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Vandalism Exhibition at the Tate
Vandalism Exhibition at the Tate

Vandalism Exhibition at the Tate

London’s, Tate Gallery, has opened a new exhibition on the history of cultural vandalism.  The works on display are cases of premeditated damages to works of art usually exhibited in public settings.  Famous works which experienced damages include Leonardo da … More…

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) – Edouard Cortes’s “La Bazouge-de-Chéméré (Mayenne)”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) – Edouard Cortes’s “La Bazouge-de-Chéméré (Mayenne)”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) – Edouard Cortes’s “La Bazouge-de-Chéméré (Mayenne)”

La Bazouge-de-Chéméré (Mayenne).  Here is one we added to the website yesterday … a village snow scene by the always popular Edouard Cortes (1882-1969).  

Bacon Triptych of Freud May Sell for Record $95 Million
Bacon Triptych of Freud May Sell for Record $95 Million

Bacon Triptych of Freud May Sell for Record $95 Million

Bacon Triptych of Freud May Sell for Record $95 Million  – this November will prove to be a real test for the strength of the art market.  Leading the way will be this 1969 triptych by by Francis Bacon which is … More…

Damien Hirst unveils sculptures in Qatar
Damien Hirst unveils sculptures in Qatar

Damien Hirst unveils sculptures in Qatar

Here is something a bit different than dots or preserved animals from Damien Hirst… Giant Fetuses! Monday saw the unveiling of 14 enormous bronze sculptures by the renowned artist. Commissioned by the Qatar Museums Authority, “The Miraculous Journey,” depicts the … More…

The Golden Age of Abstraction: Right Now
The Golden Age of Abstraction: Right Now

The Golden Age of Abstraction: Right Now

When given the terms, Cubism, Classicism, Impressionism or Dadaism certain artists tend to stand out more than others.  Works by Cezanne, Bernini, Monet and Duchamp are what I would pair with the given genres.  Looking back at the history of … More…

Norman Rockwell Painting Disappears From Storage
Norman Rockwell Painting Disappears From Storage

Norman Rockwell Painting Disappears From Storage

Norman Rockwell’s “Sport” bought for over $1 million at Sotheby’s, NYC, auction  earlier this year has gone missing.  The work had been placed in storage at Welpak Art Moving and Storage in Queens, NY.  The storage facility claims to have … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Edouard Cortes’s “Place de Clichy”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Edouard Cortes’s “Place de Clichy”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Edouard Cortes’s “Place de Clichy”

Place de Clichy.  This one is now winging its way to a new home … a really nice painting by Edouard Cortes (1882-1969).  

Chinese Buying Frenzy Results in $540 Mln Auction Record
Chinese Buying Frenzy Results in $540 Mln Auction Record

Chinese Buying Frenzy Results in $540 Mln Auction Record

Chinese Buying Frenzy Helps Sotheby’s to $540 Mln Record – it appears that the Chinese market is in full swing and the action is as hot as ever.  Some of the prices paid are just mind boggling.   $30.5M for a … More…

Jewish Dealers’ Heirs Claim Treasure Bought by Goering
Jewish Dealers’ Heirs Claim Treasure Bought by Goering

Jewish Dealers’ Heirs Claim Treasure Bought by Goering

Jewish Dealers’ Heirs Claim Treasure Bought by Goering – this will be an interesting case to follow as it is one of the more valuable restitution cases so far … more than $200M.  

More From The Show — A Few EXTRA Walls
More From The Show — A Few EXTRA Walls

More From The Show — A Few EXTRA Walls

The jeweler across from us – Hollis Reh (no relation) – offered their walls … so we have a number of works in prime locations along the isles and inside their booth — Tony South, James N. Hollingsworth, Julie Bell, … More…

Our Booth — Almost Finished
Our Booth — Almost Finished

Our Booth — Almost Finished

Here are some photos of our booth at the Avenue Show just before we left for the day.  

The Avenue Show — Setting Up
The Avenue Show — Setting Up

The Avenue Show — Setting Up

Here are few photos at the beginning of the set-up.  

Painting of the Day (just hitting the SOLD archives) – Justin Wood’s “Beer and Peanuts”
Painting of the Day (just hitting the SOLD archives) – Justin Wood’s “Beer and Peanuts”

Painting of the Day (just hitting the SOLD archives) – Justin Wood’s “Beer and Peanuts”

Beer and Peanuts.  Here is one that found a new home at the Affordable Art Fair … a great Justin Wood!  

Miró found at art handlers
Miró found at art handlers

Miró found at art handlers

Miro’s 1975 “Guadí XIX” has finally been discovered after disappearing three years ago from the Kubo-Kuto Gallery exhibition. The missing work was not reported to police until August 2013 and was quickly recovered.  The Miro was found in the office of Balears Art … More…

Painting of the Day (hitting the SOLD archives) – F. del Campo’s “The Giudecca Canal, Santa Maria del Rosario”
Painting of the Day (hitting the SOLD archives) – F. del Campo’s “The Giudecca Canal, Santa Maria del Rosario”

Painting of the Day (hitting the SOLD archives) – F. del Campo’s “The Giudecca Canal, Santa Maria del Rosario”

The Giudecca Canal, Santa Maria del Rosario.  Here is a very nice early 20th century view of Venice by the Peruvian master Federico del Campo (1837-1923) that just hit the sold archives.  

Leonardo da Vinci painting lost for centuries found in Swiss bank vault
Leonardo da Vinci painting lost for centuries found in Swiss bank vault

Leonardo da Vinci painting lost for centuries found in Swiss bank vault

Leonardo da Vinci painting lost for centuries found in Swiss bank vault – guess with the rising value of art more of these ‘long lost’ treasures will be showing up.