BERLIN.- Two paintings by Caravaggio can be found in German collections: the Gemäldegalerie’s ‘Amor Vincit Omnia’ (or ‘Amor Victorious’) and ‘Doubting Thomas’ in the Picture Gallery at Schloss Sanssouci. Both paintings were created for the marchese Vi…
The Most Important Depiction of Henry VIII’s "Lost" Palace to Be Offered at Christie’s
LONDON.- Christie’s announce that they will offer an exceptionally rare and beautiful depiction of the ‘lost’ palace of Nonsuch at the auction of Old Masters and 19th Century Art on 7 December 2010. Commissioned by King Henry VIII in ord…
The Most Important Depiction of Henry VIII’s "Lost" Palace to Be Offered at Christie’s
LONDON.- Christie’s announce that they will offer an exceptionally rare and beautiful depiction of the ‘lost’ palace of Nonsuch at the auction of Old Masters and 19th Century Art on 7 December 2010. Commissioned by King Henry VIII in ord…
Hunting Pictures Star as Bonhams Sporting Sale Moves to Edinburgh
LONDON.- A splendid depiction of the South Staffordshire Hunt at Longdon Green, Lichfield, by the renowned equine artist, Lionel Edwards, is the star lot in this year’s Sporting Sale in Edinburgh on 11 November. The painting was commissioned by the M…
Demi Moore to Sell Two 19th Century Paintings at Sotheby’s in New York City
NEW YORK (AP).- Demi Moore is selling two 19th century European paintings at auction, including a French work the actress says inspired her because of the artist’s depiction of strong women. William Bouguereau’s “Frere et Soeur,” an oil painting of a y…
Demi Moore to Sell Two 19th Century Paintings at Sotheby’s in New York City
NEW YORK (AP).- Demi Moore is selling two 19th century European paintings at auction, including a French work the actress says inspired her because of the artist’s depiction of strong women. William Bouguereau’s “Frere et Soeur,” an oil painting of a y…
Rare Nude Study by Czech Photographer Frantisek Drtikol to Sell at Bonhams
LONDON.- A rare and beautiful example of a Nude Study by the pioneering Czech photographer, Frantisek Drtikol, celebrated for his daring and radical depiction of the female form, is to be sold at Bonhams, New Bond Street, as part of its Photographs sal…
Rare Nude Study by Czech Photographer Frantisek Drtikol to Sell at Bonhams
LONDON.- A rare and beautiful example of a Nude Study by the pioneering Czech photographer, Frantisek Drtikol, celebrated for his daring and radical depiction of the female form, is to be sold at Bonhams, New Bond Street, as part of its Photographs sal…
Controversial Artwork won’t Be Returned to Display
LOVELAND, CO (AP).- A piece of artwork denounced as obscene by church members and allegedly ripped up by a Montana woman using a crowbar won’t be returned to display because of safety concerns, city officials said Thursday. “The incident yesterday was…
Woman Accused of Damaging Controversial Artwork in Colorado
LOVELAND, CO (AP).- A Montana woman accused of taking a crowbar to an art museum display that has spurred protests and been denounced as obscene was arrested Wednesday on a charge of criminal mischief. Kathleen Folden, 56, of Kalispell, Mont., was accu…