It seems as thought Mana Contemporary is preventing the Mugrabi family from removing any of their art from a storage facility in New Jersey. According to Mana, Mugrabi owes them more than $500,000 in storage fees. Mugrabi claims that Mana … More…

It was inevitable … a lawsuit was file against the Berkshire Museum to halt the sale of 40 important paintings from its collection.  Norman Rockwell’s three sons (Thomas , Jarvis , and Peter), along with other plaintiffs, hope to obtain … More…

As the sales gets closer and closer, the Berkshire Museum is feeling even more heat.  Now, the Rockwell family is exploring options to try and stop the sale claiming that Norman Rockwell donated Shuffleton’s Barbershop and Blacksmith’s Boy – Heel … More…

Questions about authenticity still surround Salvator Mundi … a supposed long lost painting by the great Leonardo da Vinci. The painting sold, not too long ago, for over $120M and now it will be up to some very rich people … More…

Here is an interesting new app (the basic version is free) that will help you identify and learn more about a work of art – Smartify.  According to their site, all you need to do is take a picture of … More…

The Berkshire Museum’s decision to sell some of its most valuable assets (40 works of art) is still a hot topic.  Since the sales are scheduled to be held in November, there isn’t much time for the Attorney General to … More…

I do love these “what if” stories that compare the art market and stock market.  Here are some of my – what ifs? What if I bought an Andy Warhol in the early 60s for $1,000?  What if I bought … More…