Here is an interesting article for all our artist friends concerning royalties and the rights you have if things take a wrong turn.  I am sure that Bert Hansen is not a happy camper right now.   The sad part … More…

Sometimes our legal system gets it right.  Luke Brugnara, who was accused of bilking art dealer Rose Long of $11 million in art, was found guilty of two counts of wire fraud, one count of mail fraud, one count of making … More…

Interesting point of view … something many of us have been saying for years.  Very wealthy individuals are looking for safer places to put some of their money and right now the Chinese are the real active ones.  They can buy expensive … More…

This seems like a very interesting exhibition that is currently on view at the Jewish Museum through September 20.  I never realized the influence Modern Art had on TV.  To read the full article, click HERE.    

The highlight of last night’s sales was the record auction price for a Piet Mondrian.  Composition No. III, with Red, Blue, Yellow and Black, dating from 1929,  was expected to bring $15-$25M, but when the action ended the new owner paid … More…

This is truly amazing … and what is even more shocking is that it happened in NYC … are you kidding me???  I would love to meet the individual who made that decision.  To read more, click HERE.    

And the hits just keep on coming.  Last night Christie’s offered a large selection of Postwar and Contemporary works of art and the results were super hot.  Of the 82 lots, 72 sold (88%) and the total take was $658.5M. … More…