35 Long-Hidden Rembrandt Prints Rediscovered in the Netherlands
Earlier this month, a remarkable trove of Rembrandt van Rijn’s prints resurfaced in the Netherlands after nearly a century out of sight. A set of 35 rare etchings by the Dutch master, long forgotten in a family safe, has been … More…
Angel or Devil?: Fresco Restorer Inserts Face of Italian PM Meloni
An art conservator in Italy is coming under fire after an angel in a restored fresco now bears an uncanny resemblance to the country’s current far-right prime minister, Georgia Meloni. San Lorenzo in Lucina is a Catholic basilica in the … More…
Louvre Director Resigns
After five years on the job, Laurence des Cars has resigned as director of the Louvre. Des Cars tendered her resignation to President Emmanuel Macron earlier this week. She had previously offered her resignation to the president in the immediate … More…
Artist Spotlight: Hugues Claude Pissarro
Born on November 9, 1935, in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hugues Claude Pissarro occupies a unique position in French art history—as both an heir to one of the most influential artistic dynasties of the 19th century and an independent painter who has forged … More…
Artist Spotlight: Carrie Goller
Carrie Goller creates paintings that inhabit the quiet space between material and imagination. Known for her distinctive use of encaustic wax and oil paint, Goller builds compositions that feel suspended in time – intimate, atmospheric, and emotionally resonant. Her subjects, … More…
Met Opera Considers Selling Chagalls
New York’s Metropolitan Opera House may be forced to sell two of its most iconic possessions: a pair of murals by Marc Chagall. The Metropolitan Opera has existed since 1883, but the current opera house first opened in September 1966. … More…
Comments on the Art Market – Volume 302
Volume 302 20 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 (212) 355-5710 www.rehs.com www.rehscgi.com WELCOME TO THE FEBRUARY 2026 EDITION OF COMMENTS ON THE ART MARKET In this edition, we recap the start of the year, marked by record-breaking weather … More…
Christie’s Western Art Sale Shatters Records in New York
Christie’s New York Western Art sale in January delivered record-breaking results across several categories. The two-part auction, Visions of the West: The William I. Koch Collection, held January 20–21, realized just over $84.1 million with fees, making it the most … More…
Best Foot Forward: Michelangelo Sketch Sells for Record Price
This week saw a series of Old Master sales in New York at Christie’s and Sotheby’s. While several great pieces crossed the block at both auction houses, it is without doubt that the highlight of the week turned out to … More…