MIAMI, FL (AP).- More art, artifacts and other items that once belonged to convicted swindler Bernard Madoff are being auctioned in South Florida. The auction is set for June 4 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The U.S. Marshals Service says the it…
Rhode Island Man Accused in $6M Con Says Witnesses Lied
By: Ian MacDougall, Associated Press
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP).- As his trial drew to a close, a former Rhode Island art dealer said Friday that witnesses lied to the jury in claiming he duped them in what prosecutors call a $6 million con. Rocco DeSimone …
Trial Begins for Rhode Island Art Dealer, Rocco DeSimone, Accused of $6 Million Con
PROVIDENCE, RI (AP).- A former art dealer earlier convicted of tax fraud duped investors out of $6 million and used the money to buy cars, antique Japanese swords and valuable works of art, a prosecutor said as the man’s trial began in federal court W…
Following Improved Results, ARCOmadrid 2011 Anticipates a Change of Trend
MADRID.- On February 20th 2011, the 30th ARCOmadrid closed its doors with a positive balance for gallerists, collectors, artists, professionals and general public. The optimism that has prevailed in this edition indicates a recovery of confidence in th…
21c Museum Hotel Plans New Property in Downtown Bentonville, Arkansas
BENTONVILLE,
ARK.- 21c Museum Hotels will build a new combination boutique hotel and
contemporary art museum in downtown Bentonville, announced Steve Wilson, Founder
and Chairman of 21c Museum Hotels. The new hotel is being developed by 21c …