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Munger Donates $34 Million in Stock to Art Gallery & School
Munger Donates $34 Million in Stock to Art Gallery & School

Munger Donates $34 Million in Stock to Art Gallery & School

Munger Donates $34 Million in Stock to Art Gallery, School – The vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Charles Munger, has donated 189 shares to the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery.  189 shares does not sound like much; but … More…

Picasso, Magritte to Tempt VIPs at $2 Billion Art Basel
Picasso, Magritte to Tempt VIPs at $2 Billion Art Basel

Picasso, Magritte to Tempt VIPs at $2 Billion Art Basel

Picasso, Magritte to Tempt VIPs at $2 Billion Art Basel  – now it is time for some of the dealers to strut their stuff.  Art Basel opened yesterday … I am sure the sales reports will start flowing in any minute. … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Louis M. de Schryver’s “The Flower Seller”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Louis M. de Schryver’s “The Flower Seller”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Louis M. de Schryver’s “The Flower Seller”

The Flower Seller. and here is another fabulous little genre painting by the french 19th century artist Louis Marie de Schryver that we sold in 2009 … 111 years after it was painted.  

Happy Birthday Gustave Courbet!
Happy Birthday Gustave Courbet!

Happy Birthday Gustave Courbet!

Happy Birthday Gustave Courbet!! Gustave Courbet Birthday

Kobe Bryant memorabilia lawsuit settled; parents apologize
Kobe Bryant memorabilia lawsuit settled; parents apologize

Kobe Bryant memorabilia lawsuit settled; parents apologize

After a long dispute and just one week before trial, Kobe Bryant and Goldin Auctions came to an agreement where approximately 10% of the original items will be sold. The sale will be comprised of just six items, which may … More…

Gerrit van Honthorst painting seized by Nazis fetches more than $3.3 million at auction
Gerrit van Honthorst painting seized by Nazis fetches more than $3.3 million at auction

Gerrit van Honthorst painting seized by Nazis fetches more than $3.3 million at auction

Painting seized by Nazis fetches more than $3.3 million at auction – Gerrit van Honthorst’s  painting “The Duet,” which was stolen by the Nazis from Jewish art collector Bruno Spiro, just sold for $3.37M.  

London art market woos ‘uber-collectors’ to buoy summer sales
London art market woos ‘uber-collectors’ to buoy summer sales

London art market woos ‘uber-collectors’ to buoy summer sales

London art market woos ‘uber-collectors’ to buoy summer sales – the auction action is about to begin in London … will they be able to beat last years total of just over $1B?  

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Louis Marie de Schryver’s “Parisian Flower Seller”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Louis Marie de Schryver’s “Parisian Flower Seller”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Louis Marie de Schryver’s “Parisian Flower Seller”

Parisian Flower Seller.  here is another fine painting by Louis Marie de Schryver that the gallery sold a number of years ago.  This gem, titled Parisian Flower Seller, was originally painted in 1897 … enjoy!  

Lowry and the Painting of Modern Life – Tate Britain
Lowry and the Painting of Modern Life – Tate Britain

Lowry and the Painting of Modern Life – Tate Britain

LS Lowry: the people’s artist comes in from the cold – an interesting article on the upcoming show at the Tate Britain which opens on June 26 and runs through October 20.  Included is a short biography on the artist.