It was recently reported that thieves broke into the Christ Church Picture Gallery in Oxford, England, and stole paintings by Van Dyck,  Annibale Caracci, and Salvator Rosa.  An article in the Daily Mail state that the theft included …the irreplaceable … More…

In the late 1980s, Nintendo and Sony formed a partnership to create the Nintendo PlayStation.  The idea was to incorporate a CD-ROM into the popular Super Nintendo entertainment/gaming system, but the partnership dissolved and the prototypes of the gaming system … More…

We are pleased to announce that Volume 231 of our Comments on the Art Market was just released.  In this issue we cover our current gallery exhibitions, the Charleston show, Todd Casey’s new book, In the News (article on Forbes.com … More…

Wyatt Earp (1848 – 1929) was a lawman of the Old West and best known for his involvement in the gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona.  This shoot-out is regarded as the most famous gunfight in American Wild … More…

Does anyone buy books anymore?  Apparently so, as six first editions by Jane Austen made history at a recent sale.  It is always noteworthy when any of her first edition books hit the auction block, but to have all six … More…

Finding an appropriate frame for a work of art is very important. The right frame can greatly enhance the look of your artwork, while the wrong frame can detract from its overall appearance.  Having said that, please keep in mind … More…

Back in 2018, art dealer Mary Boone pleaded guilty (Gotta Love Creative Accounting … Except When You Get Caught) to falsifying her 2011 tax return. Then in February of 2019, is was reported (Don’t Mess with the IRS) that Boone … More…