Sotheby’s London – The Orientalists
On April 30th, Sotheby’s presented their selection of 19th century Orientalist paintings and, at times, the desert heat took its toll. Taking the top two slots were paintings by Jean-Leon Gérôme: Rider and His Steed in the Desert hammered at … More…
For the North – Bonhams 19th Century European
All those years of procrastinating on homework assignments and book reports are finally paying off! This last week of the month has seen a flurry of auctions, and since the newsletter is due out any minute, we’re cramming to cover … More…
The Orientalists At Christie’s – Thank Goodness For Bauernfeind!
On April 29th, Christie’s London presented a small selection of 19th-century Orientalist paintings and the overall results were rather disappointing. The top lot of the sale was Gustav Bauernfeind’s Forecourt of the Umayyad Mosque, Damascus (1890) which carried an Estimate on … More…
The Purloined Thumb!
As one of China’s most prized relics, the Chinese government spent years reviewing the Franklin Institute’s security before agreeing to loan 10 life-sized terracotta soldiers dating back 2000 years. Unfortunately, the institute dropped the ball when they threw an “Ugly … More…
Why Does Our Legal System Allow This?
A few months ago we received an email from a writer at ArtNet asking if we wanted to comment on a lawsuit that was filed claiming our website (and those of over 100 other dealers) was not ADA compliant. What? Whoever … More…
The Bright Side of the Art World’s Dark Side
Sometimes the Dark Side of the art world turns Bright. A two-decade-long search for Picasso’s Buste de Femme (dora Maar) came to an end last month when Dutch investigator Arthur Brand, announced its recovery. The painting, which hung in Picasso’s home … More…
Comments on the Art Market – Volume 220
This month we cover the upcoming Julie Bell Solo Exhibition; In the News (stories about the gallery, or quotes from our staff); Stocks & Crypto; Tales from the Dark Side; Really!; How To Safely Navigate The Art Market: Quality; Is … More…
Is It Important To Have Certain Works Authenticated? You Tell Me!
We hear a great deal about authenticity, expertise, and certificates of authenticity. All are important things to consider when looking at a work of art … especially if you plan on buying it. One troubling aspect of the art world … More…
Heir’s Recover the 7th of 160+ Artworks Looted by the Nazis
Escaping the Nazi regime in 1938, Gottlieb and Mathilde Kraus fled Vienna, leaving behind their prized art collection of over 160 works. Now, after eight years of negotiations, their 17th-century painting attributed to Jan van der Heyden, View of a Dutch Square, is … More…
The 19th-Century Sale – Bonhams London
Towards the end of February, Bonhams London, presented their 19th-century European, Victorian and British Impressionist Art sale. Taking the top two spots were Orientalist works by Ludwig Deutsch that were bought by the seller almost 50 years ago – so … More…
How To Safely Navigate The Art Market: Quality
Another key component to consider when buying art is quality – or, where, on a scale of 1 – 10, does any specific work stand in relation to their oeuvre? During your art world journey, many works will be available … More…
UPCOMING EXHIBITION: Julie Bell’s First Solo Show; Lush.
This May, Rehs Contemporary will unveil a series of new works from Julie Bell at her first solo exhibition, Lush. The body of work put forth is a culmination of more than a year’s work… and a lifetime of examining … More…
Review: I Observe @ Rehs Contemporary Galleries by David Molesky — PoetsArtists
A very nice review in PoetsArtists, by David Molesky, of our current exhibition – I Observe. David attended the opening and talked with a number of the artists whose works are on display. The exhibit will continue through March 29th … More…
Bigger isn’t always better – Christie’s Impressionist & Modern – London
On February 27th, Christie’s hosted a trio of evening sales in succession… they then decided to turn around and give the results as if it was a single sale… I genuinely cannot explain the warped minds behind their press department – for … More…
Get ’em while they’re fresh – Sotheby’s Impressionist & Modern (and Surrealist) – London
On February 26th, Sotheby’s hosted a pair of back-to-back evening sales featuring Impressionist & Modern works as well as a selection Surrealist works. While the top three lots all came from the Impressionist & Modern offerings, I’ll give the overall … More…
How To Safely Navigate The Art Market: The Artist’s Quintessential Image/Style
When considering the purchase of a specific artist’s work, it is advisable to learn what they are famous for – their quintessential, or what some people call their signature image/style. Were they known for their still life, landscapes, cityscapes, portraits, … More…