Rockwell Leads Sotheby’s New York
A spectacular original by Norman Rockwell, the iconic wartime painter and illustrator for The Saturday Evening Post, was the highlight of the day during Sotheby’s American Art sale on November 22. Which painting commanded seven figures?
Portrait of the Week: Kehinde Wiley, “Duc D’Arenberg”
In this occasional series, Fine Art Today delves into the world of portraiture, highlighting historical and contemporary examples of superb quality and skill. This week: Kehinde Wiley, “Duc D’Arenberg.”
Featured Lot: William-Adolphe Bouguereau, “Gipsy with the Tambourine”
In this ongoing series for Fine Art Today, we take a longer look at the history and features of a soon-to-be-available artwork of note. This week: William-Adolphe Bouguereau, “Gipsy with the Tambourine.”
Art Renewal Center Announces Salon Winners for 2016
It’s arguably the most prestigious, competitive, and exciting art competition for contemporary realism in the world. Now in it’s 12th year, the Art Renewal Center recently announced its newest Salon winners. Who took home the hardware?
Illuminating Untold Stories
Part of the allure of art museums and galleries is their mission to give the public access to cultural heritage and the beautiful creative products that come from bygone eras and individuals. However, there remains an entire world of private collecting, which – together – could easily rival any public institution. A unique opportunity to see works from the private collections of many distinguished figures is almost here. Where?
Who Says Masterpieces Have to Be Large?
It’s that time of year when some of the nation’s top galleries mount stunning exhibitions in which the skill is large but the format is small. Check out these miniature masterpieces from Evergreen Fine Art in Colorado.
It’s Not Caravaggio
Milan’s Brera Museum of Painting is currently at the center of a vexing debate surrounding the authenticity of a 400-year-old painting discovered in a French attic in 2014. Although the museum has stated it does not wish to take part in the debate, its display of the work might suggest otherwise.
A New Atelier
We here at Fine Art Connoisseur love seeing traditional ateliers achieve success and grow in popularity. Even better is the establishment of a new program, this time in the Bronx!
Remarkable Artist Earns Numerous Honors
Artist Jesse Lane of RJD Gallery has been adding a number of feathers to his cap during 2016. For collectors interested in a quickly ascending star in the art world, Lane is one surely to watch.
New Beginnings with William Oberst
Contemporary realist William Oberst will showcase several of his newest pictures this fall in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Take a glimpse of life and relationships through his unique artistic vision here.