Authorities to Seize a Roman Statue in Queens That They Say Was Stolen
Authorities to Seize a Roman Statue in Queens That They Say Was Stolen – another story from the Dark side of the art (antiquities) world. This Roman marble sculpture, which served as the lid for a 1,800 year old sarcophagus, was … More…
Technology Helps Restore Paintings by Old Masters
A short video about the conservation done to help restore the 16th century, Spanish artist, El Greco’s Saint Martin and the Beggar to its natural state. Restorer, Ann Hoenigswald worked on the large painting for a year preparing it for … More…
Street artist Invader responds after his art is wiped from Hong Kong’s walls
Street art has gained immense publicity over the past years leading artists to tour the world and stamp the cities with their mark. One artist, known as Invader, uses mosaic tiles glued to walls as his chosen medium. After returning … More…
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Eugene Galien Laloue’s “Au bord de la Seine”
Au bord de la Seine. here is a somewhat rare piece; it is an oil painting by Eugene Galien Laloue (1854-1941) and features both the Trocadero and Eiffel Tower (the latter is a monument that is rarely seen in 19th … More…
Guardi’s Venice View to Fetch Up to $17 Million in London
Guardi’s Venice View to Fetch Up to $17 Million in London seems like scenes of Venice are still very popular. In July a major piece by Francesco Guardi will hit the auction block. This 2 x 3 foot (approx.) painting is … More…
California couple finds $10M in gold coins buried in their yard
An unsuspecting couple, known only as John and Mary, recently stumbled upon what may be the most incredible buried treasure ever discovered in the United States. Valued at approximately $10 million, the 1,400 piece collection is comprised of mid to … More…
Manila Garage Art Fair Draws ’Miss Saigon’, Billionaires
Manila Garage Art Fair Draws ’Miss Saigon’, Billionaires – yes, another art fair, this one in the Philippines. Most of the works offered are priced between $2,000-$10,000. It is interesting to note that right now a majority of Philippine collectors buy … More…