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Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – William Bouguereau’s “Premières Caresses”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – William Bouguereau’s “Premières Caresses”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – William Bouguereau’s “Premières Caresses”

Premières Caresses.  Here is one we sold a number of years ago by the 19th century French Academic master William A. Bouguereau (1825-1905).  

Magritte’s Weird Eyes, Nude Torsos Amuse; Indiana LOVE
Magritte’s Weird Eyes, Nude Torsos Amuse; Indiana LOVE

Magritte’s Weird Eyes, Nude Torsos Amuse; Indiana LOVE

Magritte’s Weird Eyes, Nude Torsos Amuse; Indiana LOVE – here are two shows that are currently on view in NYC: “Magritte: The Mystery of the Ordinary, 1926-1938” runs through Jan. 12 at the Museum of Modern Art AND “Robert Indiana: Beyond Love” runs … More…

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) – Brandon Drake’s “Baseball”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) – Brandon Drake’s “Baseball”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) – Brandon Drake’s “Baseball”

Baseball.  Here is a real gem by the very talented Brandon Drake that we recently added to the Online Inventory.  This painting, along with a few others by the artist, is featured in our booth at the Affordable Art Fair … More…

Paintng of the Day (SOLD archives) – Edouard Cortes’s “Chalet de jardin, Normandie”
Paintng of the Day (SOLD archives) – Edouard Cortes’s “Chalet de jardin, Normandie”

Paintng of the Day (SOLD archives) – Edouard Cortes’s “Chalet de jardin, Normandie”

Chalet de jardin, Normandie.  Here is another painting that hit the SOLD archives this week … an very nice Cortes garden scene.  

Ferrari GTO Becomes Most Expensive Car at $52 Million
Ferrari GTO Becomes Most Expensive Car at $52 Million

Ferrari GTO Becomes Most Expensive Car at $52 Million

Ferrari GTO Becomes Most Expensive Car at $52 Million – amazing prices being paid for amazing and rare autos.    

Do you really know what you are selling? By Howard Rehs
Do you really know what you are selling? By Howard Rehs

Do you really know what you are selling? By Howard Rehs

Do you really know what you are selling? By Howard Rehs – a new posting on the Art, Antiques and Luxury Design Blog.  

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) – Francois Brunery’s “A Question of Theology”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) – Francois Brunery’s “A Question of Theology”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) – Francois Brunery’s “A Question of Theology”

A Question of Theology.  Here is a great cardinal painting by the 19th century Italian artist Francois Brunery’s (1849-1926).  

HSBC May Make $19.5 Million in Canaletto Sale
HSBC May Make $19.5 Million in Canaletto Sale

HSBC May Make $19.5 Million in Canaletto Sale

HSBC May Make $19.5 Million in Canaletto Sale – a pair of paintings by Canaletto, owned by HSBC, will be auctioned off this December in London.  The pair have been entered as one lot and carry an estimate of £8 – … More…

Warhol’s $60 Million Coke Faces Koons, Richter in Auction
Warhol’s $60 Million Coke Faces Koons, Richter in Auction

Warhol’s $60 Million Coke Faces Koons, Richter in Auction

Warhol’s $60 Million Coke Faces Koons, Richter in Auction – the hype is starting … this season will be an interesting one.  

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Daniel Ridgway Knight’s “On the Path at Dusk, Rolleboise”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Daniel Ridgway Knight’s “On the Path at Dusk, Rolleboise”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Daniel Ridgway Knight’s “On the Path at Dusk, Rolleboise”

On the Path at Dusk, Rolleboise.  We are pleased to report that this fabulous dusk scene by Daniel Ridgway Knight (1839-1924) has found a new home.    

Signed, Sealed, and BEING DELIVERED!
Signed, Sealed, and BEING DELIVERED!

Signed, Sealed, and BEING DELIVERED!

Our boxes for The Affordable Art Fair were picked up this morning and are en-route to The Tunnel.   We hope to see you all there this week! For more information on The Affordable Art Fair and our upcoming shows … More…

Pa. art exhibit with strobe lights closed after seizures reported
Pa. art exhibit with strobe lights closed after seizures reported

Pa. art exhibit with strobe lights closed after seizures reported

I have a difficult time understanding the “artistic” nature of strobe lights and smoke machines but Kurt Hentschalger creates art installations which result in a “loss of spatial orientation.” Unfortunately for Hentschalger, no one will be viewing his most recent … More…

Affordable Art Fair starts Oct. 3 in New York
Affordable Art Fair starts Oct. 3 in New York

Affordable Art Fair starts Oct. 3 in New York

COME SEE US AT THE AFFORDABLE ART FAIR, OCTOBER 3 –  6 AT THE TUNNEL, 269 11TH AVENUE!   Where will we be next?   Affordable Art Fair starts Oct. 3 in New York

The Forgotten Godmother Of Dia’s Artists
The Forgotten Godmother Of Dia’s Artists

The Forgotten Godmother Of Dia’s Artists

The Forgotten Godmother Of Dia’s Artists –  Here is an article by Michael Kimmelman from 2003 about Virginia Dwan who, as I mentioned in an earlier post, is donating 250 works of art to the National Gallery.

Bloomberg Will Chair Serpentine Gallery
Bloomberg Will Chair Serpentine Gallery

Bloomberg Will Chair Serpentine Gallery

Bloomberg Will Chair Serpentine – here is some interesting news … it was recently announced that Mayor Michael Bloomberg will chair the Serpentine Gallery in London.  The gallery, which exhibits modern and contemporary art, attracts about 800,000 visitors each year.   … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD ARCHIVES) Erik Koeppel’s “Florida Palm at Sunset”
Painting of the Day (SOLD ARCHIVES) Erik Koeppel’s “Florida Palm at Sunset”

Painting of the Day (SOLD ARCHIVES) Erik Koeppel’s “Florida Palm at Sunset”

Florida Palm at Sunset.