This is a very interesting article in the authenticity realm. The artist, Lucian Freud, denied the work’s authenticity; however that did not stop the current owner from trying to prove him wrong. Recently Fiona Bruce and Philip Mould took up … More… 
It always seems to come down to greed … and this one has a lot of it! According to Agence France-Presse, Switzerland has seized a painting by Vincent Van Gogh and two others by Claude Monet as part of the global investigation … More…
According to a report by Paddy Johnson and Rhett Jones, published in Art F City, 15 works were let go from Jeff Koons’ studio in Chelsea because they planned on unionizing. I am sure legal action will ensue … so … More…
It was originally reported that the fumes from Hirst’s formaldehyde works exhibited at the Tate Modern in 2012 were putting people at risk. Pier Righetti supposedly recorded levels at five parts per million, which were in excess of the European Union … More… 
Did Rembrandt TRACE his self-portraits?July 16, 2016 Even back in the 17th century, “technology” may have played an important role in art. In the end, does it really matter? Not to me. The end result is what I am most concerned with … the journey to the end, … More…
This November David Bowie’s art and design collection is scheduled to be sold. Included will be works by Auerbach, Hirst, Moore and Basquiat. In all, the sale will include about 400 items. Will Bowie’s star power generate over-the-top prices? We will … More…
We all know that when good works of art hit the market, strong prices are achieved. Last week it was the Old Master’s turn to strut their stuff and there were some pretty impressive numbers: William Dobson’s self portrait and … More… |
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