International ARC Salon Exhibition at the Salmagundi Club
The International ARC Salon Exhibition will run through February 4 and features 75 amazing Post-Contemporary works of art. In addition, there are a series of events scheduled including a 2 hour artist demo by Amanda Hallenius on January 31 and … More…
Banksy’s new artwork criticises use of teargas in Calais refugee camp
Over the weekend, a first of its kind Banksy appeared on the exterior of the French embassy in London. The artwork, depicting a young girl from the film and musical Les Miserables, is shown crying as billows of CS gas … More…
Knoedler/Freedman/De Sole Art-Forgery Trial Set to Begin
The Knoedler / Freedman / De Sole trial is set to begin today … I know that everyone in the art world will be watching. We will keep you posted as news becomes available. The part I find very interesting … More…
A Bleak Forecast from Sotheby’s
Interesting how this article paints a slightly different picture from yesterday’s post. Whether you agree with Robin Pogrebin’s take (posted yesterday — you can see it again HERE) or Judd Tully’s (click HERE), the story remains the same — so far, … More…
Sotheby’s Announces $12 Million Loss Over Taubman Sale
Sometimes even the big boys pay too much for something. In an effort to beat out their rivals, it appears Sotheby’s guaranteed a bit more than they should have for the Taubman estate … at least from the financial side … More…
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Sidney Richard Percy’s “Llyn Llydaw, North Wales”
Source: Llyn Llydaw, North Wales – Edward Williams’ fifth son was Sidney Richard Williams. Like his brother, Henry John, he decided to change his last name to avoid confusion with the other members of the family. Sidney was a frequent exhibitor … More…
Painting of the Day (SOLD) James Neil Hollingsworth’s “Pepsi No. 2”
This awesome painting by James Neil Hollingsworth, Pepsi No. 2, recently sold! Make sure you do not miss his newest Pepsi painting that will be on view at the LA Art Show next week!! For information and tickets to the show, … More…
Museums are keeping a ton of the world’s most famous art locked away in storage
This is very old news for many in the business, but I am sure most people are not aware of this fact. It is really sad when you realize that most works owned by museums never see the light of day. … More…
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Henry John Boddington’s “Stopping at the Inn”
Source: Stopping at the Inn – The British artist Edward Williams had 6 sons, all of whom were artists. In order to distinguish themselves from other family members, a few changed their last names … Henry John Williams was one of … More…
Sotheby’s to Jam May New York Sales Into One Week to Spur Buzz
Really? This is getting crazy … at some point this all going to backfire and it will not be a pretty picture. For now, we will just have to enjoy the ride. For more on this, click through to Katya … More…