Masterpiece looted by Nazis installed at LA museum
In the LA museum a life-sized painting of St. Catherine of Alexandria— painted in Italy around 1615 by Bernardo Strozzi — now hangs on the wall. After being looted by Nazis in World War II the work was given back … More…
Detroit creditors push court to value art collection: filing
Detroit creditors push court to value art collection: filing – the mess in Detroit continues. The creditors claim that even though the museum had their works valued, they have yet to “test the market value”. With over 66,000 works in … More…
‘Scammers’ busted for peddling fake Damien Hirst prints
According the Manhattan DA’s Office, Vincent Lopreto, 48, and his partner, Ronald Bell, 49, of the Jazzartz gallery have been selling hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of fake Damien Hirst prints on eBay and through auction houses. The men … More…
Gallery looks to raise over £11 to keep Van Dyck self-portrait in the UK
London’s National Portrait Gallery has proposed a £12.5m appeal to purchase Van Dyck’s self-portrait, 1640-41. Sold in 2009 at Sotheby’s by the Earl of Jersey for £8.3m, Alfred Bader is the current owner. To acquire the work, the portrait gallery … More…