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Art forger Wolfgang Beltracchi’s multimillion dollar scam
Art forger Wolfgang Beltracchi’s multimillion dollar scam

Art forger Wolfgang Beltracchi’s multimillion dollar scam

This is possibly the most incredible and unbelievable story about a forger I have ever heard, he is also rather prolific. Definitely, a must-watch!   Art forger Wolfgang Beltracchi’s multimillion dollar scam

Art Collectors Sue Keith Haring Foundation
Art Collectors Sue Keith Haring Foundation

Art Collectors Sue Keith Haring Foundation

Nine art collectors seek damages of $40 million after the Keith Haring Foundation allegedly claimed at least 90 works given to the Florida exhibition, “Haring Miami” were deemed fakes.     Art Collectors Sue Keith Haring Foundation for $40 Million

Strange Beauty: Masters of the German Renaissance, National Gallery
Strange Beauty: Masters of the German Renaissance, National Gallery

Strange Beauty: Masters of the German Renaissance, National Gallery

Strange Beauty: Masters of the German Renaissance, National Gallery – I guess someone did not like the current show at the National Gallery in London.  As Mr. Sewell writes: … an exhibition so meagre that it is neither an historical survey nor … More…

Heroes, Villains, Myths, Legends — Coming to Rehs Contemporary on March 15
Heroes, Villains, Myths, Legends — Coming to Rehs Contemporary on March 15

Heroes, Villains, Myths, Legends — Coming to Rehs Contemporary on March 15

Heroes, Villains, Myths, Legends.  Our show opens to the public on March 15 at 11 am … here is a preview that is featured in the March issue of American Art Collector.      

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Leon Richet’s “Un après-midi tranquille, Fontainebleau”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Leon Richet’s “Un après-midi tranquille, Fontainebleau”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Leon Richet’s “Un après-midi tranquille, Fontainebleau”

Un après-midi tranquille, Fontainebleau.  here is one from the more recent sold archives by the French Barbizon artist Leon Richet (1847-1907).  

Revealed: the art experts who pass fakes as authentic
Revealed: the art experts who pass fakes as authentic

Revealed: the art experts who pass fakes as authentic

Revealed: the art experts who pass fakes as authentic – here is an interesting article that just appeared in The Guardian concerning authenticity.  More must be done to allow ‘all’ the available information to be used and experts need to be … More…

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Edouard Cortes’ “Bouquinistes, Notre Dame”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Edouard Cortes’ “Bouquinistes, Notre Dame”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Edouard Cortes’ “Bouquinistes, Notre Dame”

Bouquinistes, Notre Dame.  a very nice 1940s example of Edouard Cortes’ (1882-1969) work that is currently available.  

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Guy Combes’ “The Rumble”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Guy Combes’ “The Rumble”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Guy Combes’ “The Rumble”

The Rumble.  This little gem by Guy Combes (b.1971) came in and went out very quickly.  

Boston Loves Impressionism – Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Boston Loves Impressionism – Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Boston Loves Impressionism – Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

An exhibition of French Impressionist paintings selected by the public. | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.  Here is an interesting concept.  The museum asked the public to vote on which pieces, from their permanent collection, would be included in the … More…

NBC is bringing back Heroes with Heroes Reborn in 2015
NBC is bringing back Heroes with Heroes Reborn in 2015

NBC is bringing back Heroes with Heroes Reborn in 2015

NBC is bringing back Heroes with Heroes Reborn in 2015 – while this has nothing to do with the art world, I did find it interesting that we have been publicizing our upcoming exhibition Heroes, Villains, Myths, Legends (opening March 15) … More…

Why Red-Colored Art Is Red Hot Right Now
Why Red-Colored Art Is Red Hot Right Now

Why Red-Colored Art Is Red Hot Right Now

Why Red-Colored Art Is Red Hot Right Now – a very timely article … just the other day I was discussing the fact that the color red seems to create more interest in a painting and, in turn, a higher price. … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Antoine Blanchard’s “Boulevard des Capucines, Place de la Madeleine”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Antoine Blanchard’s “Boulevard des Capucines, Place de la Madeleine”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Antoine Blanchard’s “Boulevard des Capucines, Place de la Madeleine”

Boulevard des Capucines, Place de la Madeleine.  Here is an early one by Antoine Blanchard (1910-1988) that we sold a number of years ago.  

A Look at Thomas Wilmer Dewing
A Look at Thomas Wilmer Dewing

A Look at Thomas Wilmer Dewing

A Look at Thomas Wilmer Dewing  – understanding “Before Sunrise” (1894-95), in the collection of the Freer Gallery of Art in Washington … a nice article by Sidney Lawrence that was published in The Wall Street Journal.  

Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Guy Combes’ “Breaking Cover”
Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Guy Combes’ “Breaking Cover”

Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Guy Combes’ “Breaking Cover”

Breaking Cover.  We are very pleased to announce that this Guy Combes painting will be winging its way to a new home early next week.  There is even a video on our web site about this work — The Evolution … More…

Our third and final ad!
Our third and final ad!

Our third and final ad!

Check out our latest ad in American Art Collector for the Heroes & Villains / Myths & Legends exhibition opening March 15th at the gallery!  

Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Antoine Blanchard’s “Rue Tronchet”
Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Antoine Blanchard’s “Rue Tronchet”

Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Antoine Blanchard’s “Rue Tronchet”

Rue Tronchet.  here is one by Antoine Blanchard (1910-1988) that just hit the SOLD archives.