VIENNA.- The Hohenbuchau Collection is one of the largest and most diverse collections of northern European Baroque art to have been assembled anywhere in the world over the past few decades. While it is a truism that every private collection reflects …
Liechtenstein Museum Presents "Brueghel, Rubens, Jordaens ~ Masterpieces from the Hohenbuchau Collection"
Vienna.- From 27 May until 20 September, the Liechtenstein Museum presents “Brueghel, Rubens, Jordaens … Masterpieces of European Painting from the Hohenbuchau Collection”. The Hohenbuchau Collection is one of the largest and most diverse collectio…
Christie’s to Offer a Beautiful Rectangular-Cut Diamond Ring Owned by Gloria Swanson
PARIS.- Christie’s Jewels Department will offer a beautiful rectangular-cut diamond ring weighing 5.1 carats (estimate: €70,000-100,000) in Paris on May 23rd. This ring belonged to Gloria Swanson, the American actress, who was a superstar of …
The Calouste Gulbenkian Museum in Lisbon ~ Portugal’s Finest Museum of Classical Art
The Calouste Gulbenkian Museum in Lisbon (the “Gulbenkian”) owes its existence to one man. Calouste Gulbenkian revealed his passion for art at an early age, reflecting his upbringing in Cappadocia and Constantinople, both crossroads of civilizati…
Drawings and Photographs from the Collection of Designer Kasper at the Morgan Library
NEW YORK, NY.- The art collection assembled by American fashion designer Herbert Kasper—known simply as Kasper—is exceptional for its distinctive character and superb quality. The Morgan Library & Museum presents the collection to the public …
Treasures of Ancient Chinese Art Return to Public View at the Freer Gallery of Art
WASHINGTON, DC.- Ancient jades and bronzes widely considered to be among the greatest treasures of Chinese art returned to public view at the Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery of Art Nov. 20. More than 100 works have been reinstalled in two newly renova…