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It Always Seems to be About the Money – Thomas Cole for sale???
It Always Seems to be About the Money – Thomas Cole for sale???

It Always Seems to be About the Money – Thomas Cole for sale???

Attorney General’s Office Voices Concern About Sale of Hudson River School Painting – A little more on the Seward House Historic Museum’s desire to sell Thomas Cole’s 1839 painting Portage Falls on the Genesee.  5 years ago its estimate value was … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Charles T. Frere’s “Fontaine Sidi Yacoub”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Charles T. Frere’s “Fontaine Sidi Yacoub”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Charles T. Frere’s “Fontaine Sidi Yacoub”

Fontaine Sidi Yacoub.  Another really nice 19th century French Orientalist painting by Charles Theodore Frere (1814-1888) that we sold a number of years ago.  

Nineteen arrested over museum thefts in series of dawn raid across UK
Nineteen arrested over museum thefts in series of dawn raid across UK

Nineteen arrested over museum thefts in series of dawn raid across UK

Nineteen arrested over museum thefts in series of dawn raid across UK – this is a pretty interesting article about the arrest of 19 individuals across England and Northern Ireland in connection with 6 thefts that took place last year.  The … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Paul Viry’s “Le duo”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Paul Viry’s “Le duo”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Paul Viry’s “Le duo”

Le duo.  Here is a really nice painting by the 19th century French Academic artist Paul Viry (1832-1913) that we sold earlier this year; we believe this may be the painting he exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1876.  

A National Oversight at the Museum of Modern Art
A National Oversight at the Museum of Modern Art

A National Oversight at the Museum of Modern Art

A National Oversight at the Museum of Modern Art – currently on view at the MOMA: American Modern: Hopper to O’Keeffe (through January 26) features a selection of American art, from their collection, made between 1915 and 1950.  Included are works … More…

Louis Aston Knight – Alain Fleischer | Normandy Impressionist Festival
Louis Aston Knight – Alain Fleischer | Normandy Impressionist Festival

Louis Aston Knight – Alain Fleischer | Normandy Impressionist Festival

Louis Aston Knight – Alain Fleischer | Normandy Impressionist Festival.  Just a final reminder that the Louis Aston Knight exhibition in Evreux, France, ends on September 22.  

Painting of the Day (hitting the SOLD archives this week) – John Stobart’s “Venice, Bridge of Sighs”
Painting of the Day (hitting the SOLD archives this week) – John Stobart’s “Venice, Bridge of Sighs”

Painting of the Day (hitting the SOLD archives this week) – John Stobart’s “Venice, Bridge of Sighs”

Venice, Bridge of Sighs.  Here is a fabulous moonlight painting by the contemporary American artist John Stobart (b.1929) that arrived at its new home this week.  

In pictures: Street art of Sao Paulo
In pictures: Street art of Sao Paulo

In pictures: Street art of Sao Paulo

With support from local authorities, graffiti artists have been able to produce incredible works throughout Sao Paulo. Check out these impressive murals that will adorn the city for years to come.   In pictures: Street art of Sao Paulo.

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Edouard L. Cortes’ “Champs Elysees, Lido”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Edouard L. Cortes’ “Champs Elysees, Lido”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Edouard L. Cortes’ “Champs Elysees, Lido”

Champs Elysees, Lido.  Here is another , more recent, sold painting by the 20th century French artist Edouard Leon Cortes (1882-1969).  

Jan Krugier’s $170 Million Collection to be Sold in New York
Jan Krugier’s $170 Million Collection to be Sold in New York

Jan Krugier’s $170 Million Collection to be Sold in New York

Picasso Friend $170 Million Collection in New York Sale – Works from the Geneva based dealer Jan Krugier will be sold in NY this November … included will be 30 works by Picasso, with one piece estimated to bring $25-$35M, and … More…

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) John Stobart’s “Nantucket, Brant Point Light”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) John Stobart’s “Nantucket, Brant Point Light”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) John Stobart’s “Nantucket, Brant Point Light”

Nantucket, Brant Point Light, available at Rehs Contemporary Galleries.  

Painting of the Day (NEW & AVAILABLE) – Edouard Cortes’ “Rue de Petit Pont”
Painting of the Day (NEW & AVAILABLE) – Edouard Cortes’ “Rue de Petit Pont”

Painting of the Day (NEW & AVAILABLE) – Edouard Cortes’ “Rue de Petit Pont”

Rue de Petit Pont.  Here  is a view of Notre Dame by Edouard Cortes (1882-1969) that we have never seen before.  

Accused Art Thief Won’t Reveal Where Works Are Hidden
Accused Art Thief Won’t Reveal Where Works Are Hidden

Accused Art Thief Won’t Reveal Where Works Are Hidden

Accused Art Thief Won’t Reveal Where Works Are Hidden – more from the Dutch art theft.  The defendant’s lawyer was fined 5,000 lei ($1,488) for wearing blue-suede sneakers to court … glad I am not a lawyer!!  

White Diamond is Expected to Bring More Than $28M
White Diamond is Expected to Bring More Than $28M

White Diamond is Expected to Bring More Than $28M

Pink Diamond’s $45.6 Million Tops Prices Before HK Sale – will the ICE continue to remain hot … guess we will find out shortly when this 118.28 carat white diamond comes across the block in Asia.      

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) John Kuhn’s “Fire Truck”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) John Kuhn’s “Fire Truck”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) John Kuhn’s “Fire Truck”

Fire Truck, available at Rehs Contemporary Galleries.  

Resurrecting Chagall’s Jewish Jesus
Resurrecting Chagall’s Jewish Jesus

Resurrecting Chagall’s Jewish Jesus

“Marc Chagall’s Crucifixions are in a startling Jewish Museum show that overturns popular notions of his work”     Resurrecting Chagall’s Jewish Jesus