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Painting of the Day (SOLD) Ben Bauer’s “Last Light with Moonrise over Spring Valley, WI”
Painting of the Day (SOLD) Ben Bauer’s “Last Light with Moonrise over Spring Valley, WI”

Painting of the Day (SOLD) Ben Bauer’s “Last Light with Moonrise over Spring Valley, WI”

A SOLD work by Ben Bauer, Last Light with Moonrise over Spring Valley, WI.  Check out all of Ben’s available inventory HERE.  

Painting of the Day (Just Sold): Georges Croegaert’s “Distractions”
Painting of the Day (Just Sold): Georges Croegaert’s “Distractions”

Painting of the Day (Just Sold): Georges Croegaert’s “Distractions”

Source: Distractions – This little gem by the 19th century French artist Georges Croegaert (1848-1923) just found a new home.  

Digital space: Does the internet spell the end of the art gallery?
Digital space: Does the internet spell the end of the art gallery?

Digital space: Does the internet spell the end of the art gallery?

A very interesting article on the digital age and its influence on artists and art.  Will it spell the end of the art gallery … No!   To read the full article, click HERE.      

Forget kale—CSAs across America are delivering crates of locally-made art
Forget kale—CSAs across America are delivering crates of locally-made art

Forget kale—CSAs across America are delivering crates of locally-made art

Probably one of the coolest articles I’ve read in a while.  Everyone is trying to plant their roots in the art world….pun intended 😉 Check out how the CSA,  the community-supported agriculture collectives, here in the US are swapping their … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD) Sally Swatland’s “Morning Swim”
Painting of the Day (SOLD) Sally Swatland’s “Morning Swim”

Painting of the Day (SOLD) Sally Swatland’s “Morning Swim”

A SOLD work by Sally Swatland, Morning Swim.  

Painting of the Day (Just Sold): Tito Lessi’s “A Game of Chess”
Painting of the Day (Just Sold): Tito Lessi’s “A Game of Chess”

Painting of the Day (Just Sold): Tito Lessi’s “A Game of Chess”

Source: A Game of Chess – Pleased to announce that this fabulous painting by the 19th century Italian artist Tito Lessi (1858-1917) has just found a new home.    

The Art of Forgery: Secrets of the Master Art Forgers
The Art of Forgery: Secrets of the Master Art Forgers

The Art of Forgery: Secrets of the Master Art Forgers

Noah Charney explores master art forgers in his new book The Art of Forgery.  It is amazing to think that these stories date back to the 1400 with a true master — Michelangelo.  Yes, he started off his career as … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) Timothy W. Jahn’s “Appletini”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) Timothy W. Jahn’s “Appletini”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) Timothy W. Jahn’s “Appletini”

One from our SOLD archives, Tim Jahn’s Appletini.  

What kind of crap can you buy with $2.3 million?!
What kind of crap can you buy with $2.3 million?!

What kind of crap can you buy with $2.3 million?!

What kind of crap can you buy with $2.3 million?!   If your answer was “Elephant,” then you are absolutely right! The somewhat controversial piece by Chris Ofili made headlines when it was exhibited at the Brooklyn Museum and thus … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) C.C. Dommelshuizen’s “Dome of Utrecht, Holland”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) C.C. Dommelshuizen’s “Dome of Utrecht, Holland”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) C.C. Dommelshuizen’s “Dome of Utrecht, Holland”

Source: Dome of Utrecht, Holland – here is nice street scene, from the SOLD archives, by the 19th century Dutch artist Cornelis Christiaan Dommelshuizen (1842 – 1928).  

Keya Morgan Claims AP Swiped Marilyn Monroe Pics
Keya Morgan Claims AP Swiped Marilyn Monroe Pics

Keya Morgan Claims AP Swiped Marilyn Monroe Pics

Here is an interesting case involving a group of Marilyn Monroe photos and a claim about copyright infringement.  We shall see what happens with the $1 million suit.  To read more about this, click HERE.      

Painting of the Day (SOLD) Ken Salaz’s “Dragontail Sunset”
Painting of the Day (SOLD) Ken Salaz’s “Dragontail Sunset”

Painting of the Day (SOLD) Ken Salaz’s “Dragontail Sunset”

A beautiful SOLD sunset by Ken Salaz, Dragontail Sunset  

Comments on the Art Market – Volume 174
Comments on the Art Market – Volume 174

Comments on the Art Market – Volume 174

Source: Newsletter Archives – Our newest edition of Comments on the Art Market is now available.  We cover Tales from the Dark Side, Stocks, Really and a whole bunch of recent auctions.  It is a BIG one!    

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Thomas Luny’s “A British Frigate (thought to be the HMS Shannon) Leaving Plymouth”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Thomas Luny’s “A British Frigate (thought to be the HMS Shannon) Leaving Plymouth”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Thomas Luny’s “A British Frigate (thought to be the HMS Shannon) Leaving Plymouth”

Source: A British Frigate (thought to be the HMS Shannon) Leaving Plymouth – Here is one by the 18th / 19th century British marine artist Thomas Luny (1759-1837) that we sold in 2011.  Luny, who was a student of Francis Holman, exhibited … More…

The Artful Hospital – Orange Regional Medical Center
The Artful Hospital – Orange Regional Medical Center

The Artful Hospital – Orange Regional Medical Center

There have been many research reports, over the years, that have shown how art can help heal.  Now, here is a hospital that has taken this knowledge to heart.  Orange Regional Medical Center has integrated art in to the whole … More…

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE – NEW!!) Gregory Frank Harris’s “Morning in the Garden”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE – NEW!!) Gregory Frank Harris’s “Morning in the Garden”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE – NEW!!) Gregory Frank Harris’s “Morning in the Garden”

A NEW Harris that we just added to our available inventory, Morning in the Garden.