Dealers Report Strong Sales at Art Basel Hong Kong
Art Basel Hong Kong is over and here too, dealer sales were reported to be strong … some even selling out their booths! Sales appeared to be strong at the fourth edition of Art Basel Hong Kong, despite concerns about … More…
Paris art handlers testify to taking ‘€220,000 in a plastic bag’ among other revelations
This is a fascinating trial and the outcome will be watch by many in the art world. Even though the art handlers claim that all they were doing is ‘recovering’ the items, this is obviously a case about theft and greed. … More…
Tatsuzo Kaku dodges prison for smuggled $1M statue
Tatsuzo Kaku, a Japanese antiquities dealer, was caught with smuggled goods, arrest on March 14 and already has a plea deal. Instead of possible jail time, Kaku plead guilty to criminal possession of stolen property and was given a $5,000 … More…
‘Le Douanier Rousseau: Archaic Candour’ at the Musee d’Orsay
The importance of Rousseau’s art is visually expressed in the current exhibition at the Musee d’Orsay. Le Douanier Rousseau: Archaic Candor offers up 45 of the artist’s work alongside works by other artists and schools. According to Mary Tompkins Lewis: … More…
Secret world of multimillion-pound art deals faces US inquiry into allegations of money laundering
With all the money changing hands at the upper end of the art market it was only a matter of time: The secret world of multimillion-pound art deals is facing a US inquiry into allegations of money laundering. Federal investigators … More…
