Goldman Sachs Supports Cohen With Loan Backed by Fine Art
Goldman Sachs Supports Cohen With Loan Backed by Fine Art

Goldman Sachs Supports Cohen With Loan Backed by Fine Art

Goldman Sachs Supports Cohen With Loan Backed by Fine Art  an interesting story about Cohen’s ability to use his art collection to help fund his hedge-fund.  Rich or poor, it is good to have a valuable art collection!  

Christie’s First Spring Sale Drops Prices Back to Earth
Christie’s First Spring Sale Drops Prices Back to Earth

Christie’s First Spring Sale Drops Prices Back to Earth

Christie’s First Spring Sale Drops Prices Back to Earth — one really should not draw too many conclusions from the results of one sale.  53 works were offered and 6 failed to find buyers (88.7%) and the total take (with commissions) … More…

Cornelius Gurlitt, The Nazi Looted Art Hoarder, has died
Cornelius Gurlitt, The Nazi Looted Art Hoarder, has died

Cornelius Gurlitt, The Nazi Looted Art Hoarder, has died

Cornelius Gurlitt, the son of the art dealer Hildebrand Gurlitt, who was found hoarding thousands of Nazi looted artworks has passed away at 81 years old.     Cornelius Gurlitt has died

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) David Palumbo’s “Shoshi #13”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) David Palumbo’s “Shoshi #13”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) David Palumbo’s “Shoshi #13”

Shoshi #13  

Painting of the Day (hit the SOLD archives this week): Antoine Blanchard’s “Place du Chatelet”
Painting of the Day (hit the SOLD archives this week): Antoine Blanchard’s “Place du Chatelet”

Painting of the Day (hit the SOLD archives this week): Antoine Blanchard’s “Place du Chatelet”

Place du Chatelet.  this rare view by Antoine Blanchard (1910-1988) will be landing at its new home later today.  

Michelangelo’s David safe despite ankle fractures, officials say
Michelangelo’s David safe despite ankle fractures, officials say

Michelangelo’s David safe despite ankle fractures, officials say

Michelangelo’s David safe despite ankle fractures, officials say – I guess old age takes its toll on all of us!  

‘Bumpy’ canvas reveals hidden portrait of Whistler’s mistress
‘Bumpy’ canvas reveals hidden portrait of Whistler’s mistress

‘Bumpy’ canvas reveals hidden portrait of Whistler’s mistress

While curators hung the first major exhibition of Whistler’s early works last year, curiosity arose after noticeable bumps covered the surface of The Last of Old Westminster.  Suggesting an x-ray be done of the work, curators were shocked to find a … More…

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Barry Oretsky’s “Cap-d’Antibes”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Barry Oretsky’s “Cap-d’Antibes”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Barry Oretsky’s “Cap-d’Antibes”

Barry’s Cap-d’Antibes is sure getting us ready for summer!  

Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Edouard Cortes’: “Boulevard de la Madeleine, Winter”
Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Edouard Cortes’: “Boulevard de la Madeleine, Winter”

Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Edouard Cortes’: “Boulevard de la Madeleine, Winter”

Boulevard de la Madeleine, Winter.  pleased to announce that this Edouard Cortes (1882-1969) painting, which was a fairly recent addition to our web site, will be heading off to a new home today.