Gatling Gun Shoots Past Estimate
The Gatling gun, invented by Richard Gatling in the 1860s, marked a significant advancement in firearm technology due to its innovative design featuring multiple rotating barrels. It is regarded as one of the earliest practical machine guns and was actually … More…
Damien Hirst’s Backdating Scandal
Damien Hirst has always been controversial to some. While he is often hailed as one of the greatest artists to come out of Britain in the 1990s, he has always received his fair share of criticism. Some of it comes … More…
British Museum Recovers Half Of The Higgs Theft
In a truly remarkable feat, the British Museum, against all odds, is on its way to recovering nearly half of the artifacts that were likely stolen by former curator Peter John Higgs. This feat, achieved mere months after the theft’s discovery was … More…
Lucia Heffernan’s Yoga Chicks Series: A Blend Of Humor And Heart
We are thrilled to announce the arrival of three stunning new paintings from Lucia Heffernan, one of our gallery’s most celebrated contemporary artists. These latest additions to her acclaimed Yoga Chicks series are sure to captivate both art enthusiasts and yoga … More…
John Stobart’s Artistic Legacy: Honfleur, The Lieutenance
John Stobart‘s name is synonymous with the mastery of maritime artistry, and our latest offering, Honfleur, The Lieutenance from the Inner Harbor, is a captivating testament to his legacy. Here, we’ll delve into the significance of this newly available work … More…
Sotheby’s New York Modern Evening Sale
On Wednesday evening, Sotheby’s New York followed up their string of contemporary sales with something a little older. The Modern Evening sale consisted of fifty lots, mostly by nineteenth- and twentieth-century European and North American masters like Pablo Picasso, Mark … More…
The King’s New Portrait Has Some Divided
King Charles III has one of the most recognizable faces in the world, meaning his image and presentation is of paramount importance. This week, Buckingham Palace revealed His Majesty’s first official painted portrait as king, made by the British artist … More…
John Jacob Astor’s Timepiece Sets Titanic Record
John Jacob Astor’s pocket watch, which he was wearing when his body was found, is now the most expensive Titanic memorabilia purchased at auction. John Jacob Astor, an American self-made millionaire, was a multifaceted individual who excelled as a businessman, … More…
Bonhams Skinner European Art
While the Sotheby’s Old Masters sales may have drawn many people’s attention on Wednesday, some of the more exciting auction action was going on up in Massachusetts at Bonhams Skinner. On Wednesday, they hosted their European art sale, consisting of … More…