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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.  

A Review of ‘Alex Katz,’ at the Nassau County Museum of Art
A Review of ‘Alex Katz,’ at the Nassau County Museum of Art

A Review of ‘Alex Katz,’ at the Nassau County Museum of Art

A Review of ‘Alex Katz,’ at the Nassau County Museum of Art – 45 works from the collection of the Whitney Museum will be on view at the Nassau County Museum in an exhibition titled: Alex Katz: Selections From the Whitney … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Ben Austrian’s “21 Chicks and a Bug”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Ben Austrian’s “21 Chicks and a Bug”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Ben Austrian’s “21 Chicks and a Bug”

21 Chicks and a Bug. A very cute painting by the 19th century American artist Ben Austrian (1870-1921) … we sold this work back in 1989 to Faultless Starch / Bon Ami Co.   In the early 1900s, Ben Austrian … More…

Galleries are Converting Roller Rinks and Airplane Hangers Into Massive Exhibition Spaces
Galleries are Converting Roller Rinks and Airplane Hangers Into Massive Exhibition Spaces

Galleries are Converting Roller Rinks and Airplane Hangers Into Massive Exhibition Spaces

Galleries are Converting Roller Rinks and Airplane Hangers Into Massive Exhibition Spaces – very interesting article … the real question: is bigger better?  Guess that all depends.  

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) Edward A. Portielje’s “Afternoon Tea”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) Edward A. Portielje’s “Afternoon Tea”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) Edward A. Portielje’s “Afternoon Tea”

Afternoon Tea.  A beautiful painting by the 19th century Belgian artist Edward Antoon Portielje (1881-1949) that we sold many years ago.  

Dumping the shark – The Hirst Exhibit
Dumping the shark – The Hirst Exhibit

Dumping the shark – The Hirst Exhibit

Dumping the shark –  A very short follow-up the the Damien Hirst exhibit at the Tate Modern.  The best part is the last line: In 2002, an example of Damien Hirst’s “spot art” was sent to Mars. Thank heaven there is no … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Victor Marais-Milton’s “Education”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Victor Marais-Milton’s “Education”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Victor Marais-Milton’s “Education”

Education.  A very nice example of Victor Marais-Milton’s (1872-1944) work; an artist who followed the footsteps of Vibert and Meissonnier.