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 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…

New York museums often put on incredible exhibitions, securing loans from institutions worldwide. However, it is very rare for a museum to receive an iconic masterwork. This distinction usually happens only once a year. Last year, the Hamburger Kunsthalle loaned … More…

In late 2023, the Highland town of Invergordon faced an extraordinary decision: whether to sell an 18th-century marble bust by French master sculptor Edmé Bouchardon after an interested buyer offered £2.5 million for the work. The sculpture, Bust of Sir … More…

Thanks to a large donation, Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum will soon include a public sculpture garden featuring works by great modernists. The Don Quixote Foundation is the Rijksmuseum’s single largest private benefactor. It is a philanthropic organization co-founded by Dutch aristocrat and … More…

Bryan Larsen’s paintings are grounded in realism yet driven by imagination, curiosity, and an enduring sense of optimism about the future. As a child, Larsen might have said he wanted to be an astronaut, but drawing quickly became his true … More…

John Bentham-Dinsdale occupies a distinctive place in twentieth-century British maritime painting, combining rigorous draftsmanship, architectural training, and a historian’s respect for accuracy. Born in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, Dinsdale was educated locally before attending Leeds School of Art, where he earned … More…