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Costs, Benefits and Masterpieces in Detroit
Costs, Benefits and Masterpieces in Detroit

Costs, Benefits and Masterpieces in Detroit

Costs, Benefits and Masterpieces in Detroit – here is an economics professor’s point of view on whether the paintings in the Detroit Institute of Arts should be sold or saved.  

Painting of the Day (SOLD – Heroes, Villains, Myths, Legends) Canita Ruan’s “Indomitable Will”
Painting of the Day (SOLD – Heroes, Villains, Myths, Legends) Canita Ruan’s “Indomitable Will”

Painting of the Day (SOLD – Heroes, Villains, Myths, Legends) Canita Ruan’s “Indomitable Will”

Heroes, Villains, Myths, Legends.  

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Francois Brunery’s “A Question of Theology”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Francois Brunery’s “A Question of Theology”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Francois Brunery’s “A Question of Theology”

A Question of Theology.  here is a wonderful cardinal painting by the 19th century Italian artist Francois Brunery (1849-1926) that is available for sale.  The detail in this work is truly amazing.  

From Rugs to Riches at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
From Rugs to Riches at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

From Rugs to Riches at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

From Rugs to Riches – here is a nice review of a little show that is currently on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art – Carpets of the East in Paintings From the West.  The exhibit, which runs through June … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD – Heroes, Villains, Myths, Legends) Roger Long’s “Arrogance and Nature Meet”
Painting of the Day (SOLD – Heroes, Villains, Myths, Legends) Roger Long’s “Arrogance and Nature Meet”

Painting of the Day (SOLD – Heroes, Villains, Myths, Legends) Roger Long’s “Arrogance and Nature Meet”

Heroes, Villains, Myths, Legends.  

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Anna Katrina Zinkeisen’s “Floral”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Anna Katrina Zinkeisen’s “Floral”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Anna Katrina Zinkeisen’s “Floral”

Floral.  Here is a still life by the 20th century British artist Anna Katrina Zinkeisen (1901-1976) that we first sold back in 1985 and is now available for sale.  

Bronfman Estate Art Trove to Fetch More Than $34 Million
Bronfman Estate Art Trove to Fetch More Than $34 Million

Bronfman Estate Art Trove to Fetch More Than $34 Million

Bronfman Estate Art Trove to Fetch More Than $34 Million – Will be interesting to see what these works by Picasso, Monet, Matisse, Schiele, Avery, etc. really bring.  

Painting of the Day (SOLD – Heroes, Villains, Myths, Legends) Phil Kidd’s “Fable Fruit”
Painting of the Day (SOLD – Heroes, Villains, Myths, Legends) Phil Kidd’s “Fable Fruit”

Painting of the Day (SOLD – Heroes, Villains, Myths, Legends) Phil Kidd’s “Fable Fruit”

Heroes, Villains, Myths, Legends.  

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Edouard Cortes’ “Place de la Concorde”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Edouard Cortes’ “Place de la Concorde”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Edouard Cortes’ “Place de la Concorde”

Place de la Concorde.  we just added this painting by Edouard Cortes (1882-1969) to the available online inventory.  

Tate to return Constable painting looted by Nazis
Tate to return Constable painting looted by Nazis

Tate to return Constable painting looted by Nazis

Tate to return Constable painting looted by Nazis  – another story about a looted work of art that ended up in a museum’s collection; however, this time the museum (The Tate) will return it to the heirs of Baron Ferenc Hatvany … More…

The Affordable Art Fair is back in Hong Kong
The Affordable Art Fair is back in Hong Kong

The Affordable Art Fair is back in Hong Kong

This past weekend, the Affordable Art Fair was back in Hong Kong and saw sales hit nearly HK$40 million, up 50% from last years event. Additionally, it was the most well attended of any Affordable Art Fair in it’s 15-year … More…

Museum to sell art to pay debt
Museum to sell art to pay debt

Museum to sell art to pay debt

The Delaware Art Museum’s CEO, Mike Miller, says they are at their “last resort” as they plan to send works to auction this year in order to raise $30,000 to repay debt from a facility expansion and replenish its endowment. … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD – Heroes, Villains, Myths, Legends) Joe Dillon’s “The Pandora Paradox”
Painting of the Day (SOLD – Heroes, Villains, Myths, Legends) Joe Dillon’s “The Pandora Paradox”

Painting of the Day (SOLD – Heroes, Villains, Myths, Legends) Joe Dillon’s “The Pandora Paradox”

Heroes, Villains, Myths, Legends.  

Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Edouard Cortes’ “Les Blanchisseuses”
Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Edouard Cortes’ “Les Blanchisseuses”

Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Edouard Cortes’ “Les Blanchisseuses”

Les Blanchisseuses.  we are pleased to announce that this fabulous impressionist landscape by the 20th century French artist Edouard Leon Cortes (1882-1969) has made its way to a new home.  

Cornelius Gurlitt to Return Nazi-Looted Art
Cornelius Gurlitt to Return Nazi-Looted Art

Cornelius Gurlitt to Return Nazi-Looted Art

German Man to Return Nazi-Looted Art – well, this is excellent news for the ‘true’ owners.  Now it will be interesting to see how many people come forward the legitimate claims.      

Columbia University School of the Arts Receives $1.5 Million Scholarship Grant from LeRoy Neiman
Columbia University School of the Arts Receives $1.5 Million Scholarship Grant from LeRoy Neiman

Columbia University School of the Arts Receives $1.5 Million Scholarship Grant from LeRoy Neiman

The LeRoy Neiman Foundation has announced a $1.5 million donation that will aid students at Columbia University School of the Arts.  Students seeking a Masters of Fine Arts in printmaking will benefit greatly from the donation.  On top of the … More…