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Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Henry John Yeend King’s “Afternoon Picnic”

September 2, 2014

Afternoon Picnic. Here is one by the British Victorian artist Henry John Yeend King (1855-1924) that hails from the 1980’s sold archives.

Frank Auerbach: a painter’s painter of horrors and joy

September 2, 2014

Frank Auerbach: a painter’s painter of horrors and joy – Nice article about Auerbach’s journey as an artist and the paintings that Lucian Freud gave to the Tate.

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Antoine Blanchard’s “Boulevard de la Madeleine”

September 1, 2014

Boulevard de la Madeleine. Here is another by Antoine Blanchard (1910-1988) that we just added to the available online inventory.

Comments on the Art Market – Volume 165 is now AVAILABLE

September 1, 2014

Newsletter Archives. Our Comments on the Art Market – Volume 165 was just published. This issues includes: A Tribute to Pat, the New York Show, Noah Layne, Stocks, Tales from the Dark Side, Really!? and an Art Market Analysis. … More…

Le Happy Birthday

August 30, 2014

Le Happy Birthday- An ocean away two hundred sixty-six years ago, a master was born. When I first saw the paintings of Jacques-Louis David, what I saw was majesty transferred to a canvas. He successfully combined art with history, becoming … More…

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Antoine Blanchard’s “Theatre des Varietes”

August 29, 2014

Theatre des Varietes. We just added this early example by Antoine Blanchard (1910-1988) to the web site.

Jasper Johns’s Ex-Assistant Pleads Guilty to Stealing Art

August 29, 2014

Jasper Johns’s Ex-Assistant Pleads Guilty to Stealing Art – it is all about the greed. It will be interesting to see what happens with the works that were sold.

Painting of the Day (SOLD) Tony South’s “Papa Was A…”

August 28, 2014

Heading off to his new home, Papa Was A….!!

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Edouard Cortes’ “Gare de l’Est”

August 28, 2014

Gare de l’Est. Here is an Edouard Cortes (1882-1969) that we just added tot he available online inventory.

Barbarians at the Art Auction Gates? Not to Worry – NYTimes.com

August 28, 2014

Barbarians at the Art Auction Gates? Not to Worry – A very interesting article from The New York Times on the state of the art market. From what they say, the current trend of flipping art is nothing new … if … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD) William A. Suys, Jr.’s “Rounding Washington Harbor”

August 27, 2014

SOLD at the Baltimore Summer Antiques Show, Rounding Washington Harbor.

Art in 2015

August 27, 2014

For those who like to plan ahead… here is a look at some highlights of what’s to come over the next year in the art world. The best art exhibitions around the world in 2015

Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Johann Berthelsen’s “Winter in Washington Square, New York”

August 27, 2014

Winter in Washington Square, New York. This one by Johann Berthelsen (1883-1972) came in and went out so fast.

‘Simon Starling: Metamorphology’

August 27, 2014

Exhibition Review: ‘Simon Starling: Metamorphology’ – here is Richard Woodward’s review of the Simon Starling exhibition that is on view at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and runs through November 2. I am not sure that I would personally … More…

The Modern Day Monuments Men

August 27, 2014

The Modern Day Monuments Men– Several weeks ago, I saw a great movie that’s good for history geeks and art nerds, like myself and the other people who read this blog. The Monuments Men is a great story of American, British and … More…

Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Edouard Cortes’ “Porte St. Denis, Winter”

August 26, 2014

Porte St. Denis, Winter. Just got word that this one by Edouard Cortes (1882-1969) will be heading to a new home today!

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Christie’s New York Modern American Sale

“Filthy” Churchill Portrait Goes To Auction

The Allure Of Steve Jobs And The Apple Computer

150 Years of Impressionism

COMMENTS ON THE ART MARKET

REHS-ing ARTISTS

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Henry John Yeend King’s “Afternoon Picnic”

Frank Auerbach: a painter’s painter of horrors and joy

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Antoine Blanchard’s “Boulevard de la Madeleine”

Comments on the Art Market – Volume 165 is now AVAILABLE

Le Happy Birthday

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Antoine Blanchard’s “Theatre des Varietes”

Jasper Johns’s Ex-Assistant Pleads Guilty to Stealing Art

Painting of the Day (SOLD) Tony South’s “Papa Was A…”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Edouard Cortes’ “Gare de l’Est”

Barbarians at the Art Auction Gates? Not to Worry – NYTimes.com

Painting of the Day (SOLD) William A. Suys, Jr.’s “Rounding Washington Harbor”

Art in 2015

Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Johann Berthelsen’s “Winter in Washington Square, New York”

‘Simon Starling: Metamorphology’

The Modern Day Monuments Men

Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Edouard Cortes’ “Porte St. Denis, Winter”