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Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Julien Dupre’s “Un Berger et son Troupeau”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Julien Dupre’s “Un Berger et son Troupeau”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Julien Dupre’s “Un Berger et son Troupeau”

Un Berger et son Troupeau.  A very nice painting by the 19th century French Realist artist Julien Dupré (181-1910) that we sold in 2004 … and unlike most of his paintings, this one features a male figure.  

Selling art online: Enter Amazon
Selling art online: Enter Amazon

Selling art online: Enter Amazon

Selling art online: Enter Amazon – an interesting article about selling Fine Art online.  We find that at least in the initial stages of building a relationship, many collectors still want to see and ‘feel’ the work of art before buying. … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Henry J. Breuer’s “Coast of Carmel”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Henry J. Breuer’s “Coast of Carmel”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Henry J. Breuer’s “Coast of Carmel”

Coast of Carmel.  Here is a beautiful California landscape by the American artist Henry J. Breuer (1860-1932) that we sold about 8 years ago.  It is now in a great collection on the West Coast.  

Sam Francis, a master whose work is too rarely seen
Sam Francis, a master whose work is too rarely seen

Sam Francis, a master whose work is too rarely seen

Sam Francis, a master whose work is too rarely seen – For fans of the abstract artist Sam Francis … Sam Francis: Five Decades of Abstract Expressionism From California Collections is on view at the Pasadena Museum of California Art through Jan. … More…

Strokes of Genius 6 Winners Announced
Strokes of Genius 6 Winners Announced

Strokes of Genius 6 Winners Announced

Strokes of Genius 6 Winners Announced – we congratulate all the winners of this year’s competition … especially:   Emma Hirst (High Steaks) – you can see this at our gallery Stephen Yavorski (I Give You My Word) – got that! … More…

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Chris Pousette-Dart’s “Woman and Child”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Chris Pousette-Dart’s “Woman and Child”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Chris Pousette-Dart’s “Woman and Child”

Woman and Child.  

Louvre plans to evacuate collection from Paris to save it from flooding
Louvre plans to evacuate collection from Paris to save it from flooding

Louvre plans to evacuate collection from Paris to save it from flooding

The Louvre plans to set up a large storage facility in northern France.  The museum currently house 460,000 work of art with only 35,000 of which are on display at a time.  The non-displayed pieces are stored in the basement … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Arthur John Elsley’s “Safely Guarded”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Arthur John Elsley’s “Safely Guarded”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Arthur John Elsley’s “Safely Guarded”

Safely Guarded.  Here is a very nice 20th century British Victorian painting by Arthur John Elsley (1860-1952) that was originally painted in 1924 and sold by the gallery in 2006.  

Billionaire Broad Tops Art List; Storm Over Ming Sale
Billionaire Broad Tops Art List; Storm Over Ming Sale

Billionaire Broad Tops Art List; Storm Over Ming Sale

Billionaire Broad Tops Art List; Storm Over Ming Sale – it is really hard to hide today and with a new website about to go live — Larry’s List — the top 3000 collector’s information will be available to anyone who … More…

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Sally Swatland’s “Memories of Summer”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Sally Swatland’s “Memories of Summer”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Sally Swatland’s “Memories of Summer”

See Sally Swatland’s Memories of Summer at the Affordable Art Fair, October 3 – 6 at the Tunnel in Chelsea.  

These saints are ours, Getty says
These saints are ours, Getty says

These saints are ours, Getty says

The Getty Museum has gotten wrapped up in a fight for a 14th-century diptych which was purchased in 1986. In a preemptive attempt to block any legal action against the museum, The Getty has filed a suit in California to … More…

Human chain of protesters planned at London’s National Gallery
Human chain of protesters planned at London’s National Gallery

Human chain of protesters planned at London’s National Gallery

After large budget cuts over the past few years, the PCS (Public and Commercial Services Union) will protest today outside the National Gallery, London.  A human chain made up of museum workers, actors, musicians and writers hope that this direct-action … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Leon Girardet’s “Le Poet”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Leon Girardet’s “Le Poet”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Leon Girardet’s “Le Poet”

Le Poet. Here is a nice 19th century French costume painting by Leon Girardet (1857-1895) that we sold about a decade ago.    

Looted Icons Seized by Dutch Government Return to Cyprus
Looted Icons Seized by Dutch Government Return to Cyprus

Looted Icons Seized by Dutch Government Return to Cyprus

Looted Icons Seized by Dutch Government Return to Cyprus – After the 1974 Turkish invasion, more than 15,000 icons went missing from churches in Cyprus.  Now, some of those works are making their way back home because of a change in … More…

Painting of the Day(AVAILABLE – NEW!!) Tony South’s “Papa Was A…”
Painting of the Day(AVAILABLE – NEW!!) Tony South’s “Papa Was A…”

Painting of the Day(AVAILABLE – NEW!!) Tony South’s “Papa Was A…”

A new work just arrived at the gallery from the UK! Tony South’s, Papa Was A….  

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Georges Croegaert’s “The Finishing Touches”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Georges Croegaert’s “The Finishing Touches”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Georges Croegaert’s “The Finishing Touches”

The Finishing Touches.  Another one for all you fans of the 19th century cardinal paintings … this one is by Georges Croegaert (1848-1923) and hit the sold archives about 18 months ago.