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Sotheby’s Uses $200 Million of Art to Woo West Coast Rich
Sotheby’s Uses $200 Million of Art to Woo West Coast Rich

Sotheby’s Uses $200 Million of Art to Woo West Coast Rich

Sotheby’s Uses $200 Million of Art to Woo West Coast Rich – the auction rooms are starting their PR campaign; it will be very interesting to see how the November sales do.  

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): John Stobart’s “A View from a Schiavoni Balcony, Santa Maria della Salute”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): John Stobart’s “A View from a Schiavoni Balcony, Santa Maria della Salute”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): John Stobart’s “A View from a Schiavoni Balcony, Santa Maria della Salute”

A View from a Schiavoni Balcony, Santa Maria della Salute.  Here is a new one from John Stobart that we just added to the online inventory … in his mid 80s, John is still at the top of his game. … More…

Tips for Dividing Art in a Divorce or Death
Tips for Dividing Art in a Divorce or Death

Tips for Dividing Art in a Divorce or Death

Tips for Dividing Art in a Divorce or Death – here is some interesting food for thought … make sure you plan ahead.

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): George Armfield’s “Flushing a Pheasant”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): George Armfield’s “Flushing a Pheasant”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): George Armfield’s “Flushing a Pheasant”

Flushing a Pheasant.  From our 1990s sold archives … a nice one by the 19th century British Victorian artist George Armfield (c.1808-1893).  

Record-breaking year for contemporary art
Record-breaking year for contemporary art

Record-breaking year for contemporary art

Record-breaking year for contemporary art – According to the article, $2.05 billion worth of art sold at auction since July 2013.  Of that figure, works by Basquiat, Koons and Wool accounted for $430 million.  The only thing this really illustrates is … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): J.B.C. Corot’s “Environs de Mantes, Recontre au bord de la Seine”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): J.B.C. Corot’s “Environs de Mantes, Recontre au bord de la Seine”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): J.B.C. Corot’s “Environs de Mantes, Recontre au bord de la Seine”

Environs de Mantes, Recontre au bord de la Seine.  here is a nice little Corot that was purchased by the Huntington Museum of Art, Huntington, West Virginia, a few years ago.  

‘State of the Art: Discovering American Art Now’ at Crystal Bridges Museum
‘State of the Art: Discovering American Art Now’ at Crystal Bridges Museum

‘State of the Art: Discovering American Art Now’ at Crystal Bridges Museum

Exhibition Review: ‘State of the Art: Discovering American Art Now’  – after viewing works in close to 1000 artist studios, the curators at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art chose 102 for the exhibition which runs through January 19, 2015. … More…

Painting of the Day (NEW LIMITED EDITION) Tony South’s “Security”
Painting of the Day (NEW LIMITED EDITION) Tony South’s “Security”

Painting of the Day (NEW LIMITED EDITION) Tony South’s “Security”

We are excited to announce that we have just released the first Tony South limited edition based on his original painting, Security.   This archival pigment print on Dibond measures 29 x 53 inches (same size as the original) and will … More…

Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Antoine Blanchard’s “Cafe de la Paix”
Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Antoine Blanchard’s “Cafe de la Paix”

Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Antoine Blanchard’s “Cafe de la Paix”

Cafe de la Paix.  We are pleased to announce that this early painting by Antoine Blanchard (1910-1988) was just added to the SOLD archives.  

London’s Victoria & Albert Museum fetes Constable
London’s Victoria & Albert Museum fetes Constable

London’s Victoria & Albert Museum fetes Constable

London’s Victoria & Albert Museum fetes Constable – “Constable: The Making of a Master,” opened Saturday at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum and runs until Jan. 11.  The goal of this exhibit is to expose his inspirations and methods; included are 150 paintings, … More…

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.