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Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): William T. Wood’s “Flowers in a Vase”

September 23, 2015

Source: Flowers in a Vase – here is one from our ‘old sold’ archives by the late 19th / early 20th century British artist William Thomas Wood (1877-1958).

Has a long-lost painting by a teenaged Rembrandt been discovered in New Jersey?

September 23, 2015

I am sure the seller will be pretty happy when they receive their check – the work was estimated at $500-$800 and sold for $870,000. It will be interesting to see where it next appears and for how much. To read … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Antonio Jacobsen’s “The CITY OF NEW BEDFORD”

September 22, 2015

Source: The CITY OF NEW BEDFORD – here is one from our late 1980s sold archives … an early work by the American artist Antonio Jacobsen (1850-1921).

Tate’s Constable masterpiece, once Nazi loot, now set to leave UK

September 22, 2015

More from the Dark Side of the Art World … here is an interesting update on a John Constable painting that is currently in the Tate’s collection. It is amazing to think that this small ‘study’ (about 10 x 12 inches) … More…

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Edouard Cortes’ “Bouquinistes, Notre Dame”

September 21, 2015

Source: Bouquinistes, Notre Dame – Here is another Then & Now — Edouard Cortes’ view of the booksellers near Notre Dame in the 1940s and a 2015 photo of the same location.

The Art of The Broad: A Consensus Collection

September 21, 2015

Here is Eric Gibson’s take on The Broad … a new museum in Los Angeles named after its founders – Eli and Edythe Broad. If you are a fan of late 20th century art, then this one is for you. … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Louis Aston Knight’s “Rio St. Aponal, Venice”

September 18, 2015

Source: Rio St. Aponal, Venice – a nice Venetian scene, from our SOLD archives, by Louis Aston Knight (1873 – 1948) along with a 2015 photo of Venice. Another for our Now and Then fans.

Betting on a Damien Hirst Comeback

September 18, 2015

Great story by Kelly Crow in The Wall Street Journal on Damien Hirst, his art and the art market. It will be interesting to see if he (or should I say: his art) makes a comeback. For the full story, … More…

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Antoine Blanchard’s “Cafe de la Paix”

September 18, 2015

Source: Cafe de la Paix – here is another for the Now & Then files … and early Antoine Blanchard (1910 – 1988) and an current photograph of the same location.

Tate Modern Tracks Pop Art’s Global Heft

September 18, 2015

For fans of the Pop Art movement, the current show at London’s Tate Modern sounds like one you do not want to miss. The World Goes Pop includes 160 works by artists from around the world who were influenced by … More…

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Edouard Cortes’ “Gare de l’Est”

September 16, 2015

Source: Gare de l’Est — Here is an available work by Edouard Cortes (1882-1969) along with a current photo of the location.

Franz West exhibition still on at Gagosian

September 16, 2015

Here is another copyright suit … this one involving the Viennese nonprofit Archiv Franz West and Gagosian Gallery. The suit accused the gallery of damaging the late artist’s legacy by planning to use “unauthorized” versions of his work in their exhibition. The … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Edouard Cortes’ “At the Village Blacksmith”

September 15, 2015

Source: At the Village Blacksmith – From the old SOLD archives here is one of Edouard Cortes’ country landscapes.

For Now, Taubman Sale Means No Gift for Detroit Museum

September 15, 2015

Proceeds from the sale of the Taubman collection (valued at over $500M) will go to fund his private foundation. Hopefully the Detroit Institute of Arts will be the recipient of some of their future givings. For more, click HERE.

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Timothy W. Jahn’s “Self”

September 10, 2015

Self, from the SEXES exhibition by Timothy W. Jahn.

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) Chris Pousette-Dart’s “Neruda Series – Untitled 3”

September 8, 2015

A large oil on canvas by Chris Pousette-Dart from our SOLD archives, Neruda Series – Untitled 3.

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Yuan Dynasty Fish Jar Swims Far Beyond The Estimate

Sotheby’s NY Modern Discoveries Online Sale

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Botero In Rome

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Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): William T. Wood’s “Flowers in a Vase”

Has a long-lost painting by a teenaged Rembrandt been discovered in New Jersey?

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Antonio Jacobsen’s “The CITY OF NEW BEDFORD”

Tate’s Constable masterpiece, once Nazi loot, now set to leave UK

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Edouard Cortes’ “Bouquinistes, Notre Dame”

The Art of The Broad: A Consensus Collection

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Louis Aston Knight’s “Rio St. Aponal, Venice”

Betting on a Damien Hirst Comeback

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Antoine Blanchard’s “Cafe de la Paix”

Tate Modern Tracks Pop Art’s Global Heft

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Edouard Cortes’ “Gare de l’Est”

Franz West exhibition still on at Gagosian

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Edouard Cortes’ “At the Village Blacksmith”

For Now, Taubman Sale Means No Gift for Detroit Museum

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Timothy W. Jahn’s “Self”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) Chris Pousette-Dart’s “Neruda Series – Untitled 3”