Let It Bleed: The Frightening Scene On The Met’s Roof
This summer you will be able to see the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s newest roof garden artwork. The “landscape” painted by Imran Qureshi, who is from Pakistan, is the first work to be painted directly on the rooftop. The work … More…
Contemporary Art Frenzy
Contemporary Art Frenzy – here is Souren Melikian’s take on the Christie’s blockbuster evening sale. In case you are wondering, when you add up all the works sold at the two main salerooms the total reaches $977.2M … then tack on … More…
Warhol ‘Marilyns’ Lead Muted $79 Million Phillips Sale
Warhol ‘Marilyns’ Lead Muted $79 Million Phillips Sale—the last of this week’s contemporary sales in New York City. This one only squeezed past its low estimate with the help of the buyer’s premium (presale est. $77.5-$105.5). Warhol’s Four Marilyns (a … More…
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Herbert W. Weekes’ “Backyard Gossip”
Painting of the Day: Here is a cute and adorable little British Victorian painting by Herbert W. Weekes that the gallery sold back in the 1980s. Herbert W. Weekes’ Backyard Gossip is a charming portrayal of two dogs engaging in … More…
More on Tonight’s Sale – Holy Moly!
It was an amazing display of people spending money — and a lot different from last night’s session at Sotheby’s. Here, Christie’s blew the doors off the competition. By lot 50 they were up to $377M — and I will … More…
AND Tonight’s Contemporary Sale
The madness continues .. Basquiat makes $43.5M ($25-$35M); Pollock make $52M (est. $25-$35M); Guston make $23M (est. $8-$12M); de Kooning hits $17M (est. $12-$16M); Lichtenstein hits $50M (est. on request). Of the first 39 lots 2 were bought in and … More…
Why Can’t We Take Pictures in Art Museums?
Everyone, smile on 3…1 ,2… “Uhh, excuse me, no pictures please.” I think we are all sick of hearing that when we want to document our adventures through the most epic collections of art as we visit world renowned museums. … More…
Only In America, Or Maybe Not? By Howard Rehs
Only in America, or Maybe Not? By Howard Rehs – I was recently asked if I would contribute to the Art, Antiques and Luxury Design Blog … so here is my first post: some of my favorite questions and comments … More…