Contemporary Front page
> TELEPHONE US 212.355.5710
Menu
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Erik Koeppel’s “Long Island Beach”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Erik Koeppel’s “Long Island Beach”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Erik Koeppel’s “Long Island Beach”

I’ll apologize in advance to everyone dealing with this freezing cold weather. Erik’s Long Island Beach makes me miss the summer.  

Christie’s says 2013 was record year for art sales
Christie’s says 2013 was record year for art sales

Christie’s says 2013 was record year for art sales

The LA Times recently reported on Christie’s world breaking record for “highest total ever for an auction company.”  In 2013 Christie’s brought in a total of $7.1 billion worth of art, jewelry and wine, a 16% increase from the previous … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Guy Wiggins’ “Winter at the Plaza”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Guy Wiggins’ “Winter at the Plaza”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Guy Wiggins’ “Winter at the Plaza”

Winter at the Plaza.  Here is another winter in New York scene by Guy C. Wiggins (1883-1962) that we sold some time ago.  The location look just like this on Tuesday!!!    

Detroit Judge Denies Creditors a Role in Valuing Art
Detroit Judge Denies Creditors a Role in Valuing Art

Detroit Judge Denies Creditors a Role in Valuing Art

Detroit Judge Denies Creditors a Role in Valuing Art – the Detroit mess continues. Creditors wanted the city to fund a committee which would participate in making decisions on how the art is used in the reorganization … Judge Rhodes said … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Guy Wiggins’ “The Little Red House, CT.”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Guy Wiggins’ “The Little Red House, CT.”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Guy Wiggins’ “The Little Red House, CT.”

The Little Red House, CT..  Here is the perfect piece by Guy C. Wiggins (1883-1962) for a day like today.  

American Weekend Getaways for Art Lovers
American Weekend Getaways for Art Lovers

American Weekend Getaways for Art Lovers

American Weekend Getaways for Art Lovers — here is Alice Hanson’s picks for your art weekend getaway.  

Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Johan B. Jongkind’s “Le Spui a la Haye”
Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Johan B. Jongkind’s “Le Spui a la Haye”

Painting of the Day (just hit the SOLD archives): Johan B. Jongkind’s “Le Spui a la Haye”

Le Spui a la Haye.  This gem by Johan B. Jongkind (1819-1891) that was recently added to our web site has found a new home.  

Martinez Is Said to Sell Bacon Estimated at $49 Million
Martinez Is Said to Sell Bacon Estimated at $49 Million

Martinez Is Said to Sell Bacon Estimated at $49 Million

Martinez Is Said to Sell Bacon Estimated at $49 Million – Here are more details on Bacon … the Mexican financier, David Martinez Guzman, is selling his Francis Bacon on February 13 in London.  The painting was last on the market … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD!!) Ben Bauer’s “Mondovi Farm by Moonlight”
Painting of the Day (SOLD!!) Ben Bauer’s “Mondovi Farm by Moonlight”

Painting of the Day (SOLD!!) Ben Bauer’s “Mondovi Farm by Moonlight”

Mondovi Farm by Moonlight, SOLD at the LA Art Show!  

Photo of the Day (AVAILABLE): Ansel Adams’ “Bridalveil Fall”
Photo of the Day (AVAILABLE): Ansel Adams’ “Bridalveil Fall”

Photo of the Day (AVAILABLE): Ansel Adams’ “Bridalveil Fall”

Bridalveil Fall.  This early print, done in the 1950s, by Ansel Adams (1902-1984) is currently available.  

Victoria and Albert Museum to Publish Nazi-Era ‘Degenerate Art’ Inventory Online
Victoria and Albert Museum to Publish Nazi-Era ‘Degenerate Art’ Inventory Online

Victoria and Albert Museum to Publish Nazi-Era ‘Degenerate Art’ Inventory Online

Victoria and Albert Museum to Publish Nazi-Era ‘Degenerate Art’ Inventory Online – this is an excellent start in an effort to clean up one of the biggest crimes in the history of art.  I am looking forward to seeing this database.

San Francisco Antique Dealers Indicted for Art Fraud
San Francisco Antique Dealers Indicted for Art Fraud

San Francisco Antique Dealers Indicted for Art Fraud

Owners of Charles Gaylord & Co and ART Loan Financial Inc., Anthony Barrreiro and Ray Parker Gaylord, have been charged with allegedly working a “Ponzi” scheme, taking $1.5 million from their investing customers.  With locations in San Francisco and Dallas … More…

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Maurice de Vlaminck’s “Femme a la Ferme”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Maurice de Vlaminck’s “Femme a la Ferme”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Maurice de Vlaminck’s “Femme a la Ferme”

Femme a la Ferme.  here is a real nice Maurice de Vlaminck (1876-1958) that can be seen at the LA Art Show (which closes today at 5pm).  After that, the painting will be making its way to our shows in … More…

LA ART SHOW-STOPPERS
LA ART SHOW-STOPPERS

LA ART SHOW-STOPPERS

LA ART SHOW-STOPPERS – Here is Bruce Helander’s review of The Los Angeles Art Show.  Today is the final day; hours are 11 – 5.    

Bright new look at LA Art Show
Bright new look at LA Art Show

Bright new look at LA Art Show

Bright new look at LA Art Show – another article on The Los Angeles Art Show which continues through Sunday afternoon.  If you are in the area, stop by for a visit.  

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Antoine Blanchard’s “Rue Royale, Madeleine”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Antoine Blanchard’s “Rue Royale, Madeleine”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Antoine Blanchard’s “Rue Royale, Madeleine”

Rue Royale, Madeleine.  Here is a very large painting by Antoine Blanchard (1910-1988) that is on view at The Los Angeles Art Show this weekend.