Can you tell when a work of art is finished?
Here is a good exhibition for all our artist friends and begs the question: are you done yet? Unfinished… Works from The Courtauld Gallery is at the Courtauld Gallery, London, from June 18-September 20. To read the full article, click HERE. … More…
Art Forger David Henty Back to His Old Tricks on eBay
Here is an incredible story about an art forger who was selling works on eBay. Once discovered, he was banned by the online service, but quickly opened up under a different name and is still selling works. You need to be … More…
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Charles Edward Perugini’s “The Green Lizard”
Source: The Green Lizard – in keeping with the 19th century British Neoclassical theme, here is one from our old sold archives by Charles Edward Perugini (1839-1918). Perugini was a student and friend of Frederic Leighton and this painting was exhibited at … More…
‘Flaming June’ Arrives in New York
One of the most famous 19th century British Victorian works of art is now at the Frick in NYC. If you are a lover of the period, this is one that should not be missed. The painting will be on view … More…
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Jack Gray’s “Heavy Weather on Crossing to France (John Paul Jones’s Ranger)”
Source: Heavy Weather on Crossing to France (John Paul Jones’s Ranger) – Here is one we just added to the available online inventory by the Canadian artist Jack Gray (1827 – 1981). Jack Gray was hired by Samuel Bronston’s Hollywood production … More…
US judge rules against family over Nazi-seized Pissarro
Here is an interesting story about a US judge agreeing with the Thyssen-Bornenisza Museum / Spanish government that the Pissarro in question belongs to them. The Cassirer family, from whom the work was ‘taken’ in 1939, are going to appeal the … More…
Artist and Atelier Founder Jacob Collins on the Vitality of Masterful Art
Milene Fernandez of The Epoch Times posted an interesting interview of Jacob Collins (founder of the Grand Central Atelier) … his thoughts, feelings and role in the current Representational art movement. To read the full article, click HERE. This October our gallery will continue its … More…
Leonardo DiCaprio to donate art installation to LACMA
Actor, art enthusiast and environmentalist, Leonardo DiCaprio has plans to donate a large LED installation to the LACMA. The work by John Gerrard titled “Solar Reserve (Tonopah, Nevada)” meshes DiCaprio’s passion for the arts and environmental conservation as it simulates … More…