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Painting of the Day (SOLD) Ken Salaz’s “Forgiveness, Greenwich Point Park, CT”
Painting of the Day (SOLD) Ken Salaz’s “Forgiveness, Greenwich Point Park, CT”

Painting of the Day (SOLD) Ken Salaz’s “Forgiveness, Greenwich Point Park, CT”

SOLD at the New York Show, Ken Salaz’s Forgiveness, Greenwich Point Park, CT.  

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): George McNeil’s “Well”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): George McNeil’s “Well”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): George McNeil’s “Well”

Well.  This one by the 20th century American artist George McNeil (1908-1995) made its way out the door this past weekend.  

J.M.W. Turner: an Exhibit, a Film and an Auction
J.M.W. Turner: an Exhibit, a Film and an Auction

J.M.W. Turner: an Exhibit, a Film and an Auction

J.M.W. Turner: an Exhibit, a Film and an Auction  – lots of Turner action. “Late Turner: Painting Set Free”, at the Tate Britain, covers the years 1835 to 1851, when Mr. Turner died at age 76. The show, which runs through Jan. … More…

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Alonso-Perez’s “The Postman” #nyfallshow #parkavenuearmory
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Alonso-Perez’s “The Postman” #nyfallshow #parkavenuearmory

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Alonso-Perez’s “The Postman” #nyfallshow #parkavenuearmory

The Postman.  Here is an available work by the 19th century artist Alonso-Perez (1881-1914) that is on view at the New York Art, Antique and Jewelry Show this weekend.  

An Infamous Art Forger on His Most Convincing Works
An Infamous Art Forger on His Most Convincing Works

An Infamous Art Forger on His Most Convincing Works

An Infamous Art Forger on His Most Convincing Works.  This will be an interesting film to see.  In the article there are a few of the fakes and images of the originals.  

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Eugene Boudin’s “Le Port de Trouville”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Eugene Boudin’s “Le Port de Trouville”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Eugene Boudin’s “Le Port de Trouville”

Le Port de Trouville.  just added this 1883 painting by the French Impressionist artist Eugene Boudin (1824-1898) to the web site.  

The Turps art school
The Turps art school

The Turps art school

The renegade art school proving that painting is not dead – the Turps art school … teaching the art of painting.  

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Edouard Toudouze’s “A Romantic Rendezvous”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Edouard Toudouze’s “A Romantic Rendezvous”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Edouard Toudouze’s “A Romantic Rendezvous”

A Romantic Rendezvous.  This piece by Edouard Toudouze (1848-1907) will be on view at the New York Art, Antique and Jewelry Show which opens to the public tomorrow.  

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?