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…
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…
US Medical Giant Finds Forgeries in their Collection
A recent court case has exposed a sneaky “bait-and-switch” scandal, bringing to light the risks of conservation. According to the case, Abbott Laboratories, the US medical giant, came to learn that at least two, and probably many more, works from … More…
One Report Claims The Art Market Is Growing And Millennials Are Active
Natasha Gural (Forbes.com) gives a nice summary of the lengthy Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report. The report claims that the worldwide art market rose by 6% last year to an estimated $67.4 billion — that is an impressive number! … More…
Comments on the Art Market – Volume 219
In this issue we cover our upcoming exhibition I Observe (opens on March 9th at the gallery), Natasha Gural’s article on our recent sale of an important woke by Bakhuyzen, the Charleston Show, Stocks, How To Safely Navigate The Art … More…
How To Safely Navigate The Art Market: A Painting’s Title
In November, I discussed Title as it relates to legal ownership. Now I will delve into the name of a work or its Title. While artists are often very creative, some are not always fastidious about creating interesting and unique … More…
Boring Old Bouguereau Makes for a Surprising New MAM Exhibition
William A. Bouguereau is loved by all who enjoy 19th-century French Academic art, and hated by many who don’t. I have always been impressed by his ability to capture the human form so perfectly, and have had the pleasure of … 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…