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Mitsuru Watanabe Shines at Christie’s

Mitsuru Watanabe Shines at Christie’s

Met Museum & Neue Galerie Announce Merger

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Looted Painting Found With Nazi Collaborator’s Heirs

Looted Painting Found With Nazi Collaborator’s Heirs

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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

September 17, 2014

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”

September 16, 2014

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

September 16, 2014

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”

September 15, 2014

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”

September 15, 2014

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?

September 15, 2014

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?

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Abbott Fuller Graves’ “In the Garden”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Abbott Fuller Graves’ “In the Garden”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Abbott Fuller Graves’ “In the Garden”

September 12, 2014

In the Garden.  from our SOLD archives … a nice piece by the American Impressionist Abbott Fuller Graves (1859-1936).  In 1884 Graves, along with Tarbell, traveled to Paris to continue his studies at the Académie Julian.  

American Impressionism: An exhibition shows how Monet and Degas influenced a generation of artists
American Impressionism: An exhibition shows how Monet and Degas influenced a generation of artists

American Impressionism: An exhibition shows how Monet and Degas influenced a generation of artists

September 12, 2014

American Impressionism: An exhibition shows how Monet and Degas influenced a generation of artists – currently on view at the Scottish National Museum of Modern Art, Edinburgh.  

Never Forget
Never Forget

Never Forget

September 11, 2014

This day 13 years ago will live on in our hearts and minds forever. Thousands of families were devastated and millions across the country came together in support of those who lost loved ones. To be honest, I can’t even … More…

Painting of the Day (GONE): Georges Laugee’s “Feeding Time”
Painting of the Day (GONE): Georges Laugee’s “Feeding Time”

Painting of the Day (GONE): Georges Laugee’s “Feeding Time”

September 11, 2014

Feeding Time.  this is one of the finest works by Georges Laugee (1853-1937) to have hit the market in a number of years and it is gone!  

Hair Salon Owner Found Beauty in $30 Million African Art – Myron Kunin
Hair Salon Owner Found Beauty in $30 Million African Art – Myron Kunin

Hair Salon Owner Found Beauty in $30 Million African Art – Myron Kunin

September 11, 2014

Hair Salon Owner Found Beauty in $30 Million African Art  Myron Kunin created many great collections … this is just one of them.  Should be interesting to see how they do this November.  

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) Timothy W. Jahn’s “Gumballs”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) Timothy W. Jahn’s “Gumballs”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) Timothy W. Jahn’s “Gumballs”

September 11, 2014

A SOLD work by Timothy W. Jahn, Gumballs.  

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Eugene Boudin’s “La Somme a Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Eugene Boudin’s “La Somme a Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Eugene Boudin’s “La Somme a Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme”

September 10, 2014

La Somme a Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme.  here is a beauty by the French Impressionist artist Eugene Boudin (1824-1898) from our SOLD archives.  

Photorealism’s Lasting Influence – at the Nassau County Museum of Art
Photorealism’s Lasting Influence – at the Nassau County Museum of Art

Photorealism’s Lasting Influence – at the Nassau County Museum of Art

September 10, 2014

Photorealism’s Lasting Influence  the Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn Harbor is presenting “Still Life: 1970s Photorealism” — which is on view through November 9.  According to the article the exhibit provides an excellent survey of how photorealism has remained influential, … More…

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE – NEW!!) David Palumbo’s “Midnight”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE – NEW!!) David Palumbo’s “Midnight”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE – NEW!!) David Palumbo’s “Midnight”

September 9, 2014

We just added this new work by David Palumbo, Midnight, to our Recent Acquisitions page.  

Picasso work leaves the Four Seasons restaurant after over a century
Picasso work leaves the Four Seasons restaurant after over a century

Picasso work leaves the Four Seasons restaurant after over a century

September 9, 2014

When the building owners of the Four Seasons restaurant proposed to remove Picasso’s “Le Tricorne” for wall repairs, conservators quickly stepped in and halted the plan.  “Le Tricorne” is a 95 year old original Picasso curtain that has hung on … More…

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