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Whitney Saves Douglas Davis’s ‘First Collaborative Sentence’
Whitney Saves Douglas Davis’s ‘First Collaborative Sentence’

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…

Painter Barry Oretsky | NUVO Magazine
Painter Barry Oretsky | NUVO Magazine

Painter Barry Oretsky | NUVO Magazine

Great write up about Barry Oretsky in NUVO Magazine!! Click here to read the article.   …Also, check him out on our website: Available works by: Barry Oretsky  

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Tony South’s “An Englishman in New York”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Tony South’s “An Englishman in New York”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Tony South’s “An Englishman in New York”

Tony South’s An Englishman in New York has finally arrived at the gallery!!  

Lena Nyadbi Roof Painting
Lena Nyadbi Roof Painting

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…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Louis Valtat’s “Grand vase de fleurs”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Louis Valtat’s “Grand vase de fleurs”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Louis Valtat’s “Grand vase de fleurs”

Grand vase de fleurs. here is a wonderful Louis Valtat painting that we sold a number of years ago:  Grand vase de fleurs (c.1918).  

Munger Donates $34 Million in Stock to Art Gallery & School
Munger Donates $34 Million in Stock to Art Gallery & School

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

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…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Louis M. de Schryver’s “The Flower Seller”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Louis M. de Schryver’s “The Flower Seller”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Louis M. de Schryver’s “The Flower Seller”

The Flower Seller. and here is another fabulous little genre painting by the french 19th century artist Louis Marie de Schryver that we sold in 2009 … 111 years after it was painted.  

Happy Birthday Gustave Courbet!
Happy Birthday Gustave Courbet!

Happy Birthday Gustave Courbet!

Happy Birthday Gustave Courbet!! Gustave Courbet Birthday

Kobe Bryant memorabilia lawsuit settled; parents apologize
Kobe Bryant memorabilia lawsuit settled; parents apologize

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…

Gerrit van Honthorst painting seized by Nazis fetches more than $3.3 million at auction
Gerrit van Honthorst painting seized by Nazis fetches more than $3.3 million at auction

Gerrit van Honthorst painting seized by Nazis fetches more than $3.3 million at auction

Painting seized by Nazis fetches more than $3.3 million at auction – Gerrit van Honthorst’s  painting “The Duet,” which was stolen by the Nazis from Jewish art collector Bruno Spiro, just sold for $3.37M.  

London art market woos ‘uber-collectors’ to buoy summer sales
London art market woos ‘uber-collectors’ to buoy summer sales

London art market woos ‘uber-collectors’ to buoy summer sales

London art market woos ‘uber-collectors’ to buoy summer sales – the auction action is about to begin in London … will they be able to beat last years total of just over $1B?  

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Louis Marie de Schryver’s “Parisian Flower Seller”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Louis Marie de Schryver’s “Parisian Flower Seller”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Louis Marie de Schryver’s “Parisian Flower Seller”

Parisian Flower Seller.  here is another fine painting by Louis Marie de Schryver that the gallery sold a number of years ago.  This gem, titled Parisian Flower Seller, was originally painted in 1897 … enjoy!  

Lowry and the Painting of Modern Life – Tate Britain
Lowry and the Painting of Modern Life – Tate Britain

Lowry and the Painting of Modern Life – Tate Britain

LS Lowry: the people’s artist comes in from the cold – an interesting article on the upcoming show at the Tate Britain which opens on June 26 and runs through October 20.  Included is a short biography on the artist.  

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

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”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Louis M. de Schryver’s “A Young Man’s Fancy”

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…