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Preview: “Sexes” Group Show at Rehs Contemporary | Hi-Fructose Magazine
Preview: “Sexes” Group Show at Rehs Contemporary | Hi-Fructose Magazine

Preview: “Sexes” Group Show at Rehs Contemporary | Hi-Fructose Magazine

Thanks Hi-Fructose for this awesome preview write up! Preview: “Sexes” Group Show at Rehs Contemporary | Hi-Fructose Magazine.   For more information on our upcoming show SEXES click here!

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Jean-Georges Vibert’s “The Preening Peacock”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Jean-Georges Vibert’s “The Preening Peacock”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Jean-Georges Vibert’s “The Preening Peacock”

The Preening Peacock.  I know I have shared this before, but it is one of my all-time favorite Vibert paintings … we sold this back in 2010.  Makes me laugh every time I look at the image.      

Rogier van der Weyden Rarities, Together at the Prado
Rogier van der Weyden Rarities, Together at the Prado

Rogier van der Weyden Rarities, Together at the Prado

Rogier van der Weyden Rarities, Together in Spain – If you happen to be traveling to Spain, here is a little exhibition at the Pardo (which runs through June 28) that you might like to see.  Featured are 19 works by … More…

Hitler painting withdrawn from auction
Hitler painting withdrawn from auction

Hitler painting withdrawn from auction

Los Angeles auction house pulls Adolf Hitler’s watercolor painting from their sale.  Believed to be painted in 1912 when Hitler was still a young struggling artist in Vienna, the auction house has decided against selling the floral work that held … More…

Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Antoine Blanchard’s “Cafe de la Paix, Opéra”
Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Antoine Blanchard’s “Cafe de la Paix, Opéra”

Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Antoine Blanchard’s “Cafe de la Paix, Opéra”

Cafe de la Paix, Opéra.  Here is an early example from Antoine Blanchard’s (1910-1988) Paris street scene series that we first sold in 2001 and resold this week.  

As Artworks Enter Public Domain, Rules Remain Confusing
As Artworks Enter Public Domain, Rules Remain Confusing

As Artworks Enter Public Domain, Rules Remain Confusing

As Artworks Enter Public Domain, Rules Remain Confusing– Here is a very interesting article, by Nina Siegal, about the confusion surrounding copyright laws — Europe vs. United States.  At some point there needs to be a uniform standard, this just seems … More…

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

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

Distractions.  A very recent addition to the available online inventory.  A little gem by the 19th century French artist Georges Croegaert (1848-1923).  

Metropolitan Museum of Art to Receive Gift of Japanese Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art to Receive Gift of Japanese Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art to Receive Gift of Japanese Art

Met to Receive Gift of Japanese Art – another amazing gift lands at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC.  This will make the Met’s collection of Japanese art one of the finest outside of Japan.  In addition, the donor gave … More…

Stolen Chinese Mummified-Monk-Buddah May Have Been Found
Stolen Chinese Mummified-Monk-Buddah May Have Been Found

Stolen Chinese Mummified-Monk-Buddah May Have Been Found

It turns out that a statue of Buddha, which was the centerpiece of an ongoing exhibition at the Hungarian Natural History Museum, may be a stolen 1,100 year old mummy from the Fujian Providence.  Inside the statue is believed to … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Julien Dupre’s “Harvest Time”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Julien Dupre’s “Harvest Time”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Julien Dupre’s “Harvest Time”

Harvest Time.  One of the early Julien Dupre (1851-1910) paintings we sold — many years ago.  These women were hard workers … that is one heavy load!  

Pinturas académicas del Salón de París. Colecciones Musée D`Orsay’ – Virtual Tour
Pinturas académicas del Salón de París. Colecciones Musée D`Orsay’ – Virtual Tour

Pinturas académicas del Salón de París. Colecciones Musée D`Orsay’ – Virtual Tour

Visita Virtual ‘El canto del cisne. Pinturas académicas del Salón de París. Colecciones Musée D`Orsay’. Del 14 de febrero al 3 de mayo de 2015.  Here is an amazing virtual tour for those who love the 19th century Academics.  Featured, … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD): Noah Layne’s “Flight of Hope”
Painting of the Day (SOLD): Noah Layne’s “Flight of Hope”

Painting of the Day (SOLD): Noah Layne’s “Flight of Hope”

Flight of Hope.  An amazing still life by Noah Layne (b. 1979) that made its way to a new home a few weeks ago.  This was the painting that brought Noah and our gallery together.  

Painting of the Day (another very recent sale): Guy C. Wiggins’ “The Library, Winter”
Painting of the Day (another very recent sale): Guy C. Wiggins’ “The Library, Winter”

Painting of the Day (another very recent sale): Guy C. Wiggins’ “The Library, Winter”

The Library, Winter.  I know we have all had more than enough snow this winter, but people do love these snow scenes … this Brooklyn born artist, Guy C. Wiggins (1883-1962), made his mark on the art world by capturing … More…

MoMA Takes A Fresh Look at New Art
MoMA Takes A Fresh Look at New Art

MoMA Takes A Fresh Look at New Art

MoMA Takes A Fresh Look at New Art– There is a lot of ‘stuff’ here … my question: where are some examples of contemporary Realism?  

SEXES – American Art Collector Special Preview
SEXES – American Art Collector Special Preview

SEXES – American Art Collector Special Preview

Our upcoming exhibit, SEXƎƧ, was featured in American Art Collector’s Special Preview section! Read about the artists’ inspiration for their work and get a sneak peek at a couple of pieces that will be on display April 18th. More information on … More…

Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Johann Berthelsen’s “42nd Street & Vanderbilt Avenue…”
Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Johann Berthelsen’s “42nd Street & Vanderbilt Avenue…”

Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Johann Berthelsen’s “42nd Street & Vanderbilt Avenue…”

42nd Street & Vanderbilt Avenue, Grand Central Station.  This beauty by the  20th century Dutch/American artist Johann Berthelsen (1883-1972) made its way to a new home late last week.