Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Edouard Cortes’ “Place Pigalle”
Place Pigalle. Here is a classic Edouard Cortes (1882-1969) that we just added to our available online inventory. Place Pigalle is a public square in the 9th arrondissement of Paris and became a haven for artist’s studios at the end … More…
Sonia Delaunay, Tate Modern
Sonia (along with her husband Robert) was just listed among the top 15 influential couples in the history of art and this current exhibition give people a glimpse as to why. The EY Exhibition: Sonia Delaunay runs through August 9 at the … More…
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Louis Aston Knight’s “The End of the Village”
The End of the Village. Here is a very nice example of Louis Aston Knight’s work that we sold a number of years ago. This particular painting shows why he became famous for his ability to paint water and … More…
Reviving Giacometti’s Legacy
The new Institut Giacometti, founded in 2003, will open to the public late next year. In addition, they will publish the first catalogue raisonné and begin lending to exhibitions around the world. Its collection consists of 250 sculptures, 90 plus paintings … More…
What is driving force behind growing online art sales?
An interesting report was just published breaking down the driving force behind online art sales. According to Hiscox fine art insurers, an astounding 75% of new buyers say they buy art for the investment potential. Most notably, Robert Read, the … More…
What are the new status symbols for the ultra rich?
Today, buying a Picasso or Van Gogh is all about one-upmanship and status. Many of the works being offered at ridiculous prices are not really worth it … at least in terms of their importance to the history of art … More…
Work of the Day (SOLD): Elena Green’s “The First Hour”
The First Hour. Here is one of the early sellers at our SEXES show, which opened today … Elena Green’s The First Hour. This talented young artist has consistently created inspiring and thought provoking works. We cannot wait to see what … More…
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Adrien Moreau’s “The Ferry”
The Ferry. Here is one by the 19th century French artist Adrien Moreau (1843-1906) that we sold back in 2004 and was included in the Oklahoma City Museum of Art’s 2005 exhibition – Artist as Narrator: Nineteenth Century Narrative Art … More…
Centuries of Italian History Are Unearthed in Quest to Fix Toilet
Here is a great story about a man who had a problem with his toilet. He decided to dig a trench to check the pipes and uncovered a subterranean world which dates back to before the birth of Christ. To … More…