Contemporary Front page
> TELEPHONE US 212.355.5710
Menu
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Edouard Cortes’ “Gare de l’Est”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Edouard Cortes’ “Gare de l’Est”

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

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
Franz West exhibition still on at Gagosian

Franz West exhibition still on at Gagosian

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

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

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
For Now, Taubman Sale Means No Gift for Detroit Museum

For Now, Taubman Sale Means No Gift for Detroit Museum

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

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

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

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

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

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

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) David Palumbo’s “Sheer”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) David Palumbo’s “Sheer”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) David Palumbo’s “Sheer”

Check out David Palumbo’s new work, Sheer.  

Painting of the Day (SOLD) Barry Oretsky’s “Woman in Yellow”
Painting of the Day (SOLD) Barry Oretsky’s “Woman in Yellow”

Painting of the Day (SOLD) Barry Oretsky’s “Woman in Yellow”

Here is a acrylic painting by Barry Oretsky, Woman in Yellow.  

New Art World Aristocracy
New Art World Aristocracy

New Art World Aristocracy

Check out the young, glamorous movers and shakers taking the art world by storm. These 14 power players have become the new aristocracy. Article: New Art World Aristocracy  

Painting of the Day (SOLD) Mark Daly’s “Old Glory in New York City”
Painting of the Day (SOLD) Mark Daly’s “Old Glory in New York City”

Painting of the Day (SOLD) Mark Daly’s “Old Glory in New York City”

Here is a recently SOLD work by Mark Daly, Old Glory in New York City    

Comments on the Art Market – Volume 177 is OUT
Comments on the Art Market – Volume 177 is OUT

Comments on the Art Market – Volume 177 is OUT

Source: Newsletter Archives – Volume 177 of our Comments on the Art Market was just posted to our web site.  This month we cover our Upcoming Events, the Julien Dupré Catalogue Raisonné, Contemporary Artist News, The Cortes Exhibition in France, Stocks, … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Federico del Campo’s “Along the Canal”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Federico del Campo’s “Along the Canal”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Federico del Campo’s “Along the Canal”

Source: Along the Canal – this small gem by the talented 19th century Peruvian artist Federico del Campo (1837-1923) passed through our hands in 2014.  

Jean-Etienne Liotard; The Amazing World of MC Escher – sparkling portraits and a rush of double-takes
Jean-Etienne Liotard; The Amazing World of MC Escher – sparkling portraits and a rush of double-takes

Jean-Etienne Liotard; The Amazing World of MC Escher – sparkling portraits and a rush of double-takes

Two exhibitions that are currently on view in the UK – Jean-Etienne Liotard is at the Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh through September 13 and then moves to the Royal Academy, London, from October 24 to January 21.  The Amazing World of MC Escher … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD) Ken Salaz’s “The Dancing Phoenix, Sunset (Nyack, NY)”
Painting of the Day (SOLD) Ken Salaz’s “The Dancing Phoenix, Sunset (Nyack, NY)”

Painting of the Day (SOLD) Ken Salaz’s “The Dancing Phoenix, Sunset (Nyack, NY)”

Here is beautiful sunset painting by Ken Salaz that just sold,  The Dancing Phoenix, Sunset (Nyack, NY)  

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Edouard Cortes’ “A Little River Near Paris”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Edouard Cortes’ “A Little River Near Paris”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Edouard Cortes’ “A Little River Near Paris”

Source: A Little River Near Paris – another beautiful French landscape by Edouard Cortes (1882-1969) that we sold back in 2007.  We will be heading to Condé-sur-Noireau on the 10th of September to see the Cortes exhibition.  

Soaring Art Market Attracts a New Breed of Advisers for Collectors
Soaring Art Market Attracts a New Breed of Advisers for Collectors

Soaring Art Market Attracts a New Breed of Advisers for Collectors

As I have always said, the art worlds is a jungle and without the right guide you are going to be someone’s next meal.  Even hiring an adviser does not mean your have ‘the right guide’.  Do your homework, take … More…