Masterpiece looted by Nazis installed at LA museum
In the LA museum a life-sized painting of St. Catherine of Alexandria— painted in Italy around 1615 by Bernardo Strozzi — now hangs on the wall. After being looted by Nazis in World War II the work was given back … More…
Detroit creditors push court to value art collection: filing
Detroit creditors push court to value art collection: filing – the mess in Detroit continues. The creditors claim that even though the museum had their works valued, they have yet to “test the market value”. With over 66,000 works in … More…
‘Scammers’ busted for peddling fake Damien Hirst prints
According the Manhattan DA’s Office, Vincent Lopreto, 48, and his partner, Ronald Bell, 49, of the Jazzartz gallery have been selling hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of fake Damien Hirst prints on eBay and through auction houses. The men … More…
Gallery looks to raise over £11 to keep Van Dyck self-portrait in the UK
London’s National Portrait Gallery has proposed a £12.5m appeal to purchase Van Dyck’s self-portrait, 1640-41. Sold in 2009 at Sotheby’s by the Earl of Jersey for £8.3m, Alfred Bader is the current owner. To acquire the work, the portrait gallery … More…
Apollo’s Black Makes Top 10 Art Power List Led by Koons
Apollo’s Black Makes Top 10 Art Power List Led by Koons – here they are, for 2013 … we missed it again — oh well, there is always next year!! The top 10 players are: 1. Jeff Koons, artist 2. … More…
In Spain, Nine Nabbed in Far-Reaching Picasso and Goya Forgery Ring
Nine people have been arrested for a conspiracy to sell forged works by Picasso, Goya, Manuel Viola, Menchu Gal and Benjamin Palencia in Spain. A well reputable gallery in Madrid has been trying to sell the works to numerous antique … More…
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) George Cole’s “Early Morning on the Tamar, Devon”
Early Morning on the Tamar, Devon. Here is a beautiful British Victorian landscape by George Cole (1810-1883) that we just posted to the Online Inventory. This important work was exhibited at the Royal Society of British Artists in 1872. … More…