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Jack Beal, Optimistic New Realist Painter, Dies at 82
Jack Beal, Optimistic New Realist Painter, Dies at 82

Jack Beal, Optimistic New Realist Painter, Dies at 82

Jack Beal, Optimistic New Realist Painter, Dies at 82 – a leading member of a young group of artist from the 1960s and 70s who rejected the Abstract Expressionist movement in favor of Realism.   Beal was known for his minutely … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – William Bouguereau’s “Pendant l’Orage”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – William Bouguereau’s “Pendant l’Orage”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – William Bouguereau’s “Pendant l’Orage”

Pendant l’Orage.  Here is a wonderful 19th century French Academic painting by William A. Bouguereau (1825-1905) that we sold back in the 1980s … more than 100 years after it was created.  

Richard Avedon Portraits Go to Israel Museum & Koons Up For Sale
Richard Avedon Portraits Go to Israel Museum & Koons Up For Sale

Richard Avedon Portraits Go to Israel Museum & Koons Up For Sale

Richard Avedon Portraits Go to Israel Museum – here are two interesting stories.  The first is about a series of Richard Avedon photographs that are being donated to the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.  The second discusses Balloon Dog (Orange); a Jeff … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – George S. Knowles’ “The Duet”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – George S. Knowles’ “The Duet”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – George S. Knowles’ “The Duet”

The Duet. Here is a late British Victorian painting by George Sheridan Knowles (1863-1931) that we sold many years ago.  

Shows at Asia Society and N.Y.U. Grey Art Gallery
Shows at Asia Society and N.Y.U. Grey Art Gallery

Shows at Asia Society and N.Y.U. Grey Art Gallery

Shows at Asia Society and N.Y.U. Grey Art Gallery –  Two shows in New York show that Modernism was a global movement.  “Iran Modern” runs through Jan. 5 at Asia Society Museum, 725 Park Avenue, at 70th Street and “Modern Iranian … More…

‘Capturing Realism’ at Misericordia University
‘Capturing Realism’ at Misericordia University

‘Capturing Realism’ at Misericordia University

‘Capturing Realism’ –  another story about the upcoming Capturing Realism show at the Pauly Friedman Art Gallery, Misericordia University.  This article features the work of Helen Crispino … you can also see some of her work on our web site.  

Capturing Realism: Biennial art exhibit features work of local , global artists
Capturing Realism: Biennial art exhibit features work of local , global artists

Capturing Realism: Biennial art exhibit features work of local , global artists

Broad strokes: Biennial art exhibit features work of local , global artists – This amazing exhibition will open at Misericordia University’s Pauly Freedman Art Gallery this Saturday – the opening reception will run from 5 – 8 pm.  The show’s general … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Albert T. Furcy de Lavault’s “Roses”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Albert T. Furcy de Lavault’s “Roses”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Albert T. Furcy de Lavault’s “Roses”

Roses.  A lovely still life by the 19th century French artist Albert Tibule Furcy de Lavault (1847-1915) that we sold many years ago.  

London’s Mayfair District Lures New York Galleries
London’s Mayfair District Lures New York Galleries

London’s Mayfair District Lures New York Galleries

London’s Mayfair District Lures New York Galleries – as the art market keeps on growing and more galleries look for space, rents will keep on increasing.  Guess that is a good thing.  

Painting of the Day (SOLD ARCHIVES) Barry Oretsky’s “The Wall”
Painting of the Day (SOLD ARCHIVES) Barry Oretsky’s “The Wall”

Painting of the Day (SOLD ARCHIVES) Barry Oretsky’s “The Wall”

L’shana Tova! Happy New Years! The Wall.  

Small Painting Found In Cupboard Revealed To Be $400,000 Masterpiece
Small Painting Found In Cupboard Revealed To Be $400,000 Masterpiece

Small Painting Found In Cupboard Revealed To Be $400,000 Masterpiece

Bought over a decade ago for around 30 pounds this postcard sized painting now has an estimate worth of $400,000.  Rob Darvell has kept his small painting in  a cupboard for years and is now being described as a “lost … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Eugene A. Girardet’s “The Wailing Wall”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Eugene A. Girardet’s “The Wailing Wall”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Eugene A. Girardet’s “The Wailing Wall”

The Wailing Wall.  An amazing work by the 19th century French Orientalist artist Eugene Alexis Girardet (1853-1907).  This one passed through our hands just a few short years ago.  

Laura Knight Portraits – at the National Portrait Gallery, London
Laura Knight Portraits – at the National Portrait Gallery, London

Laura Knight Portraits – at the National Portrait Gallery, London

Laura Knight Portraits – Exhibition. In case you are in London before October 13 … here is a nice exhibition featuring the portraits of Dame Laura Knight (1877-1970).  

Painting of the Day (SOLD ARCHIVES) Ben Bauer’s “Waxing Gibbous at Pre-Dusk”
Painting of the Day (SOLD ARCHIVES) Ben Bauer’s “Waxing Gibbous at Pre-Dusk”

Painting of the Day (SOLD ARCHIVES) Ben Bauer’s “Waxing Gibbous at Pre-Dusk”

A sold work by Ben Bauer, Waxing Gibbous at Pre-Dusk.  

Challenge to De Chirico authentication board
Challenge to De Chirico authentication board

Challenge to De Chirico authentication board

Surrealist artist, De Chirico, would date his works earlier then they were truly painted. Why? Simply because his earlier works were in greater demand.  Now, the De Chirico authentication board dealing with collectors challenging the works.   Challenge to De … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Julien Dupre’s “Une gardeuse d’oie”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Julien Dupre’s “Une gardeuse d’oie”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Julien Dupre’s “Une gardeuse d’oie”

Une gardeuse d’oie.  Here is a fabulous painting by the 19th century French Realist artist Julien Dupre (1851-1910) that we sold many years ago.