The Billionaire (Rybolovlev), the Picassos and a $30 Million Gift to Shame a Middleman (Bouvier)
Interesting twist in the Rybolovlev / Bouvier skirmish … there is a lot of money to be made at the upper levels of the art market and a lot a issues that can arise. Greed always seems to be the … More…
Has a long-lost painting by a teenaged Rembrandt been discovered in New Jersey?
I am sure the seller will be pretty happy when they receive their check – the work was estimated at $500-$800 and sold for $870,000. It will be interesting to see where it next appears and for how much. To read … More…
Tate’s Constable masterpiece, once Nazi loot, now set to leave UK
More from the Dark Side of the Art World … here is an interesting update on a John Constable painting that is currently in the Tate’s collection. It is amazing to think that this small ‘study’ (about 10 x 12 inches) … More…
The Art of The Broad: A Consensus Collection
Here is Eric Gibson’s take on The Broad … a new museum in Los Angeles named after its founders – Eli and Edythe Broad. If you are a fan of late 20th century art, then this one is for you. … More…