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FBI Searches Home of Reputed Mobster Suspected in Boston Art Heist
FBI Searches Home of Reputed Mobster Suspected in Boston Art Heist

FBI Searches Home of Reputed Mobster Suspected in Boston Art Heist

It has been more than a quarter century since the most expensive art heist in history occurred.  Just after midnight on March 18, 1990, thirteen works from the permanent collection of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston were stolen; their … More…

SOLD ARCHIVES: Jean B.C. Corot’s “La chaumiere aux sureaux, Normandie”
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SOLD ARCHIVES: Jean B.C. Corot’s “La chaumiere aux sureaux, Normandie”

Source: La chaumiere aux sureaux, Normandie – here is one from our 2013 Sold Archives by the Barbizon master Jean B.C. Corot (1796-1875).    

Museums face ethics investigation over influence of sponsor BP
Museums face ethics investigation over influence of sponsor BP

Museums face ethics investigation over influence of sponsor BP

Even at the museum level, corporate sponsorship comes with a lot of strings attached.  Why should this segment of the corporate world be any different from all the others.  Money buys influence.  For more, click HERE.    

AVAILABLE: David Palumbo’s “Red”
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AVAILABLE: David Palumbo’s “Red”

SOLD ARCHIVES: Julien Dupre’s “La Prairie”
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SOLD ARCHIVES: Julien Dupre’s “La Prairie”

Source: La Prairie this important work by the 19th century French Realist artist Julien Dupre (1851-1910) passed through our hands back in 2010.    

Paintings stolen by Nazis in Second World War found by police in Italian homes
Paintings stolen by Nazis in Second World War found by police in Italian homes

Paintings stolen by Nazis in Second World War found by police in Italian homes

According to Kayleigh Lewis’ article: Italian Police have recovered three 15th century paintings stolen by Nazi soldiers more than 70 years ago. Italy’s art crime department has accused two people of receiving the stolen goods, which were taken from a Tuscan villa in … More…

Vote for Timothy W. Jahn
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Vote for Timothy W. Jahn

We are excited to share that Timothy W. Jahn’s Selfie is featured in Jerry’s 4th Annual Self Portrait Contest.  Voting for the prizes begins today, so if you are a fan of Tim’s work please show your support with a vote … More…

SOLD: Ben Bauer’s “Spring Ignition”
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SOLD: Ben Bauer’s “Spring Ignition”

SOLD: Antoine Blanchard’s “Paris, La Madeleine”
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SOLD: Antoine Blanchard’s “Paris, La Madeleine”

Source: Paris, La Madeleine – another early example from Antoine Blanchard’s Paris street scene series has found its way to a new home.    

Comments on the Art Market – Volume 185
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Comments on the Art Market – Volume 185

Source: Newsletter Archives – we are pleased to present Volume 185 of our Comments on the Art Market.  This editions features Tales from the Dark Side, Stocks, Really! and The Art Market — coverage of the 19th century sale in NYC, Authentication, Greed … More…

SOLD: Patricia Diaz’s “Mind Over Music”
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SOLD: Patricia Diaz’s “Mind Over Music”

The mind is a powerful thing. If we allow it to, it can take over control of our senses, allowing us to get adventurous and to experiment with our vision, touch, nose, taste, and hearing. They have crossed the vitals … More…

SOLD ARCHIVES: Jules Breton’s “Study for Glaneuse (Paris Salon, 1898)”
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SOLD ARCHIVES: Jules Breton’s “Study for Glaneuse (Paris Salon, 1898)”

Source: Study for Glaneuse (Paris Salon 1898) – a beautiful drawing by Jules Breton (1827-1906) that we sold back in 2013.    

Who gets what when artists and galleries split up?
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Who gets what when artists and galleries split up?

Nice article by Cristina Ruiz in The Art Newspaper that all artists should read.  We have always recommended (and always supply) written consignment agreements for works artists consign to galleries … this is good for both the gallery and the artist.  For … More…

SOLD: Antoine Blanchard’s “Theatre du Vaudville, Boulevard des Capucines”
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SOLD: Antoine Blanchard’s “Theatre du Vaudville, Boulevard des Capucines”

Source: Theatre du Vaudville, Boulevard des Capucines – yes, another Antoine Blanchard Paris street scene has made its way to a new home.  This is a great example of his work from the 1950s.    

SOLD:  Ashley Kostak’s “Swan Song”
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SOLD:  Ashley Kostak’s “Swan Song”

Laolu Senbanjo Is Beyoncé’s Lemonade Artist
Photo: Courtesy of Lalou Senbanjo / @laolunyc

Laolu Senbanjo Is Beyoncé’s Lemonade Artist

Unless you have been hiding under a rock, you know that Beyonce’s “Lemonade” has taken the media by storm this week.  Becoming the anthem to anyone scorned by a loved one, it is almost impossible to scroll through your Instagram, … More…