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Panama Papers Out Owners of Alleged Nazi-Looted $25M Modigliani
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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…

From the SOLD archives: Hans Hofmann’s “Blue Symphony”
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From the SOLD archives: Hans Hofmann’s “Blue Symphony”

Source: Blue Symphony – here is something a little different for us … sold this 1945 abstract piece by Hans Hofmann (1880-1966) in 2010.    

Panama Papers show offshore firm helped billionaire change the art world
Panama Papers show offshore firm helped billionaire change the art world

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…

TEN DAY COUNT DOWN TO SYNESTHESIA: ONE DAY LEFT
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TEN DAY COUNT DOWN TO SYNESTHESIA: ONE DAY LEFT

  Only one day left until the opening of Synesthesia! The gallery will be open tomorrow, Satuday, April 9th from 3 pm – 8 pm… For more information visit our exhibition page on our website!    

Available: Edouard Cortes’s “Place Pigalle, Winter”
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Available: Edouard Cortes’s “Place Pigalle, Winter”

Source: Place Pigalle, Winter – just added a classic winter snow scene of Paris by Edouard Leon Cortes (1882-1969) to our available online inventory.    

Qatari Royal Family’s Agent Wins Round in Picasso Bust Battle
Qatari Royal Family’s Agent Wins Round in Picasso Bust Battle

Qatari Royal Family’s Agent Wins Round in Picasso Bust Battle

Another update on the battle between Pelham Europe Ltd. and Larry Gagosian over a very valuable sculpture by Pablo Picasso.  Like most things, it is all about the money.  For more, click HERE.    

TEN DAY COUNT DOWN TO SYNESTHESIA: 2 DAYS LEFT
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TEN DAY COUNT DOWN TO SYNESTHESIA: 2 DAYS LEFT

Two days left until the opening of Synesthesia!!

SOLD: Edouard Cortes’s “Le Canal”
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SOLD: Edouard Cortes’s “Le Canal”

Source: Le Canal – this rather unique country landscape by Edouard Cortes (1882-1969) was added to the site on April 1 and has already made its way to a new home.    

‘Rathkeale Rovers’ gang jailed over £57m UK museums thefts
‘Rathkeale Rovers’ gang jailed over £57m UK museums thefts

‘Rathkeale Rovers’ gang jailed over £57m UK museums thefts

The Rathkeale Rovers’ “shopping spree” may have come to an end (I say may, because there are still some members at large).  14 of them were arrested, found guilty and have now been sentenced to periods ranging from 15 months to 6 years … More…

TEN DAY COUNT DOWN TO SYNESTHESIA: THREE DAYS LEFT
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TEN DAY COUNT DOWN TO SYNESTHESIA: THREE DAYS LEFT

It is Wednesday and that means there are only three days left until we open up Synesthesia at the gallery!!

Does My Family Own a Painting Looted by Nazis?
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Does My Family Own a Painting Looted by Nazis?

We read a lot about looted paintings that are returned to their rightful owners.  What about all the paintings whose provenance cannot be verified?  What happens to them?  Here is Eve Kahn’s story, in The New York Times, of one … More…

TEN DAY COUNT DOWN TO SYNESTHESIA: FOUR DAYS LEFT
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TEN DAY COUNT DOWN TO SYNESTHESIA: FOUR DAYS LEFT

We hope to see you this weekend at the gallery for the opening of Synesthesia!

SOLD: Guy Wiggins’s “Broad Street in Winter Looking Toward the Stock Exchange”
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SOLD: Guy Wiggins’s “Broad Street in Winter Looking Toward the Stock Exchange”

Source: Broad Street in Winter Looking Toward the Stock Exchange – the Guy Wiggins that was recently added to our web site has already found a new home.  Sometimes they go pretty quickly.    

Museums and the art trade: dangerous liaisons?
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Museums and the art trade: dangerous liaisons?

The recent conference “Negotiating Art: Dealers and Museums 1855-2015” at the National Gallery (April 1 and 2) must have been very interesting.  Ben Luke’s article in The Art Newspaper gives a brief overview and is definitely worth reading — click … More…

TEN DAY COUNT DOWN TO SYNESTHESIA: 5 DAYS LEFT
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TEN DAY COUNT DOWN TO SYNESTHESIA: 5 DAYS LEFT

We’ve hit the halfway point! Happy Monday 🙂

TEN DAY COUNT DOWN TO SYNESTHESIA: SIX DAYS LEFT
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TEN DAY COUNT DOWN TO SYNESTHESIA: SIX DAYS LEFT

  Six days until Synesthesia!