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Sotheby’s London Modern & Contemporary Evening Sale

Nathan Scheer | June 28, 2024

Monet’s London

Kapoor At The Cathedral

Gérôme & Muenier: A French Village’s Painters’ Trail

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Leon Perrault’s “Sleeping Putto”

August 18, 2013

Sleeping Putto. Here is one from the SOLD archives that fans of 19th century French Academic art will enjoy. This one is by Leon J.B. Perrault (1832 – 1908) and was painted in 1882.

Dutch art heist trial adjourned in Bucharest with fate of paintings unclear

August 18, 2013

Dutch art heist trial adjourned in Bucharest with fate of paintings unclear – the accused now claim that none of the paintings were destroyed and want to make a deal for their return.

Struggling Immigrant Artist Tied to $80 Million New York Fraud

August 17, 2013

Struggling Immigrant Artist Tied to $80 Million New York Fraud – more from the GREED side … additional info on the Knoedler/Rosales mess. It was only a matter of time before we learned who the ‘forger’ was … meet Pei-Shen Qian.

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Emile Munier’s “Feeding the Rabbits”

August 17, 2013

Feeding the Rabbits. Here is a fabulous painting by the 19th century French Academic artist Emile Munier (1840-1895) that we sold a few years ago.

Jasper Johns’s Assistant – James Meyer – Faces Fraud Charges

August 17, 2013

Jasper Johns’s Assistant Faces Fraud Charges – another wonderful example of greed in the art world!

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Henry Woods’ “A Consultation”

August 15, 2013

A Consultation. This interesting painting by the British Victorian artist Henry Woods (1846-1921) was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1916 and sold by the gallery a couple of years ago.

Rewriting the History of Abstract Expressionism

August 15, 2013

Rewriting the History of Abstract Expressionism – running through October 27 at the Parrish Art Museum is Angels, Demons, And Savages: Pollock, Ossorio, Dubuffet. This exhibit is attempting to update the history of Abstract Expressionism by placing Ossorio on equal footing … More…

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) – Justin Wood’s “Beer and Peanuts”

August 14, 2013

Too early for a brew? I don’t think so… Check out this excellent work by Justin Wood, titled Beer and Peanuts.

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Eloise H. Stannard’s “Still Life of Poppies & White Lilacs”

August 14, 2013

Still Life of Poppies & White Lilacs. Here is a very nice 19th century British Victorian still life by Eloise Harriet Stannard (fl.1852-1893) from the gallery’s sold archives.

James Bond Lotus Joins Lord’s $26 Million Racers in Sale

August 14, 2013

James Bond Lotus Joins Lord’s $26 Million Racers in Sale – it appears that a lot of people are ready to cash in on the demand for automotive works of art; and why not, when certain classic cars are now selling … More…

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

August 13, 2013

Nantucket, Brant Point Light.

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Alfred Guillou’s “Morning Bouquet”

August 13, 2013

Morning Bouquet. Here is one of the prettiest Alfred Guillou (1844-1926) paintings we have seen. The gallery sold this work back in 1998.

Romanian Art Thief Offers Works in Return for Dutch Trial

August 13, 2013

Romanian Art Thief Offers Works in Return for Dutch Trial – interesting follow-up to the Dutch art theft. Now the suspected ringleader claims to have access to 5 of the stolen paintings and will give them to authorities in exchange for … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – J.O. Banks’s “The Broken Jar”

August 12, 2013

The Broken Jar. A nice 19th century British Victorian painting by J.O. Banks (fl.1856-1873) that we sold a few years ago.

Plunging sales crisis for indigenous art

August 12, 2013

Plunging sales crisis for indigenous art – it appears that since its market height in 2007, Aboriginal art has taken a big hit due to government regulations and economic conditions. Sales hit $26M in 2007 and now they seem to be … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Henry Victor Lesur’s “The Flower Merchant”

August 11, 2013

The Flower Merchant. A very nice painting by the 19th century French artist Henry Victor Lesur (1863-1900).

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Sotheby’s London Modern & Contemporary Evening Sale

Monet’s London

Kapoor At The Cathedral

Gérôme & Muenier: A French Village’s Painters’ Trail

COMMENTS ON THE ART MARKET

REHS-ing ARTISTS

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Leon Perrault’s “Sleeping Putto”

Dutch art heist trial adjourned in Bucharest with fate of paintings unclear

Struggling Immigrant Artist Tied to $80 Million New York Fraud

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Emile Munier’s “Feeding the Rabbits”

Jasper Johns’s Assistant – James Meyer – Faces Fraud Charges

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Henry Woods’ “A Consultation”

Rewriting the History of Abstract Expressionism

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) – Justin Wood’s “Beer and Peanuts”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Eloise H. Stannard’s “Still Life of Poppies & White Lilacs”

James Bond Lotus Joins Lord’s $26 Million Racers in Sale

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

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Alfred Guillou’s “Morning Bouquet”

Romanian Art Thief Offers Works in Return for Dutch Trial

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – J.O. Banks’s “The Broken Jar”

Plunging sales crisis for indigenous art

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Henry Victor Lesur’s “The Flower Merchant”