An art conservator in Italy is coming under fire after an angel in a restored fresco now bears an uncanny resemblance to the country’s current far-right prime minister, Georgia Meloni. San Lorenzo in Lucina is a Catholic basilica in the … More…

Born on November 9, 1935, in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hugues Claude Pissarro occupies a unique position in French art history—as both an heir to one of the most influential artistic dynasties of the 19th century and an independent painter who has forged … More…

This week saw a series of Old Master sales in New York at Christie’s and Sotheby’s. While several great pieces crossed the block at both auction houses, it is without doubt that the highlight of the week turned out to … More…

New York’s Metropolitan Opera House may be forced to sell two of its most iconic possessions: a pair of murals by Marc Chagall. The Metropolitan Opera has existed since 1883, but the current opera house first opened in September 1966. … More…

Volume 302 20 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 (212) 355-5710 www.rehs.com             www.rehscgi.com WELCOME TO THE FEBRUARY 2026 EDITION OF COMMENTS ON THE ART MARKET In this edition, we recap the start of the year, marked by record-breaking weather … More…

Christie’s New York Western Art sale in January delivered record-breaking results across several categories. The two-part auction, Visions of the West: The William I. Koch Collection, held January 20–21, realized just over $84.1 million with fees, making it the most … More…

New York museums often put on incredible exhibitions, securing loans from institutions worldwide. However, it is very rare for a museum to receive an iconic masterwork. This distinction usually happens only once a year. Last year, the Hamburger Kunsthalle loaned … More…