3D Printed Sculpture Of Van Goghs Sunflowers Completed
Several weeks ago I posted about the new technology of 3-D printing being used to replicate van Gogh’s “Sunflowers (1888).” Recently completed, it is a pretty fantastic work; printed from wax bronze the shape and brushwork mimics van Gogh’s original … More…
A Rare and Rarely Seen de Kooning, “Untitled V,” Heads to Auction
A Rare and Rarely Seen de Kooning, “Untitled V – not to be outdone by the competition, Sotheby’s announced that they will be offering Willem de Kooning’s Untitled V in their November sale with a $25-$35M estimate. The work was originally … More…
Vandalism Exhibition at the Tate
London’s, Tate Gallery, has opened a new exhibition on the history of cultural vandalism. The works on display are cases of premeditated damages to works of art usually exhibited in public settings. Famous works which experienced damages include Leonardo da … More…
Bacon Triptych of Freud May Sell for Record $95 Million
Bacon Triptych of Freud May Sell for Record $95 Million – this November will prove to be a real test for the strength of the art market. Leading the way will be this 1969 triptych by by Francis Bacon which is … More…
Damien Hirst unveils sculptures in Qatar
Here is something a bit different than dots or preserved animals from Damien Hirst… Giant Fetuses! Monday saw the unveiling of 14 enormous bronze sculptures by the renowned artist. Commissioned by the Qatar Museums Authority, “The Miraculous Journey,” depicts the … More…
The Golden Age of Abstraction: Right Now
When given the terms, Cubism, Classicism, Impressionism or Dadaism certain artists tend to stand out more than others. Works by Cezanne, Bernini, Monet and Duchamp are what I would pair with the given genres. Looking back at the history of … More…
Norman Rockwell Painting Disappears From Storage
Norman Rockwell’s “Sport” bought for over $1 million at Sotheby’s, NYC, auction earlier this year has gone missing. The work had been placed in storage at Welpak Art Moving and Storage in Queens, NY. The storage facility claims to have … More…
Chinese Buying Frenzy Results in $540 Mln Auction Record
Chinese Buying Frenzy Helps Sotheby’s to $540 Mln Record – it appears that the Chinese market is in full swing and the action is as hot as ever. Some of the prices paid are just mind boggling. $30.5M for a … More…
More From The Show — A Few EXTRA Walls
The jeweler across from us – Hollis Reh (no relation) – offered their walls … so we have a number of works in prime locations along the isles and inside their booth — Tony South, James N. Hollingsworth, Julie Bell, … More…