankruptcy

By Howard L. Rehs

After Detroit’s Close Call: on the DIA and bankruptcy – here is a very interesting article about the lessons other museums can learn from the Detroit mess.  It appears some have already begun the process of protecting their collections, others are already … More…

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