Jonathan Jones: the so-called Caravaggio in the attic looks like a fake to me
Jonathan Jones, of The Guardian, chimes in on the recently revealed “Caravaggio”. Is it real? Is it a copy? So far, we have no definitive answer and there are going to be opinions on both sides. Mr. Jones’ article makes … More…
Sharon Hourigan’s painting “Imagine” has been sold!
During a study abroad, my daughter Meghan found and purchased a music box mechanism that plays Imagine, my all-time favorite song. I treasure this gift and thought it would be a perfect component for a still life painting for the … More…
Available: Cesare A. Detti “The Sacred & the Profane”
Source: The Sacred & the Profane – we just added this Cesare Detti (1847-1914) to our available online inventory. Detti was born in Italy and by the age of 15 was studying at the Accademia di San Luca. In 1876 he traveled … More…
French family stumbles on long lost €120m Caravaggio while mending leaky roof
Another potential discovery of a long lost painting by a great Old Master — Caravaggio. According to the family, more than 150 years ago and ancestor, who was an officer in Napoleon’s army, brought the work back from his campaigns. It … More…
SOLD — Andrea Bill’s “Waiting for Alice”
Narrative: My inspiration began for this drawing when thinking about The White Rabbit from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, and the Disney song, “I’m late! I’m late! For a very important date! No time to say hello, goodbye! I’m late! … More…
SOLD: Gen Paul’s “Le Grenouillère”
Source: Le Grenouillère – this important work by the 20th century French artist Gen Paul (1895-1975) has found a new home. According to Wikipedia: La Grenouillère was a popular middle-class resort consisting of a spa, a boating establishment and a floating … More…
Stolen Edvard Munch artwork recovered after seven years
Munch lithograph has been recovered by Norwegian police. The work, valued at €240,000, was stolen from the window of Nyborg Kunst (an Oslo gallery) and has been missing for 7 years. 2 men were arrested … for more, click HERE. … More…
SOLD — Welinton Lopez’s “Sweet Melody”
Narrative: My drawing shows a girl who is a virtuoso on the trumpet. She of course is extremely dedicated, is a model to be followed by her classmates, and the pride of her family and her community. “In life we … More…
Panama Papers Out Owners of Alleged Nazi-Looted $25M Modigliani
More interesting art world information coming to light from the Panama Papers. Now it turns out the the owners of the alleged stolen Modigliani are the Nahmad family … or at least they control the International Art Center — the … More…
Panama Papers show offshore firm helped billionaire change the art world
Here is a fascinating story about some behind-the-scenes dealings at the upper level of the art world. According to the article: Panama Papers suggest Joe Lewis bought famous Ganz collection before record-breaking Christie’s sale, netting millions. This sale took place … More…
