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Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Charles Jacque’s “A Shepherdess Resting with Her Flock”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Charles Jacque’s “A Shepherdess Resting with Her Flock”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Charles Jacque’s “A Shepherdess Resting with Her Flock”

A Shepherdess Resting with Her Flock. Here is a classic example of the 19th century French artist Charles Emile Jacque’s (1813-1894) work that passed through the gallery’s hands about 10-12 years ago.  

Titian’s New Way to Heaven – Assumption of the Virgin
Titian’s New Way to Heaven – Assumption of the Virgin

Titian’s New Way to Heaven – Assumption of the Virgin

Titian’s New Way to Heaven | Assumption of the Virgin – Karen Wilkin’s thoughts on Titian’s Assumption of the Virgin – a 23 foot tall masterpiece created when the artist was just 28.  

Alfred Munnings: Out in the Open at the National Sporting Museum & Library
Alfred Munnings: Out in the Open at the National Sporting Museum & Library

Alfred Munnings: Out in the Open at the National Sporting Museum & Library

Alfred Munnings: Out in the Open | National Sporting Museum & Library – One of the most important British Sporting artists of the 20th century – Sir Alfred Munnings – is the subject of an exhibition at the National Sporting Museum … More…

The Newport Antiques Show – July 26 – 28 – Discount Coupon
The Newport Antiques Show – July 26 – 28 – Discount Coupon

The Newport Antiques Show – July 26 – 28 – Discount Coupon

The Newport Antiques Show (Discount Coupon) – The gallery will be exhibiting at The Newport Antiques Show which opens to the public on July 26th at 10am (Gala Preview Party is July 25). We will be showing paintings by Boudin, Corot, … More…

Looted Art From Cypriot Churches Is Returned by Germany
Looted Art From Cypriot Churches Is Returned by Germany

Looted Art From Cypriot Churches Is Returned by Germany

For more than a decade, Cyprus has been fighting to have art and artifacts returned after they were discovered back in 1997 in Munich. In all, 173 works were deemed to be taken illegally after the Turkish invasion and were … More…

Lego Artist Nathan Sawaya
Lego Artist Nathan Sawaya

Lego Artist Nathan Sawaya

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”

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

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

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

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

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!

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”

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

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

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”

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.