According to Niraj Chokshi & Partrick Healy’s article in today’s edition of The New York Times, Sylvester Stallone is not interested in becoming chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts.   However, Mr. Stallone’s statement did not close the door to … More…

A fire on Main Street in Sag Harbor destroyed a number of businesses today; among them was a historic movie theater and RJD Gallery.  According to reports, hundreds of works of art were lost in the fire. Source: Sag Harbor Fire: … More…

This made me laugh … guess more TV/Movie stars could be heading to D.C.  Might make for an interesting reality show!! Source: Trump vets Sylvester Stallone to head up national arts agency  

It is amazing how time flies. I remember when this happened and even though, according to the article, about 105 of the works have been recovered, there are still more than 160 missing. Source: Hunt for Missing Marcos Art Seeks to … More…

Colin Gleadell covers a number of art related topics in this article: the UK’s “Acceptance in Lieu” scheme which a couple of well know dealers took advantage of; a few art stocking stuffers; George Condo drawings at the Tate Modern; … More…

The Old Master sales took place in London last week and from the results it appears the market for the good works is as strong as ever.  While there were no real ‘blockbuster’ works being offered, the totals and sell-through rates … More…

Another da Vinci comes to light … I have lost count as to how many were recently discovered!  LOL!!  Scott Reyburn’s NY Times article makes for a nice read. Source: An Artistic Discovery Makes a Curator’s Heart Pound – The New … More…