Dealer Perry Rubenstein cuts plea bargain
We reported on this case last year and now it seems that disgraced art dealer Perry Rubenstein has taken responsibility for his dishonest acts. While this wasn’t a violent crime, I am still wondering if 180 days in a … More…
Antique clock worth $425K stolen from Chicago Show
Word spread quickly across the exhibition floor that someone, or some persons, made off with an antique clock from one of the exhibitors at the show we attended this past weekend. The item, valued at $425,000, was in a display case in … More…
The Young & The Worth….
We are big supporters of young artists and have put our money where our mouth is; however, these graduating artists are a pretty risky ‘investment’ (if you must use that word). While a few might make it big, I would bet that … More…
Basquiat Takes The Lead
It did not take long for the name of the $110M buyer to surface … Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa. He posted a picture of himself with the painting on Instagram shortly after the sale. It now appears that Basquiat is the … More…
Post-War and Contemporary — Nice Job!
Many may have thought that yesterday’s stock market’s drop of over 370 points would have a chilling effect on the art market; however, last night’s sale of Postwar and Contemporary art at Christie’s proved that those with money still believe in … More…
Bidders move fast for Modern sculptures at Sotheby’s New York
Another “test” of the art market took place last night. I say “test” because I do not believe that these specific sales can really give you a complete understanding of the art market’s health. All they tell you is … were … More…
Working With A Blank Canvas – We Call It…
We are in Chicago, getting ready to setup for the upcoming exhibition. Sometimes it is nice to start with a really blank canvas (we will post some after shots later today or tomorrow). You know, if this were a Contemporary … More…
Last Night’s Sale of Impressionist & Modern Works
Since I am in Chicago, I was only able to watch the sale online and while it did take a long time for some lots to sell, there appeared to be serious competition for a few of them. What this particular sale says … More…
Recovering Art Market Attracts Trophy Works — Really? Does Not Sound Like It!
Can you really determine the health of the art market when the main salerooms have pre-sold over $500M worth of art already? Why are those trophy works on the market? Might it be that the auction rooms have guaranteed they will sell … More…
LA Gallery Says It Was Sold Forged Warhols
Los Angeles’s Revolver Gallery has sued Brian and Ana Walshe for selling them 2 forged Andy Warhol silkscreens for $80,000. Ron Rivlin, of Revolver Gallery, bought the works on eBay and when they were delivered, all of the supporting documentation turned … More…
AVAILABLE: Dietz Edzard’s “La Famille dans la Loge”
Source: La Famille dans la Loge – this is one of the largest and most important paintings by Dietz Edzard to have appeared on the market; it comes from a private collection and is in perfect condition. Dr. Gerd Muehsam states, in … More…
Crossing Boudaries with Julie Bell
For all our fans of Julie Bell‘s work, here is a recent interview she did with Walt Morton that was published by Poets and Artists. It gives Julie’s perspective on her art and there are many amazing images … including Peacock … More…