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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Art in 2015
Art in 2015

Art in 2015

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

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

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

‘Simon Starling: Metamorphology’
‘Simon Starling: Metamorphology’

‘Simon Starling: Metamorphology’

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
The Modern Day Monuments Men

The Modern Day Monuments Men

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

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

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

Graffiti-Art Exhibit Is Artless to Police Commissioner Bratton
Graffiti-Art Exhibit Is Artless to Police Commissioner Bratton

Graffiti-Art Exhibit Is Artless to Police Commissioner Bratton

Graffiti-Art Exhibit Is Artless to Police Commissioner Bratton – at least one person is not happy with this exhibit!  

Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Antoine Blanchard’s “St. Germain des Pres, Paris”
Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Antoine Blanchard’s “St. Germain des Pres, Paris”

Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Antoine Blanchard’s “St. Germain des Pres, Paris”

St. Germain des Pres, Paris.  we are pleased to report that this painting by Antoine Blanchard (1910-1988) has just hit the SOLD archives.  

‘Art Everywhere US’ floods cities, rural areas with paintings
‘Art Everywhere US’ floods cities, rural areas with paintings

‘Art Everywhere US’ floods cities, rural areas with paintings

‘Art Everywhere US’ floods cities, rural areas with paintings – This initially started in the U.K. and has now spread to the U.S.  I have seen many of the billboards and they are great.  

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Eugene Boudin’s “Village aux Environs de Dunkerque”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Eugene Boudin’s “Village aux Environs de Dunkerque”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Eugene Boudin’s “Village aux Environs de Dunkerque”

Village aux Environs de Dunkerque.  This Eugene Boudin (1824-1898) is on view in our booth at the Baltimore Summer Antiques Show which runs through Sunday.  

Should hospital art be jolly – or should it portray the truth about pain?
Should hospital art be jolly – or should it portray the truth about pain?

Should hospital art be jolly – or should it portray the truth about pain?

Should hospital art be jolly – or should it portray the truth about pain? – Jonathan Jones’ thoughts on hospital art.  Not sure an image of Christ on the cross is what I would like to see during recovery.  

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Montague Dawson’s “The Lightning”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Montague Dawson’s “The Lightning”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Montague Dawson’s “The Lightning”

The Lightning.  Here is a classic painting by the 20th century British marine artist Montague Dawson (1895-1973) that will be on view in our booth at the Baltimore Summer Antiques Show.  The exhibition opens today at noon.  

Art Heists: The Five Biggest of All Time: Video
Art Heists: The Five Biggest of All Time: Video

Art Heists: The Five Biggest of All Time: Video

Art Heists: The Five Biggest of All Time: Video – here is a cute little video from Bloomberg featuring the top 5 art heist … enjoy!

Almost Done – Baltimore Booth
Almost Done – Baltimore Booth

Almost Done – Baltimore Booth

Here are a few more photographs of our booth during set-up … final images will be posted tomorrow: