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Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): John E. Ferneley’s “A Bay Hunter”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): John E. Ferneley’s “A Bay Hunter”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): John E. Ferneley’s “A Bay Hunter”

A Bay Hunter.  here is one from the 1980s sold archives by John E. Ferneley, Sr. (1782-1860).  

Shia LaBeouf: I was raped during performance art project
Shia LaBeouf: I was raped during performance art project

Shia LaBeouf: I was raped during performance art project

Shia LaBeouf: I was raped during performance art project– All I can ask is …. Really?  

Painting of the Day (SOLD) Erik Koeppel’s “A Farm in the Hudson Valley”
Painting of the Day (SOLD) Erik Koeppel’s “A Farm in the Hudson Valley”

Painting of the Day (SOLD) Erik Koeppel’s “A Farm in the Hudson Valley”

A recently SOLD work by Erik Koeppel, A Farm in the Hudson Valley.

Kunstmuseum Accepts Nazi Looted Art Trove
Kunstmuseum Accepts Nazi Looted Art Trove

Kunstmuseum Accepts Nazi Looted Art Trove

The Kunstmuseum in Bern, Switzerland, has finally agreed to accept the works bequeathed to them by the late Cornelious Gerlitt.  A trove of over a thousand works of art looted by the Nazi’s was uncovered during a raid of Mr. … More…

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Victor Marais-Milton’s “A Good Read”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Victor Marais-Milton’s “A Good Read”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Victor Marais-Milton’s “A Good Read”

A Good Read.  here is an excellent piece by the French artist Victor Marais-Milton (1872-1944) that we just added to the web site.  

Catholic church to clamp down on religious art theft
Catholic church to clamp down on religious art theft

Catholic church to clamp down on religious art theft

Catholic church to clamp down on religious art theft– this is really sad … now we will be lucky to see copies of the original works of art.  This past August, Madonna with St John the Evangelist by Guercino – estimated to … More…

Our Comments on the Art Market – Volume 168 is OUT!
Our Comments on the Art Market – Volume 168  is OUT!

Our Comments on the Art Market – Volume 168 is OUT!

Newsletter Archives.  We are pleased to announce that our Comments on the Art Market – Volume 168 is out.  This issue covers Stocks, The Napoleon Sale — Really?!, Tales from the Dark Side and The Art Market — The 19th … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Marie Laurencin’s “Portait de femme”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Marie Laurencin’s “Portait de femme”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Marie Laurencin’s “Portait de femme”

Portait de femme.  here is a pretty little painting by the 20th century French artist Marie Laurencin (1883 – 1956) that we sold back in 2007.  

Billionaire Liu Pays Record $45 Million for Thangka
Billionaire Liu Pays Record $45 Million for Thangka

Billionaire Liu Pays Record $45 Million for Thangka

Billionaire Liu Pays Record $45 Million for Thangka– these record prices are getting out of hand, and then the buyer pays for his purchase with a credit card … American Express must have loved that one!  

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Rosa Bonheur’s “Stags in a Winter Landscape”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Rosa Bonheur’s “Stags in a Winter Landscape”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Rosa Bonheur’s “Stags in a Winter Landscape”

Stags in a Winter Landscape.  here is one by the important 19th century French artist Rosa Bonheur (1822-1899) that we sold many years ago.  

A Master Goes From Brash to Brooding—Goya in Boston and Dallas
A Master Goes From Brash to Brooding—Goya in Boston and Dallas

A Master Goes From Brash to Brooding—Goya in Boston and Dallas

Art Review: A Master Goes From Brash to Brooding—Goya in Boston and Dallas – two important shows—one, a broad survey that includes some truly outstanding paintings at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston titled “Goya: Order and Disorder”; the other, a … More…

Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Alonso-Perez’s “The Postman”
Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Alonso-Perez’s “The Postman”

Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Alonso-Perez’s “The Postman”

The Postman.  We are please announce that this spectacular work by the 19th century Spanish artist Alonso-Perez (1881-1914) has found a new home.  

Mellon Estate Sale Fetches $218 Million, Led by Rothkos
Mellon Estate Sale Fetches $218 Million, Led by Rothkos

Mellon Estate Sale Fetches $218 Million, Led by Rothkos

Mellon Estate Sale Fetches $218 Million, Led by Rothkos– the Mellon estate sales (which had over 1500 items) are finally over (those were huge catalogs) and the totals were very impressive.  According to the saleroom, 98% of the items offered … More…

Painting of the Day (just SOLD): Etienne Berne-Bellecoeur’s “French Zouave”
Painting of the Day (just SOLD): Etienne Berne-Bellecoeur’s “French Zouave”

Painting of the Day (just SOLD): Etienne Berne-Bellecoeur’s “French Zouave”

French Zouave.  here is a little gem by the 19th century French artist Etienne Prosper Berne-Bellecoeur (1838-1910) that just made its way to a new home.  

The Baltimore Museum of Art Opens Its New American Wing
The Baltimore Museum of Art Opens Its New American Wing

The Baltimore Museum of Art Opens Its New American Wing

The Baltimore Museum of Art Opens Its New American Wing– a face life for the museum which can now show the heavy influence Europe had on many American artists.    

Painting of the Day (from the personal collection): Edward John Gregory’s “Eldorado”
Painting of the Day (from the personal collection): Edward John Gregory’s “Eldorado”

Painting of the Day (from the personal collection): Edward John Gregory’s “Eldorado”

Eldorado.  here is one from our personal collection … Edward John Gregory’s 1907 Royal Academy piece.