Picasso Drawing Included In 1MDB Forfeitures
The 1MDB scandal is one of the largest instances of corruption in history, and its fallout has been in the news for almost a decade. Now, the United States Department of Justice has confiscated a Picasso drawing used to conceal … More…
Russian Museum Charged For Nazi Messages
The Erarta Museum in St. Petersburg, a significant repository of Russia’s modern and contemporary art, is now at the center of a controversy. This esteemed institution, housing several thousand pieces from the 1950s to the present, is being accused of … More…
Yuan Dynasty Fish Jar Swims Far Beyond The Estimate
The atmosphere at Aste di Antiquariato Boetto in Genoa was electric when a 12-inch (30 cm) blue-and-white Chinese vase, initially valued at €2,000-2,300, was sold for more than 400 times the low estimate. The unexpected sale of this rare Yuan … More…
Napoleon’s Pistols Hit The Mark
Napoleon Bonaparte, one of history’s most renowned military leaders, rose to prominence during the French Revolution and became Emperor of France. His ambitious campaigns and strategic prowess expanded the French Empire across much of Europe. However, his invasion of Russia … More…
Botero In Rome
Starting last week, some of Rome’s public squares will feature the work of the late, great Colombian painter and sculptor Fernando Botero. The Botero a Roma exhibition features eight large sculptures on display in the public spaces of Rome’s historic … More…
The Barbizon School: Tree-Huggers & Trailblazers
In my series on the origins of modern art, I’ve looked at the predecessors that influenced the birth of Impressionism. The topics I’ve covered include the desire for greater artistic independence as exhibited by Gustave Courbet, the ways Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres … More…
Introducing “A Whisper” by Amanda Greive
We are thrilled to announce the arrival of Amanda Greive’s latest masterpiece, A Whisper. This evocative painting invites viewers to explore profound themes of legacy, hope, and the passage of wisdom across generations. Here, we delve into the intricate layers … More…
Original Harry Potter Illustration Makes Magic
Children’s book author and illustrator Thomas Taylor, at the age of 23, created the original cover art for J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, as noted by Sotheby’s catalogue description. This iconic illustration for the first edition of … More…
Rouen Cathedral On Fire
In the late morning of Thursday, July 11th, a fire broke out in Rouen Cathedral in northern France. The cathedral is one of the most famous in the country. Though first consecrated in the eleventh century, in the presence of … More…
Barberini Bribery
The Museum Barberini is one of the newer museums in the Berlin area. It opened in 2017 in Potsdam, immediately southwest of Berlin, to display the collection of Hasso Plattner, co-founder of the German software company SAP SE and one … More…
Justin Timberlake Mugshot Gets Warhol Treatment
In the early morning hours of June 18th, police in Sag Harbor, New York, pulled over and arrested pop star Justin Timberlake for driving while intoxicated. He had refused to take a breathalyzer and failed the field sobriety test. Shortly … More…
Gail Descoeurs – Chasing The Wind
Our gallery is thrilled to unveil a new painting by Gail Descoeurs titled Chasing the Wind (an oil on canvas measuring 30 x 48 inches). Known for her evocative seascapes and landscapes, Descoeurs continues to captivate audiences with her latest … More…
Christie’s Old Masters
This week, many of the main London auction houses will be hosting a variety of sales focusing on the art of the old Masters. Christie’s kicked everything off on Tuesday, July 2nd, with a duo of auctions. The morning sale … More…
Valenciennes Museum Proposes Name Change
The Musée des Beaux-Arts in Valenciennes, with its rich history and diverse collection, stands as a testament to the cultural evolution of northern France. In addition to housing one of the country’s most important collections of Flemish paintings, it also … More…
Sotheby’s London Modern & Contemporary Evening Sale
Sotheby’s London hosted their Modern & Contemporary evening sale on Tuesday, June 25th, featuring paintings, drawings, and sculptures mainly by nineteenth- and twentieth-century European and North American artists. The auction’s top lot, predicted by Sotheby’s specialists as such, was a … More…
Sotheby’s NY Modern Discoveries Online Sale
On Wednesday, July 17th, Sotheby’s New York hosted an online sale called Modern Discoveries. While online sales are common at major auction houses, it is easy to dismiss them as places where many lower-value pieces get sold. Some see them … More…