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Selling Off Detroit’s Art Could Depress Global Market
Selling Off Detroit’s Art Could Depress Global Market

Selling Off Detroit’s Art Could Depress Global Market

July 30, 2013

In efforts to recover from the biggest U.S. municipal bankruptcy, Detroit has looked into the liquidation of their $1billion+ art collection at the Detroit Institute of Arts.  The large sum of money would definitely bring relief to the struggling city, … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Albert Goodwin’s “Pastoral Symphony, Guernsey”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Albert Goodwin’s “Pastoral Symphony, Guernsey”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Albert Goodwin’s “Pastoral Symphony, Guernsey”

July 30, 2013

Pastoral Symphony, Guernsey. Here is a lovely 19th century British Victorian landscape by Albert Goodwin (1845-1932) that we sold in the 80s.  

‘Gallery Girls’ Not Renewed for a Second Season
‘Gallery Girls’ Not Renewed for a Second Season

‘Gallery Girls’ Not Renewed for a Second Season

July 30, 2013

‘Gallery Girls’ Not Renewed for a Second Season – oh no!  Thank goodness!!!  

Jewish Museum Plans Art Spiegelman Retrospective
Jewish Museum Plans Art Spiegelman Retrospective

Jewish Museum Plans Art Spiegelman Retrospective

July 30, 2013

Jewish Museum Plans Art Spiegelman Retrospective – Art Spiegelman’s Co-Mix will run from November 8 through March 23.  

Artfully using stained glass to capture solar energy
Artfully using stained glass to capture solar energy

Artfully using stained glass to capture solar energy

July 29, 2013

For years now, I’ve been telling my father that he should install solar panels on the roof of our home. His response has always been, “I would, but they look so ugly.” Now I personally think the positives far outweigh … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – George S. Knowles’ “In the Park”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – George S. Knowles’ “In the Park”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – George S. Knowles’ “In the Park”

July 29, 2013

In the Park.  A pretty 19th century British Victorian painting by George Sheridan Knowles (1863-1931) that we sold many years ago.  

What Should Detroit Do With Its Art?: The Sequel
What Should Detroit Do With Its Art?: The Sequel

What Should Detroit Do With Its Art?: The Sequel

July 29, 2013

What Should Detroit Do With Its Art?: The Sequel – and the same writers ‘rethinking’ of his first thoughts!  

Should Detroit Sell Its Art? : The New Yorker
Should Detroit Sell Its Art? : The New Yorker

Should Detroit Sell Its Art? : The New Yorker

July 29, 2013

Should Detroit Sell Its Art? : The New Yorker.  Another opinion on the potential sale of DIA’s art.  

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) – Eugene Boudin’s “Le Havre, le bassin du commerce”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) – Eugene Boudin’s “Le Havre, le bassin du commerce”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) – Eugene Boudin’s “Le Havre, le bassin du commerce”

July 28, 2013

Le Havre, le bassin du commerce.  A wonderful painting by the 19th century French Impressionist artist Eugene Boudin (1824-1898) that we currently have for sale … you can also see it today in our booth at the Newport Show.   … More…

Ronnie Cutrone, a Warhol Assistant, Dies at 65
Ronnie Cutrone, a Warhol Assistant, Dies at 65

Ronnie Cutrone, a Warhol Assistant, Dies at 65

July 28, 2013

Ronnie Cutrone, a Warhol Assistant, Dies at 65 – One of the more colorful characters from the 60s and 70s art scene.  

Healing Newtown: Local Artists, Supporters Seek Permanent Home
Healing Newtown: Local Artists, Supporters Seek Permanent Home

Healing Newtown: Local Artists, Supporters Seek Permanent Home

July 28, 2013

Healing Newtown: Local Artists, Supporters Seek Permanent Home – here is a wonderful story about the power of art to help heal.

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Lai Fong’s “The Barque Lancashire”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Lai Fong’s “The Barque Lancashire”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Lai Fong’s “The Barque Lancashire”

July 27, 2013

The Barque Lancashire.  Since we are in Newport, here is a nice 19th century marine painting by Lai Fong that we sold many years ago.  

Francis Bacon’s paintbrushes expected to fetch £25,000 at London auction
Francis Bacon’s paintbrushes expected to fetch £25,000 at London auction

Francis Bacon’s paintbrushes expected to fetch £25,000 at London auction

July 27, 2013

Francis Bacon’s paintbrushes expected to fetch £25,000 at London auction – it is amazing to think that some used paint brushes might be worth this sort of money — it will be interesting to see what they actually bring.  

In an uncertain Egypt, street artists rein in their outrage
In an uncertain Egypt, street artists rein in their outrage

In an uncertain Egypt, street artists rein in their outrage

July 27, 2013

In an uncertain Egypt, street artists rein in their outrage – it seems that even the artist (painters, sculptors, musicians, etc.) have toned down their messages … at least for the time being.      

Newport Show – After Shots
Newport Show – After Shots

Newport Show – After Shots

July 27, 2013

Here are a few images of our booth after set up.  

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Charles Hunt’s “Detention”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Charles Hunt’s “Detention”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Charles Hunt’s “Detention”

July 26, 2013

Detention.  Another from that gallery’s sold archives — a wonderful 19th century British Victorian painting by Charles Hunt (1829-1900) … sold back in the 1980s — about 100 years after it was painted.  

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