LONDON
(REUTERS).- British auction houses fear that an EU levy on works of
art by
the likes of Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse, due to be introduced in
2012,
could undermine their position as world leaders in the field. The
British
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Philadelphia Museum of Art opens Major Exhibition "Cézanne & Beyond"
PHILADELPHIA, PA – In 1907, the French painter Paul Cézanne’s posthumous retrospective astonished younger artists, accelerating the experimentation of European modernism. Cézanne (1839-1906) became for Henri Matisse “a benevolent god of pain…
British Art Market Warns Against European Union Levy
LONDON (REUTERS).- British auction houses fear that an EU levy on works of art by the likes of Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse, due to be introduced in 2012, could undermine their position as world leaders in the field. The British government has a tem…
Manet Sets $33.1 Million Record, Auction Hits Target as Two-Week Marathon Begins
Sotheby’s sold an Edouard Manet self-portrait for 22.4 million pounds ($33.1 million) on Tuesday, a record for the artist but toward the lower end of pre-sale expectations of 20-30 million pounds. The painting, one of only two self-portraits by the art…
The Maeght Foundation: Jewel of the French Riviera
The French Riviera wasn’t always known as a getaway for the rich and famous. Under the glittery veneer is a subtle beauty that comes not only from the natural surroundings, but also the warmth and joie de vivre of the local residents.
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Collection of Radiant Masterpieces by Henri Matisse at Helly Nahmad Gallery
LONDON.-
Helly Nahmad Gallery presents a collection of
radiant masterpieces by Henri Matisse (1869–1954). Influenced by the
relaxed and
joyous atmosphere of the Côte d’azur, Henri was at his happiest and most
creative in this warm…
Collection of Radiant Masterpieces by Henri Matisse at Helly Nahmad Gallery
LONDON.- Helly Nahmad Gallery presents a collection of radiant masterpieces by Henri Matisse (1869–1954). Influenced by the relaxed and joyous atmosphere of the Côte d’azur, Henri was at his happiest and most creative in this warm, lightfill…