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New Works: Stuart Dunkel – A Celebration Of Whimsy And Mastery
A painting by Stuart Dunkel titled 'Import' featuring Chuckie the mouse perched on top of a block of Swiss cheese, holding a piece and taking a bite.

New Works: Stuart Dunkel – A Celebration Of Whimsy And Mastery

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of several new works by Stuart Dunkel, one of our gallery’s most beloved and best-selling contemporary artists. Known for his playful and beautifully detailed paintings, Stuart Dunkel’s latest collection continues to captivate and … More…

Celebrating Hammond’s Latest Works: Porteur du Flambeau and A Day in LA
"Porteur du Flambeau" by Hammond, a vibrant geometric abstract painting featuring bold, colorful shapes interlocking and overlapping on a 36 x 24 inch acrylic canvas

Celebrating Hammond’s Latest Works: Porteur du Flambeau and A Day in LA

We are thrilled to announce the addition of two stunning new pieces by Hammond. Known for his vibrant exploration of subconscious creativity and emotional expression, Hammond’s latest works, Porteur du Flambeau and A Day in LA, are perfect examples of … More…

Rediscovering The Past: Timothy W. Jahn’s “Forgotten Reflections”
Timothy Jahn's "Forgotten Reflections" an interior study scene

Rediscovering The Past: Timothy W. Jahn’s “Forgotten Reflections”

In the realm of contemporary art, the unveiling of a new masterpiece is often met with a blend of anticipation and curiosity. Such is the case with Timothy W. Jahn’s latest work, Forgotten Reflections. This oil on canvas painting, completed … More…

Bonhams Skinner European Art
A pencil and watercolor sketch of a nude woman

Bonhams Skinner European Art

While the Sotheby’s Old Masters sales may have drawn many people’s attention on Wednesday, some of the more exciting auction action was going on up in Massachusetts at Bonhams Skinner. On Wednesday, they hosted their European art sale, consisting of … More…

Gatling Gun Shoots Past Estimate
All-original, high-condition US Army-purchased Colt Model 1875 ‘Long Model’ Gatling gun on original field carriage in display case. One of 44 such guns purchased by the Army. Serial #130

Gatling Gun Shoots Past Estimate

The Gatling gun, invented by Richard Gatling in the 1860s, marked a significant advancement in firearm technology due to its innovative design featuring multiple rotating barrels. It is regarded as one of the earliest practical machine guns and was actually … More…

Damien Hirst’s Backdating Scandal
A photograph of the British artist Damien Hirst in a black polo shirt and sunglasses.

Damien Hirst’s Backdating Scandal

Damien Hirst has always been controversial to some. While he is often hailed as one of the greatest artists to come out of Britain in the 1990s, he has always received his fair share of criticism. Some of it comes … More…

British Museum Recovers Half Of The Higgs Theft
The exterior facade of the British Museum in London.

British Museum Recovers Half Of The Higgs Theft

In a truly remarkable feat, the British Museum, against all odds, is on its way to recovering nearly half of the artifacts that were likely stolen by former curator Peter John Higgs. This feat, achieved mere months after the theft’s discovery was … More…

Lucia Heffernan’s Yoga Chicks Series: A Blend Of Humor And Heart
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Lucia Heffernan’s Yoga Chicks Series: A Blend Of Humor And Heart

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of three stunning new paintings from Lucia Heffernan, one of our gallery’s most celebrated contemporary artists. These latest additions to her acclaimed Yoga Chicks series are sure to captivate both art enthusiasts and yoga … More…

John Stobart’s Artistic Legacy: Honfleur, The Lieutenance
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John Stobart’s Artistic Legacy: Honfleur, The Lieutenance

John Stobart‘s name is synonymous with the mastery of maritime artistry, and our latest offering, Honfleur, The Lieutenance from the Inner Harbor, is a captivating testament to his legacy. Here, we’ll delve into the significance of this newly available work … More…

Sotheby’s New York Modern Evening Sale
An Impressionist painting of haystacks in a field.

Sotheby’s New York Modern Evening Sale

On Wednesday evening, Sotheby’s New York followed up their string of contemporary sales with something a little older. The Modern Evening sale consisted of fifty lots, mostly by nineteenth- and twentieth-century European and North American masters like Pablo Picasso, Mark … More…

The King’s New Portrait Has Some Divided
A portrait painting of King Charles III in a red military uniform against a red background with a butterfly hovering above his right shoulder.

The King’s New Portrait Has Some Divided

King Charles III has one of the most recognizable faces in the world, meaning his image and presentation is of paramount importance. This week, Buckingham Palace revealed His Majesty’s first official painted portrait as king, made by the British artist … More…

John Jacob Astor’s Timepiece Sets Titanic Record
Engraved gold pocket watch belonged to John Jacob Astor

John Jacob Astor’s Timepiece Sets Titanic Record

John Jacob Astor’s pocket watch, which he was wearing when his body was found, is now the most expensive Titanic memorabilia purchased at auction. John Jacob Astor, an American self-made millionaire, was a multifaceted individual who excelled as a businessman, … More…

Sotheby’s New York Contemporary Evening Sale
An abstract painting of a nude man crouching down on a board.

Sotheby’s New York Contemporary Evening Sale

This month’s sales at New York’s auction houses had a decent start last night at Sotheby’s with back-to-back contemporary sales. Things started at 6:30 pm with a short sale called The Now, featuring established giants and the best new artists … More…

Mothers In The Arts
A seventeenth-century portrait of a woman holding a panel with sketches of two young boys.

Mothers In The Arts

Until 1974, an American bank could refuse to issue a credit card to a woman in her own name. And if they approved her, many required a man to cosign for it. Some major universities did not accept female undergraduate students … More…

AI Spots Fakes Online
A photo of a landscape painting

AI Spots Fakes Online

A story has been making the rounds in the arts and culture sections of many respectable publications about the latest wonder pulled off by an artificial intelligence program. The Swiss company Art Recognition announced that one of its AIs identified … More…

Formerly Forgotten Caravaggio At The Prado
A Baroque Italian painting of Jesus wearing the crown of thorns.

Formerly Forgotten Caravaggio At The Prado

How did a seemingly second-rate Old Master painting end up being declared a lost masterpiece set to go on display at the Prado Museum in Madrid? In April 2021, a sale at Ansorena, a Madrid auction house, featured a seventeenth-century … More…