Major French Artwork gets a Rebirth at the Lightner, St. Augustine, FL.
Jules Garnier’s La Tentation was exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1879. In 1928 the painting was purchased by Otto Lightner and by the 1950s it was put in storage … now, some 60 years later, it has been brought … More…
Painting of the Day (SOLD) Timothy W. Jahn’s “Remains of Valor”
To help celebrate #NationalTechnologyDay, Tim Jahn discusses his painting, Remains of Valor, exploring the ways in which advancements in technology have emerged during the time of war. Remains of Valor is a survey of war technology. I have always … More…
Long-awaited Wildenstein trial postponed due to legal technicality
And just when we thought that the inner workings of the Wildenstein dynasty might come to light … The highly anticipated trial of the Wildenstein family on charges of tax evasion and money laundering was blocked in Paris today, 6 … More…
Art in 2015: The year the Old Masters became sexy
Another good story about changes in the art world. Interesting to read that according to Mark Hudson, the Old Masters became ‘sexy’ in 2015. He also goes on to say this about the Cutting Edge Contemporary market in Great Britain: Interest … More…
A Year of Highs and Corrections in the Art Market
According to an article by Scott Reyburn, the art market has seen a slowing at the upper end — or should we say a plateauing. In addition, some of those ‘hot young’ artists have seen a serious correction: the market for fashionable … More…
How the Painting Got Its Name
Here is a wonderful article by Ruth Yeazell, a professor at Yale University, that appeared in the Epoch Times last month. Professor Yeazell gives a quick overview of her recent book: Picture Titles: How and Why Western Paintings Acquired Their … More…
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Guy Wiggins’s “A Winter Night in New York”
Source: A Winter Night in New York – here is one to get you in the holiday mood … a Guy Wiggins (1883-1962) — looking south on 5th Avenue with The Plaza Hotel on the right and Bergdorf Goodman straight ahead … … More…
The tortured artist ‘is a myth’ – happy artist = good art
Here is a great article for all our artist friends. Kathryn Graddy, a professor at Brandeis University, has determined that artists do not produce their best work during periods of bereavement. According to her research, works done during the 2 … More…
Just Published: Comments on the Art Market – Volume 181 (BIG NEWS)
Source: Newsletter Archives – our newest edition of Comments on the Art Market was published today. This month we cover: The Really BIG News (Joe Rehs Retiring), Stocks, The Dark Side, Really! and The Stock Market (a year end overview and coverage of … More…