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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.    

Hedge-Fund Founder Robert W. Wilson Leaves Art to Whitney
Hedge-Fund Founder Robert W. Wilson Leaves Art to Whitney

Hedge-Fund Founder Robert W. Wilson Leaves Art to Whitney

Hedge-Fund Founder Robert W. Wilson Leaves Art to Whitney  The 87 year old, who started Wilson & Associates in 1969, leaped to his death, from his 16th floor apartment at the San Remo, on December 23.   At its peak, Wilson … More…

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) David Palumbo’s “Autumn Morning Through an Open Window”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) David Palumbo’s “Autumn Morning Through an Open Window”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) David Palumbo’s “Autumn Morning Through an Open Window”

David Palumbo’s, Autumn Morning Through an Open Window, at the LA Art Show  

Mysterious portfolio of watercolours by Schiele turns out to be mostly fakes
Mysterious portfolio of watercolours by Schiele turns out to be mostly fakes

Mysterious portfolio of watercolours by Schiele turns out to be mostly fakes

After a portfolio turned up in an attic containing several works and poetry by artist, Egon Schiele, the 38-year-old discoverer seemed to be another one of those lucky individuals stumbling onto a art-goldmine.   Unfortunately after sending the works to … More…

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Louis Aston Knight’s “Summer Morning”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Louis Aston Knight’s “Summer Morning”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Louis Aston Knight’s “Summer Morning”

Summer Morning.  Here is a really nice French landscape by Louis Aston Knight (1873-1948) that we have on view at The Los Angeles Art Show this weekend.