And just when we thought that the inner workings of the Wildenstein dynasty might come to light …   The highly anticipated trial of the Wildenstein family on charges of tax evasion and money laundering was blocked in Paris today, 6 … More…

Another good story about changes in the art world.  Interesting to read that according to Mark Hudson, the Old Masters became ‘sexy’ in 2015.  He also goes on to say this about the Cutting Edge Contemporary market in Great Britain:   Interest … More…

According to an article by Scott Reyburn, the art market has seen a slowing at the upper end — or should we say a plateauing.  In addition, some of those ‘hot young’ artists have seen a serious correction: the market for fashionable … More…

Source: Newsletter Archives – our newest edition of Comments on the Art Market was published today.  This month we cover: The Really BIG News (Joe Rehs Retiring), Stocks, The Dark Side, Really! and The Stock Market (a year end overview and coverage of … More…

Here is a wonderful article by Ruth Yeazell, a professor at Yale University, that appeared in the Epoch Times last month.  Professor Yeazell gives a quick overview of her recent book: Picture Titles: How and Why Western Paintings Acquired Their … More…

Here is a great article for all our artist friends.  Kathryn Graddy, a professor at Brandeis University, has determined that artists do not produce their best work during periods of bereavement.  According to her research, works done during the 2 … More…

Kind of sad to think that our New York venue for November may no longer exist.  Not sure why the Armory is not renewing the 35 year old show … one we have been participating in for many years now. … More…