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The King’s New Portrait Has Some Divided

John Jacob Astor’s Timepiece Sets Titanic Record

John Jacob Astor’s Timepiece Sets Titanic Record

Sotheby’s New York Contemporary Evening Sale

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Lego Artist Nathan Sawaya
Lego Artist Nathan Sawaya

Lego Artist Nathan Sawaya

July 16, 2013

I cannot tell you how many times I limped around the house when I was younger after stepping on one of my brothers legos…which were everywhere! And while he made some pretty awesome pieces I do not think they ever … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – George Armfield’s “King Charles Spaniel and a Terrier”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – George Armfield’s “King Charles Spaniel and a Terrier”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – George Armfield’s “King Charles Spaniel and a Terrier”

July 16, 2013

King Charles Spaniel and a Terrier.  From our SOLD archives … a very nice painting by the 19th century British Victorian artist George Armfield (c.1808-1893).  

Victorian & British Impressionist Sale – Another One Hit Wonder? By Howard Rehs
Victorian & British Impressionist Sale – Another One Hit Wonder? By Howard Rehs

Victorian & British Impressionist Sale – Another One Hit Wonder? By Howard Rehs

July 16, 2013

Victorian & British Impressionist Sale – Another One Hit Wonder? By Howard Rehs – The Art, Antiques and Luxury Design Blog picked up my article on the recent Victorian and British Impressionist sale in London.

Christie’s Sales Rise 9%, Boosted by Record Auction
Christie’s Sales Rise 9%, Boosted by Record Auction

Christie’s Sales Rise 9%, Boosted by Record Auction

July 16, 2013

Christie’s Sales Rise 9%, Boosted by Record Auction – Sales were up, but since they are not a public company we have no idea what their profit was.  In any event, the upper end of the market is still doing well … More…

Fangio Mercedes Racer Sets $29.7 Million Auction Record
Fangio Mercedes Racer Sets $29.7 Million Auction Record

Fangio Mercedes Racer Sets $29.7 Million Auction Record

July 15, 2013

Bonhams held their 20th-anniversary “Festival of Speed” sale last week and in that sale was a true piece of racing history. A new record for a car at auction was set with the 1954 2.5 litre Mercedes-Benz W196 Formula 1 … More…

Artist Prodigy Shorya Mahanot
Artist Prodigy Shorya Mahanot

Artist Prodigy Shorya Mahanot

July 15, 2013

Contemporary abstract artists watch out! Shorya Mahanot is creating works that are easily mistakable for a Jackson Pollock….and he is only 6!   Artist Prodigy Shorya Mahanot

Happy Birthday Rembrandt van Rijn!
Happy Birthday Rembrandt van Rijn!

Happy Birthday Rembrandt van Rijn!

July 15, 2013

Who is the dark and mysterious man glaring out at you when you open up Google today?  It is the legendary 17th century painter, Rembrandt van Rijn. Today marks the Dutch masters 407th birthday! Happy birthday Rembrandt! And…..Today also marks … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Guillaume Seignac’s “Reflections”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Guillaume Seignac’s “Reflections”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Guillaume Seignac’s “Reflections”

July 15, 2013

Reflections. Here is a real nice 19th century French Neo-Classical painting by Guillaume Seignac (1870-1924) that we sold many years ago.  

New Letter Debunks Myths about German Artist Joseph Beuys
New Letter Debunks Myths about German Artist Joseph Beuys

New Letter Debunks Myths about German Artist Joseph Beuys

July 15, 2013

New Letter Debunks Myths about German Artist Joseph Beuys –  here is an interesting article on the ‘fabricated’ story of his wartime years.  

Hamptons Scene: Ackman, Navab, Solomon at Parrish Party
Hamptons Scene: Ackman, Navab, Solomon at Parrish Party

Hamptons Scene: Ackman, Navab, Solomon at Parrish Party

July 15, 2013

Hamptons Scene: Ackman, Navab, Solomon at Parrish Party – some of the .5%ers in the Hamptons.  

Painting (watercolor) of the Day – Alma-Tadema’s “On the Steps of the Capitol”
Painting (watercolor) of the Day – Alma-Tadema’s “On the Steps of the Capitol”

Painting (watercolor) of the Day – Alma-Tadema’s “On the Steps of the Capitol”

July 14, 2013

On the Steps of the Capitol.  Here is a pretty little watercolor by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema (1836-1912) that we sold a few years ago.  

Rossetti drawing of best friend’s wife expected to sell for £1.8m in November
Rossetti drawing of best friend’s wife expected to sell for £1.8m in November

Rossetti drawing of best friend’s wife expected to sell for £1.8m in November

July 14, 2013

Rossetti drawing of best friend’s wife expected to sell for £1.8m – a chalk drawing of Proserpine will be sold in London this November.  The last time it was publicly offered is 1970 when it made £4500.  Now the saleroom is … More…

What makes art a target for attack?
What makes art a target for attack?

What makes art a target for attack?

July 14, 2013

What makes art a target for attack? Jonathan Jones’ take on why art in Great Britain is, and has been, under attack.  

Painting (drawing) of the Day (SOLD archives) – Burne-Jones’s “Christ and the Woman of Samaria at the Well”
Painting (drawing) of the Day (SOLD archives) – Burne-Jones’s “Christ and the Woman of Samaria at the Well”

Painting (drawing) of the Day (SOLD archives) – Burne-Jones’s “Christ and the Woman of Samaria at the Well”

July 13, 2013

Christ and the Woman of Samaria at the Well.  Here is a large drawing by the Pre-Raphaelite artist Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones (1833-1898) that we sold back in the 1980s.  

Robert Therrien Gets a Solo Show at the Albright-Knox
Robert Therrien Gets a Solo Show at the Albright-Knox

Robert Therrien Gets a Solo Show at the Albright-Knox

July 13, 2013

Robert Therrien Gets a Solo Show at the Albright-Knox – more from the contemporary side of the art world.  

Chairwoman of the Hirshhorn Museum Board Cites Issues as She Resigns
Chairwoman of the Hirshhorn Museum Board Cites Issues as She Resigns

Chairwoman of the Hirshhorn Museum Board Cites Issues as She Resigns

July 13, 2013

Chairwoman of the Hirshhorn Museum Board Cites Issues as She Resigns – seems there are some serious issues with the Hirshhorn’s Board members — seems some of it revolves around and $15M inflatable bubble … gotta love the world of contemporary … More…

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