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Two unfinished Cézanne sketches discovered on backs of paintings
Two unfinished Cézanne sketches discovered on backs of paintings

Two unfinished Cézanne sketches discovered on backs of paintings

Two unfinished Cézanne sketches discovered on backs of paintings– an interesting article about two recently discovered works in the Barnes collection.  

Heirs of Nazi-era Jewish art dealers sue for return of $226M treasure
Heirs of Nazi-era Jewish art dealers sue for return of $226M treasure

Heirs of Nazi-era Jewish art dealers sue for return of $226M treasure

Alan Philipp of London and Gerald Stiebel of Santa Fe, New Mexico have filed a lawsuit in the US against Germany and a German museum. Heirs of Nazi-era Jewish art dealers, the decedents are fighting for the return of a … More…

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Jay Davenport’s “Piet”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Jay Davenport’s “Piet”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Jay Davenport’s “Piet”

An AVAILABLE work from Jay Davenport’s Modern Mutts Series, Piet.  

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Henry John Boddington’s “The Edge of the Lake – Evening”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Henry John Boddington’s “The Edge of the Lake – Evening”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Henry John Boddington’s “The Edge of the Lake – Evening”

The Edge of the Lake – Evening.  Here is a wonderful British Victorian landscape, from our old sold archives, by Henry John Boddington (1811-1865) that dates from 1859.  

Are we falling out of love with art galleries?
Are we falling out of love with art galleries?

Are we falling out of love with art galleries?

Are we falling out of love with art galleries? – here is an interesting article on the attendance at some of the major British museums.  Seems as though less Brits and more foreigners are enjoying them.  

The Latest ‘SEXES’ Ad in American Art Collector
The Latest ‘SEXES’ Ad in American Art Collector

The Latest ‘SEXES’ Ad in American Art Collector

The latest ad in American Art Collector for our upcoming annual Ani Art Academies show, ‘Sexes.’  

Painting of the Day (SOLD) David Palumbo’s “Jacqueline #10”
Painting of the Day (SOLD) David Palumbo’s “Jacqueline #10”

Painting of the Day (SOLD) David Palumbo’s “Jacqueline #10”

Jacqueline #10, a recently SOLD work by David Palumbo.  

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

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

Place de la Concorde.  This fabulous early painting by Antoine Blanchard (1910-1988) found a new home last week.  

Quiz: can the pictures you choose reveal who you are?
Quiz: can the pictures you choose reveal who you are?

Quiz: can the pictures you choose reveal who you are?

Quiz: can the pictures you choose reveal who you are?  Here is a little fun for Monday morning … the quiz revealed that I am a male teenager … about 19 years old, I like thrills, have fun with friends, … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD) Sally Swatland’s “Gathering Wildflowers”
Painting of the Day (SOLD) Sally Swatland’s “Gathering Wildflowers”

Painting of the Day (SOLD) Sally Swatland’s “Gathering Wildflowers”

A beautiful painting by Sally Swatland, Gathering Wildflowers, SOLD!  

Painting of the Day (SOLD): Vincent Clare’s “Still life of Flowers”
Painting of the Day (SOLD): Vincent Clare’s “Still life of Flowers”

Painting of the Day (SOLD): Vincent Clare’s “Still life of Flowers”

Still life of Flowers.  Another Vincent Clare (1855-1930) that we sold at the Palm Beach Show last weekend.  

Chairman of Phillips Sees Major Changes in Auctions
Chairman of Phillips Sees Major Changes in Auctions

Chairman of Phillips Sees Major Changes in Auctions

Chairman of Phillips Sees Major Changes in Auctions – Ed Dolman’s take on the ever changing auction market.  

Painting of the Day (SOLD) Todd M. Casey’s “Union Jack”
Painting of the Day (SOLD) Todd M. Casey’s “Union Jack”

Painting of the Day (SOLD) Todd M. Casey’s “Union Jack”

Union Jack, just SOLD!!  

Painting of the Day (SOLD) – Anthony Thieme’s “Tourrettes sur Loup”
Painting of the Day (SOLD) – Anthony Thieme’s “Tourrettes sur Loup”

Painting of the Day (SOLD) – Anthony Thieme’s “Tourrettes sur Loup”

Tourrettes sur Loup.  this Anthony Thieme (1888-1954) was sold this past weekend.  

Christie’s and Sotheby’s Auctions in London Keep the Bubble Afloat
Christie’s and Sotheby’s Auctions in London Keep the Bubble Afloat

Christie’s and Sotheby’s Auctions in London Keep the Bubble Afloat

Christie’s and Sotheby’s Auctions in London Keep the Bubble Afloat –  the contemporary sales in London did well; selling 86 percent of the works offered and grossing $367 Million.  

Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Vincent Clare’s “Still Life with Bird’s Nest”
Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Vincent Clare’s “Still Life with Bird’s Nest”

Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Vincent Clare’s “Still Life with Bird’s Nest”

Still Life with Bird’s Nest.  This little gem by the 19th century British artist Vincent Clare (1855-1930) found a new home during the Palm Beach Show.