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The Smithsonian Works to Digitize Millions of Documents
The Smithsonian Works to Digitize Millions of Documents

The Smithsonian Works to Digitize Millions of Documents

The Smithsonian Works to Digitize Millions of Documents – this is a huge project with over 134 million objects and specimens.  Once completed will open up a great resource for all to enjoy … and the interesting part, anyone can help. … More…

The New York Show — After Shots (Almost)
The New York Show — After Shots (Almost)

The New York Show — After Shots (Almost)

Well, we finally left the Armory around 6:45 pm and as you can see, we are almost done.  Will bring a few additional works tomorrow and add them before the opening.  Here are some images:      

The New York Art, Antique & Jewelry Show — Before Shots
The New York Art, Antique & Jewelry Show — Before Shots

The New York Art, Antique & Jewelry Show — Before Shots

So, we arrived at the Armory around 10 am today to get started.  We noticed that our booth looked a little strange, turns out they did a mirror image of our layout; in addition, it took our trucker hours to … More…

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Guy Wiggins’s “The Library, Winter”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Guy Wiggins’s “The Library, Winter”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Guy Wiggins’s “The Library, Winter”

The Library, Winter.  This AVAILABLE painting by Guy C. Wiggins (1883 – 1962) will be on view at the New York Art, Antique and Jewelry Show which opens at the 67th Street Armory on Thursday.  If you are in the … More…

Chinese Vases Soar 120 Times Past Target to $1.2 Million
Chinese Vases Soar 120 Times Past Target to $1.2 Million

Chinese Vases Soar 120 Times Past Target to $1.2 Million

Chinese Vases Soar 120 Times Past Target to $1.2 Million – for the right pieces, the Chinese market is still booming! This pair was estimated at $10-$15,000 and sold for $1.2 million … not a bad return for the consignor!  

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Ben Bauer’s “Early Morning Fog Burn, Lake Elmo Farm”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Ben Bauer’s “Early Morning Fog Burn, Lake Elmo Farm”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Ben Bauer’s “Early Morning Fog Burn, Lake Elmo Farm”

This work by Ben Bauer, Early Morning Fog Burn, Lake Elmo Farm, will be at the New York Art, Antique & Jewelry Show.  The show opens this Thursday, September 18th, and runs through Sunday, September 21. For complimentary tickets to the … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Alfred Sisley’s “La Seine à Suresnes”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Alfred Sisley’s “La Seine à Suresnes”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Alfred Sisley’s “La Seine à Suresnes”

La Seine à Suresnes.  Here is one by the French Impressionist Alfred Sisley (1839-1899) that we sold a few years ago.  

Paying Tax With Art Is Legal In UK & Mexico, Why Not In US?
Paying Tax With Art Is Legal In UK & Mexico, Why Not In US?

Paying Tax With Art Is Legal In UK & Mexico, Why Not In US?

Paying Tax With Art Is Legal In UK & Mexico, Why Not In US?.  This is an interesting idea … wonder if it will ever get a foothold in the US?

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Abbott Fuller Graves’ “In the Garden”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Abbott Fuller Graves’ “In the Garden”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Abbott Fuller Graves’ “In the Garden”

In the Garden.  from our SOLD archives … a nice piece by the American Impressionist Abbott Fuller Graves (1859-1936).  In 1884 Graves, along with Tarbell, traveled to Paris to continue his studies at the Académie Julian.  

American Impressionism: An exhibition shows how Monet and Degas influenced a generation of artists
American Impressionism: An exhibition shows how Monet and Degas influenced a generation of artists

American Impressionism: An exhibition shows how Monet and Degas influenced a generation of artists

American Impressionism: An exhibition shows how Monet and Degas influenced a generation of artists – currently on view at the Scottish National Museum of Modern Art, Edinburgh.  

Never Forget
Never Forget

Never Forget

This day 13 years ago will live on in our hearts and minds forever. Thousands of families were devastated and millions across the country came together in support of those who lost loved ones. To be honest, I can’t even … More…

Painting of the Day (GONE): Georges Laugee’s “Feeding Time”
Painting of the Day (GONE): Georges Laugee’s “Feeding Time”

Painting of the Day (GONE): Georges Laugee’s “Feeding Time”

Feeding Time.  this is one of the finest works by Georges Laugee (1853-1937) to have hit the market in a number of years and it is gone!  

Hair Salon Owner Found Beauty in $30 Million African Art – Myron Kunin
Hair Salon Owner Found Beauty in $30 Million African Art – Myron Kunin

Hair Salon Owner Found Beauty in $30 Million African Art – Myron Kunin

Hair Salon Owner Found Beauty in $30 Million African Art  Myron Kunin created many great collections … this is just one of them.  Should be interesting to see how they do this November.  

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) Timothy W. Jahn’s “Gumballs”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) Timothy W. Jahn’s “Gumballs”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) Timothy W. Jahn’s “Gumballs”

A SOLD work by Timothy W. Jahn, Gumballs.  

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Eugene Boudin’s “La Somme a Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Eugene Boudin’s “La Somme a Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Eugene Boudin’s “La Somme a Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme”

La Somme a Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme.  here is a beauty by the French Impressionist artist Eugene Boudin (1824-1898) from our SOLD archives.  

Photorealism’s Lasting Influence – at the Nassau County Museum of Art
Photorealism’s Lasting Influence – at the Nassau County Museum of Art

Photorealism’s Lasting Influence – at the Nassau County Museum of Art

Photorealism’s Lasting Influence  the Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn Harbor is presenting “Still Life: 1970s Photorealism” — which is on view through November 9.  According to the article the exhibit provides an excellent survey of how photorealism has remained influential, … More…