NEW YORK, NY.- For the first time, the two world-renowned Salvador Dalí experts Mr. Enrique Sabater y Bonany, Dalí’s personal secretary and confidente for over 12 years, and Mr. Beniamino Levi, president of the Stratton Foundation and The Dali U…
Former Driver to Elderly Poet Guilty of Stealing Artworks by Andy Warhol and Francis Picabia
NEW YORK (REUTERS).- A U.S. jury on Monday found a former driver of a wealthy elderly poet guilty of stealing artworks by Andy Warhol and Francis Picabia as well as millions of dollars from his former employer. James Biear, 50, was convicted on all 10…
Ten Visionary Artists Express Themselves Around the Iconic Hennessy V.S Bottle
NEW YORK, NY.- Music and art have always gone hand in hand, pushing creativity and collaboration. What’s one without the other? Hennessy V.S Blending of Art celebrates the two as one, in a collaborative project that aligns the visually arresting with t…
Beautiful Evidence: Christie’s in New York to Offer the Library of Edward Tufte
NEW YORK, NY.- On December 2, Christie’s is pleased to offer Beautiful Evidence: The Library of Edward Tufte, a superb sale comprised of nearly 200 rare books, including major works in the history of science, statistical graphics, 20th-century art…
Swiss-Based Gallery, Artvera’s Gallery, Helps Crack Artwork Forgery Ring in Germany
GENEVA.- The largest scandal involving an artwork forgery ring in Germany just broke and has made front-page news in German media for the past few weeks. Forgers belonging to the same family managed to sell over 20 forged artworks from the so-called &#…
Swiss-Based Gallery, Artvera’s Gallery, Helps Crack Artwork Forgery Ring in Germany
GENEVA.- The largest scandal involving an artwork forgery ring in Germany just broke and has made front-page news in German media for the past few weeks. Forgers belonging to the same family managed to sell over 20 forged artworks from the so-called &#…
Swiss-Based Gallery Helps Crack Forgery Ring in Germany
GENEVA.- The largest scandal involving an artwork forgery ring in Germany just broke and has made front-page news in German media for the past few weeks. Forgers belonging to the same family managed to sell over 20 forged artworks from the so-called &#…
Art Basel Miami Beach 2010 Announces Art Public: 9 Public Art Works in Miami Beach
MIAMI, FL.- Art Public, curated this year for the second time by Patrick Charpenel of Guadalajara, Mexico, features 9 projects by internationally renowned artists from seven countries. The projects will be installed in the outdoor public spaces of Miam…
Spectacular Tiffany, Frank Lloyd Wright Windows Lead Luxe Array of Fine Art at Morphy’s
DENVER, PA.- This year collectors of fine and decorative art won’t have to wait till Christmas to see their wish lists fulfilled. For the opening session of its Dec. 10-11, 2010 sale, Dan Morphy Auctions has brought together a superb selection of…
Spoils of Bernard Madoff’s Lavish Life on Auction Block at a Manhattan Hotel this Saturday
NEW YORK (AP).- Jailed financier Bernard Madoff led a lavish lifestyle until his downfall. The disgraced financier left homes filled with luxury goods — and everyday items like underwear, slippers and T-shirts, all monogrammed to fit his ego. Thou…