Second portrait hidden behind Mona Lisa’s smile – Does it really matter?
Here is an interesting story about the recent multi-spectral scanning of da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. I am sure this process is cutting-edge, cost a great deal of money and took a great deal of time; but in the end, does … More…
Painting of the Day (Sold Archives): Daniel Ridgway Knight’s “En Vendanges”
Source: En Vendanges – here is Daniel Ridgway Knight’s 1905 Paris Salon painting that the gallery sold back in 1991. Multi figure compositions from his “Rolleboise” period are rather rare and of those we have uncovered, this is one of the more complex. … More…
Nazi Victim’s Heirs Sue Over Sale of Plundered Egon Schiele Art
Source: Courthouse News Service Entertainment Law – another story, among many, of heirs trying to get back works that were plundered by the Nazi’s. This one involves two works by Egon Schiele that are valued at $5 million. To read more, … More…
Manhattan man sues Metropolitan Museum for ‘racist whitewashed’ Jesus paintings
Are you kidding me — give me a break … this is what bogs down our legal system. When Mr. Justin Renel Joseph loses, the court system should charge him for the costs involved. To read more about the STUPID … More…
Fight leads to woman stabbed at Art Basel Miami Beach
Along with some of the crazy art there are some crazy people roaming the aisles of Art Basel. Kind of funny, and at the same time sad, that some people thought the stabbing was a performance piece. Pleased to hear that … More…
At Art Basel Miami, a Mix of Parties and Business
There are a number of stories from Art Basel already in circulation and I am sure we will have many more. While I have never actually experienced the Basel circus, this year Lance is in Miami and will be making the … More…
Hell Has Frozen Over: Figurative Art Is Poised to Become the ‘Next Big Thing’
Not sure what all the fuss is about. Our gallery has, along with others, championed figurative art for decades … this “trend” (which started centuries ago) has been, and always will be, a driving force in the art world. What is going … More…
Comments on the Art Market – Volume 180
Source: Newsletter Archives – pleased to announce that volume 180 of our Comments on the Art Market is now available. This issue marks the end of our 15th year! This month we give a link to complimentary tickets for the December … More…