Whitney Saves Douglas Davis’s ‘First Collaborative Sentence’
The restoration process used by many museums is an effort to bring works of art back to the state they left the studio in. Now, many museums are facing a predicament when it comes to restoring some of their “newer … More…
Lena Nyadbi Roof Painting
Last month Imran Quereshi unveiled his controversial installation on the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s roof. The blood stain depiction did not sit well with many viewers but the new “canvas” may have. Artist Lena Nyadbi recently revealed her black and … More…
Munger Donates $34 Million in Stock to Art Gallery & School
Munger Donates $34 Million in Stock to Art Gallery, School – The vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Charles Munger, has donated 189 shares to the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery. 189 shares does not sound like much; but … More…
Picasso, Magritte to Tempt VIPs at $2 Billion Art Basel
Picasso, Magritte to Tempt VIPs at $2 Billion Art Basel – now it is time for some of the dealers to strut their stuff. Art Basel opened yesterday … I am sure the sales reports will start flowing in any minute. … More…
Kobe Bryant memorabilia lawsuit settled; parents apologize
After a long dispute and just one week before trial, Kobe Bryant and Goldin Auctions came to an agreement where approximately 10% of the original items will be sold. The sale will be comprised of just six items, which may … More…
British art to take over billboards in plan to make UK world’s largest gallery
British art to take over billboards in plan to make UK world’s largest gallery – now this is a great idea. The public gets to vote on their favorite works (50 in all) and the winners will be reproduced on 15,000 … More…
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Louis M. de Schryver’s “A Young Man’s Fancy”
A Young Man’s Fancy. here is an incredible painting by the 19th century French artist Louis Marie de Schryver (1862-1942) that the gallery sold a number of years ago. This work was also featured in the Oklahoma City Museum of … More…