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Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) John Kuhn’s “5 Golden Delicious”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) John Kuhn’s “5 Golden Delicious”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) John Kuhn’s “5 Golden Delicious”

5 Golden Delicious.  

Famous Renoir Painting ‘Found’ At Thrift Store Returns To Baltimore Museum
Famous Renoir Painting ‘Found’ At Thrift Store Returns To Baltimore Museum

Famous Renoir Painting ‘Found’ At Thrift Store Returns To Baltimore Museum

As we follow the story of the stolen Renior from the Baltimore Museum of Art, the case has finally come to a close.  When  Marcia “Martha” Fuqua, of Lovettsville, Va., claimed to have bought a Renoir (unknown at the time) … More…

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Antoinetta Brandeis’ “A View of Amalfi”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Antoinetta Brandeis’ “A View of Amalfi”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Antoinetta Brandeis’ “A View of Amalfi”

A View of Amalfi.  Here is a little gem by Antoinetta Brandeis (1849-1920) that we just added to the available online inventory.    

Lord Lambton’s son to sell £3.5m Lucian Freud painting of his mother after inheritance row settled
Lord Lambton’s son to sell £3.5m Lucian Freud painting of his mother after inheritance row settled

Lord Lambton’s son to sell £3.5m Lucian Freud painting of his mother after inheritance row settled

Lord Lambton’s son to sell £3.5m Lucian Freud painting of his mother after inheritance row settled – A portrait of Lady Lambton will be sold to settle a battle over the estate of Lord Lambton who was the former Conservative Defence … More…

Renoir found at flea market returned to museum by Virginia court
Renoir found at flea market returned to museum by Virginia court

Renoir found at flea market returned to museum by Virginia court

Renoir found at flea market returned to museum by Virginia court – the result we inevitable — you cannot pass good title on a stolen work of art.  

Painting of the Day (SOLD): G.G. Kilburne’s “The Saga of John Peel: Then Here’s to John Peel”
Painting of the Day (SOLD): G.G. Kilburne’s “The Saga of John Peel: Then Here’s to John Peel”

Painting of the Day (SOLD): G.G. Kilburne’s “The Saga of John Peel: Then Here’s to John Peel”

The Saga of John Peel: Then Here’s to John Peel.  And here is the final chapter of the 4 part series by George Goodwin Kilburne (1839-1924) that we sold earlier this week.   And in case you are interested in … More…

Philadelphia Museum Lands a Major Gift, More on the Krugier Collection & Christie’s Loses Another Specialist
Philadelphia Museum Lands a Major Gift, More on the Krugier Collection & Christie’s Loses Another Specialist

Philadelphia Museum Lands a Major Gift, More on the Krugier Collection & Christie’s Loses Another Specialist

Philadelphia Museum Lands a Major Gift – here are three interesting art world stories.   The first is about the Sachs collection of contemporary art — a majority of which will be donated to the Philadelphia Museum of Art.  Included are … More…

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE – NEW!!) Erik Koeppel’s “Evening in the Yosemite Valley”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE – NEW!!) Erik Koeppel’s “Evening in the Yosemite Valley”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE – NEW!!) Erik Koeppel’s “Evening in the Yosemite Valley”

Evening in the Yosemite Valley.  

Painting of the Day (recently SOLD): G.G. Kilburne’s “The Saga of John Peel: And I’ve Followed Him”
Painting of the Day (recently SOLD): G.G. Kilburne’s “The Saga of John Peel: And I’ve Followed Him”

Painting of the Day (recently SOLD): G.G. Kilburne’s “The Saga of John Peel: And I’ve Followed Him”

The Saga of John Peel: And I’ve Followed Him.  Here is part three of the four part series of paintings by George Goodwin Kilburne (1839-1924) that we sold this week.  

The Fascination of the Unfinished – Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Fascination of the Unfinished – Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Fascination of the Unfinished – Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Fascination of the Unfinished – interesting article by Roberta Smith (NY Times) about the unfinished paintings on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.  Included are works by Tintoretto, Ingres, Rousseau, Durer and Degas.      

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE – NEW!!) Warner Friedman’s “A Falling Barometer”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE – NEW!!) Warner Friedman’s “A Falling Barometer”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE – NEW!!) Warner Friedman’s “A Falling Barometer”

A Falling Barometer.

Happy New… MoMA
Happy New… MoMA

Happy New… MoMA

MoMA has finally unveiled their plans for a major expansion and renovation, and most controversially, their plan to reduce the American Folk Art Museum to rubble. The mock-up images show what will be a sleek and open layout, everything that … More…

Utah Art Center’s Eviction Suit Settled
Utah Art Center’s Eviction Suit Settled

Utah Art Center’s Eviction Suit Settled

When the Central Utah Art Center (CUAC) began featuring nude artworks in their exhibition program, the city of Ephraim evicted them from their location.  While city officials claim they were unhappy with the CUAC’s outreach programs, the center argued that … More…

The PALM BEACH Jewelry, Art & Antique Show – Your Complimentary Ticket
The PALM BEACH Jewelry, Art & Antique Show – Your Complimentary Ticket

The PALM BEACH Jewelry, Art & Antique Show – Your Complimentary Ticket

2014 Palm Beach Show Complimentary Ticket.  We also just received our batch of complimentary tickets to the Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show.  Again, all you need to do is print out the number you need and bring them … More…

Complimentary Ticket to the 2014 Naples Art, Antique & Jewelry Show
Complimentary Ticket to the 2014 Naples Art, Antique & Jewelry Show

Complimentary Ticket to the 2014 Naples Art, Antique & Jewelry Show

Complimentary Ticket to the Naples Show.  I know some of you have been waiting for this … so all you need to do is click on the link and print out your complimentary ticket.   The Naples show runs from … More…

Cairo artists take creative energy to the streets
Cairo artists take creative energy to the streets

Cairo artists take creative energy to the streets

While the recent revolution has had a significant impact on Egyptian society, self expressionism has flourished, leading to an outpouring creativity in the public space. Most notably, street art now adorns many of the walls throughout Cairo. While street art, … More…