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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.  

Africans Turn to Local Art: Five Artists to Watch
Africans Turn to Local Art: Five Artists to Watch

Africans Turn to Local Art: Five Artists to Watch

Africans Turn to Local Art: Five Artists to Watch– while it was not a blockbuster show, sales were much stronger and more buyers art coming to the African Art market.  Here are some of the ‘hot’ ones.      

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Maurice de Vlaminck’s “Still life of Flowers”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Maurice de Vlaminck’s “Still life of Flowers”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Maurice de Vlaminck’s “Still life of Flowers”

Still life of Flowers.  From the OLD SOLD archives … here is a nice gouache by Maurice de Vlaminck (1876-1958).  

Bonnard’s Art to Visit Paris, Madrid and San Francisco
Bonnard’s Art to Visit Paris, Madrid and San Francisco

Bonnard’s Art to Visit Paris, Madrid and San Francisco

Bonnard’s Art to Visit Paris, Madrid and San Francisco – “Pierre Bonnard: Painting Arcadia” runs at the Orsay from Tuesday through July 19, then moves to Madrid’s Fundación Mapfre before the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco install the show in that city’s … More…

Painting Bought for 50 Cents in Indiana Going up for Auction
Painting Bought for 50 Cents in Indiana Going up for Auction

Painting Bought for 50 Cents in Indiana Going up for Auction

When Jesse Ronnenbaum negotiated the $1 asking price of a small painting in half at a yard sale, he had no idea how great of a deal he made at the time.  After several years, Ronnenbaum realized the words “Palette … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Frank M. Bennett’s “A Matter for Consideration”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Frank M. Bennett’s “A Matter for Consideration”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Frank M. Bennett’s “A Matter for Consideration”

A Matter for Consideration.  Here is a nice interior study by the British artist Frank Moss Bennett (1874-1952) that we sold a number of years ago.