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…
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): Edward C. Williams’ “An Old Roadside Inn Near Kent”
An Old Roadside Inn Near Kent. Here is another great work that is on view at this weeks Los Angeles Art Show. Stop by to see Edward Charles Williams’ An Old Roadside Inn Near Kent which was originally painted in … More…
Another Francis Bacon Painting Could Fetch Millions At Auction
During the November sales, Francis Bacon’s triptych depicting artist Lucian Freud fetched $142 million, the most expensive artwork sold in history. Next month, on February 13th, another important work by the artist will be hitting the auction block. “Portrait of … More…
Sotheby’s Report Defends Chinese Scroll It Sold as Authentic
During Sotheby’s, New York, Fine Classical Chinese Paintings & Calligraphy sale on September 19, 2013, Su Shi’s (1037 – 1101) “Gong Fu Tie Calligraphy” stole the show. The ancient ink on paper, hanging scroll sold for over $8.2 million, about … More…
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Sidney Richard Percy’s “Heather in the Highlands”
Heather in the Highlands. Here is a fabulous British Victorian landscape by Sidney Richard Percy (one of the Williams brothers) that will be on view at The Los Angeles Art Show. We have also added an updated biography on the … More…