A friendship between sculptor Alexander Calder and his gallery representative Klaus G. Perls turned the two men into “family.”  Unfortunately, the tight bond was recently shattered when Calders’ heirs claimed fraud.  According to them, Perls withheld tens of millions of … More…

Natalie Portman Browses FIAC, $6 Million Sculpture Sells – more from the amazing contemporary art market; since this is in the private sector it is very difficult to know how the dealers ‘really’ did.  Either way, the crowds are immense.  

Happy Birthday to the painter, sculptor, and filmmaker Niki de Saint Phalle! Niki de Saint Phalle (1930-2002) was a revolutionary French-American artist and sculptor known for her vibrant, whimsical works and pioneering spirit in the world of modern art. Born … More…

Heirs Win Back Nazi-Looted Art, Lose Others in Auction – here is an interesting story concerning Nazi looted works of art … this time it revolves around the recovery and loss of works owned by Max Stern, a Jewish art dealer, … More…

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Bonhams’ New Saleroom, Top End of the Market and Sly Stallone Rides Again – a number of short articles on Bonhams’ new custom built saleroom, more from Sotheby’s on the potential takeover, record prices at the top end of the market … More…

Want a Picasso, Chagall, Matisse for only $5? Attend Oberlin – here is an interesting way to make a university stand out from the rest.  Oberlin College, through their Art Rental program, allows student to rent works by Picasso, Matisse, Dali, … More…