All the Americas in Tulsa | Thomas Gilcrease Museum – Gilcrease was a self-made oilman whose first purchase, in 1922, was Daniel Ridgway Knight’s Rural Courtship … one of the most widely reproduced paintings by the artist.  His story makes for … More…

Titian’s New Way to Heaven | Assumption of the Virgin – Karen Wilkin’s thoughts on Titian’s Assumption of the Virgin – a 23 foot tall masterpiece created when the artist was just 28.  

Alfred Munnings: Out in the Open | National Sporting Museum & Library – One of the most important British Sporting artists of the 20th century – Sir Alfred Munnings – is the subject of an exhibition at the National Sporting Museum … More…

The Newport Antiques Show (Discount Coupon) – The gallery will be exhibiting at The Newport Antiques Show which opens to the public on July 26th at 10am (Gala Preview Party is July 25). We will be showing paintings by Boudin, Corot, … More…

Victorian & British Impressionist Sale – Another One Hit Wonder? By Howard Rehs – The Art, Antiques and Luxury Design Blog picked up my article on the recent Victorian and British Impressionist sale in London.

Christie’s Sales Rise 9%, Boosted by Record Auction – Sales were up, but since they are not a public company we have no idea what their profit was.  In any event, the upper end of the market is still doing well … More…

New Letter Debunks Myths about German Artist Joseph Beuys –  here is an interesting article on the ‘fabricated’ story of his wartime years.