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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.  

Van Gogh and the decision that changed art history
Van Gogh and the decision that changed art history

Van Gogh and the decision that changed art history

Van Gogh and the decision that changed art history.  We missed this one when it first appeared, but it is definitely an interesting read – Van Gogh in his mid 20s.  

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

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

Place de la Concorde.  We just added this early piece by Antoine Blanchard (1910-1988) to the available online inventory.  

The man who ‘invented’ Impressionism
The man who ‘invented’ Impressionism

The man who ‘invented’ Impressionism

The man who ‘invented’ Impressionism.  What one good dealer can do … Durand-Ruel and his love of the Impressionists.  

Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Antoine Blanchard’s “Rue Royale, Madeleine”
Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Antoine Blanchard’s “Rue Royale, Madeleine”

Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Antoine Blanchard’s “Rue Royale, Madeleine”

Rue Royale, Madeleine.  Here is an early 60s Antoine Blanchard (1910-1988) that just landed at its new home.