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Nathan Scheer | June 6, 2026

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Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – William Gosling’s “A Hot Day in the Harvest Field”

August 20, 2013

A Hot Day in the Harvest Field. Here is a beautiful 19th century British Victorian landscape by William Gosling (1824-1883) that was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1877. The gallery sold this painting more than a decade ago.

Dallas Tower Dithers as Glass Roasts Museum Masterpieces

August 20, 2013

Dallas Tower Dithers as Glass Roasts Museum Masterpieces – the battle continues and a solution needs to be found … just too much sunlight for the Nasher Sculpture Center.

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Antoine Bouvard’s “View of the Basin of San Marco”

August 19, 2013

View of the Basin of San Marco. Here is a really nice Venetian scene by Antoine Bouvard (1870-1956) that we sold back in 2011.

Castle Recovers Art Treasure Decade After Thief’s Suicide

August 19, 2013

Castle Recovers Art Treasure Decade After Thief’s Suicide – more from the Dark Side of the art world … though this time it is the recovery of a Renaissance astrolabe (from 1590) that was stolen from a Swedish castle 14 years … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Leon Perrault’s “Sleeping Putto”

August 18, 2013

Sleeping Putto. Here is one from the SOLD archives that fans of 19th century French Academic art will enjoy. This one is by Leon J.B. Perrault (1832 – 1908) and was painted in 1882.

Dutch art heist trial adjourned in Bucharest with fate of paintings unclear

August 18, 2013

Dutch art heist trial adjourned in Bucharest with fate of paintings unclear – the accused now claim that none of the paintings were destroyed and want to make a deal for their return.

Struggling Immigrant Artist Tied to $80 Million New York Fraud

August 17, 2013

Struggling Immigrant Artist Tied to $80 Million New York Fraud – more from the GREED side … additional info on the Knoedler/Rosales mess. It was only a matter of time before we learned who the ‘forger’ was … meet Pei-Shen Qian.

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Emile Munier’s “Feeding the Rabbits”

August 17, 2013

Feeding the Rabbits. Here is a fabulous painting by the 19th century French Academic artist Emile Munier (1840-1895) that we sold a few years ago.

Jasper Johns’s Assistant – James Meyer – Faces Fraud Charges

August 17, 2013

Jasper Johns’s Assistant Faces Fraud Charges – another wonderful example of greed in the art world!

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Henry Woods’ “A Consultation”

August 15, 2013

A Consultation. This interesting painting by the British Victorian artist Henry Woods (1846-1921) was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1916 and sold by the gallery a couple of years ago.

Rewriting the History of Abstract Expressionism

August 15, 2013

Rewriting the History of Abstract Expressionism – running through October 27 at the Parrish Art Museum is Angels, Demons, And Savages: Pollock, Ossorio, Dubuffet. This exhibit is attempting to update the history of Abstract Expressionism by placing Ossorio on equal footing … More…

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) – Justin Wood’s “Beer and Peanuts”

August 14, 2013

Too early for a brew? I don’t think so… Check out this excellent work by Justin Wood, titled Beer and Peanuts.

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Eloise H. Stannard’s “Still Life of Poppies & White Lilacs”

August 14, 2013

Still Life of Poppies & White Lilacs. Here is a very nice 19th century British Victorian still life by Eloise Harriet Stannard (fl.1852-1893) from the gallery’s sold archives.

James Bond Lotus Joins Lord’s $26 Million Racers in Sale

August 14, 2013

James Bond Lotus Joins Lord’s $26 Million Racers in Sale – it appears that a lot of people are ready to cash in on the demand for automotive works of art; and why not, when certain classic cars are now selling … More…

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) John Stobart’s “Nantucket, Brant Point Light”

August 13, 2013

Nantucket, Brant Point Light.

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Alfred Guillou’s “Morning Bouquet”

August 13, 2013

Morning Bouquet. Here is one of the prettiest Alfred Guillou (1844-1926) paintings we have seen. The gallery sold this work back in 1998.

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Christie’s Old Masters & 19th Century Paintings

Mitsuru Watanabe Shines at Christie’s

Met Museum & Neue Galerie Announce Merger

Looted Painting Found With Nazi Collaborator’s Heirs

COMMENTS ON THE ART MARKET

REHS-ing ARTISTS

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – William Gosling’s “A Hot Day in the Harvest Field”

Dallas Tower Dithers as Glass Roasts Museum Masterpieces

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Antoine Bouvard’s “View of the Basin of San Marco”

Castle Recovers Art Treasure Decade After Thief’s Suicide

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Leon Perrault’s “Sleeping Putto”

Dutch art heist trial adjourned in Bucharest with fate of paintings unclear

Struggling Immigrant Artist Tied to $80 Million New York Fraud

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Emile Munier’s “Feeding the Rabbits”

Jasper Johns’s Assistant – James Meyer – Faces Fraud Charges

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Henry Woods’ “A Consultation”

Rewriting the History of Abstract Expressionism

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) – Justin Wood’s “Beer and Peanuts”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Eloise H. Stannard’s “Still Life of Poppies & White Lilacs”

James Bond Lotus Joins Lord’s $26 Million Racers in Sale

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) John Stobart’s “Nantucket, Brant Point Light”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Alfred Guillou’s “Morning Bouquet”