It has been more than a quarter century since the most expensive art heist in history occurred.  Just after midnight on March 18, 1990, thirteen works from the permanent collection of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston were stolen; their … More…

Even at the museum level, corporate sponsorship comes with a lot of strings attached.  Why should this segment of the corporate world be any different from all the others.  Money buys influence.  For more, click HERE.    

According to Kayleigh Lewis’ article: Italian Police have recovered three 15th century paintings stolen by Nazi soldiers more than 70 years ago. Italy’s art crime department has accused two people of receiving the stolen goods, which were taken from a Tuscan villa in … More…

Source: Newsletter Archives – we are pleased to present Volume 185 of our Comments on the Art Market.  This editions features Tales from the Dark Side, Stocks, Really! and The Art Market — coverage of the 19th century sale in NYC, Authentication, Greed … More…

Nice article by Cristina Ruiz in The Art Newspaper that all artists should read.  We have always recommended (and always supply) written consignment agreements for works artists consign to galleries … this is good for both the gallery and the artist.  For … More…

When will people just enjoy the work for what it is … a masterpiece by Da Vinci?  In the end, does it really matter if he used both male and female models?  The only way we will ever know for … More…

Here is a fascinating article about art and the power of observation.  Amy Herman is an expert in visual perception and uses art to teach others (police officers, medical students, business executives, etc.) how to look at the details and … More…